Awards + honors

Oswego physics professor Carolina Ilie was one of 15 scholars selected as Sigma Xi Fellows, a prestigious honor for continued contribution to the international honor society and the field of scientific research.

Ongoing work on how corporations use individuals’ personal data in exploitative ways has earned communication studies professor Ulises Mejias a prestigious post as a Fulbright Specialist to work on this topic with educators and audiences across the globe.

Three faculty members earned campus awards recognizing outstanding achievements in scholarly and creative activities.

SUNY Oswego continues to be ranked in the top 10 among public colleges in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Top Regional Universities in the North, according to the publication released on Sept. 13, 2021.

The college’s Imagine 2021 professional development series that connected current students with alumni and resources for success recently racked up four awards recognizing the innovative nature and collaborative spirit of the program.

Health promotion and wellness faculty member Jessica Harris earned this year’s President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition, Kenneth Nichols -- a visiting instructor and Writing Fellow in English and creative writing -- earned the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

Alexis Pinero-Benson, the college's director of student conduct, recently received a prestigious national honor, the Individual Award of Excellence from the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

Described as an “invaluable asset” to SUNY Oswego, Sherri Devercelly of facility services has earned the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.

Three dedicated SUNY Oswego staff members -- for whom a year of adaptation has enhanced their previous years of service -- have earned the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. The 2021 award winners are Jennifer Broderick, creative director of alumni and development communications; Angie Brown, director of student health services; and Kate Wolfe-Lyga, director of the Counseling Services Center.

Biological sciences faculty member Karen Sime is among 35 higher education professionals in the country selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) prestigious Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).