SUNY Geneseo formally installed Melinda D. Treadwell, PhD, as its 14th president on October 23, bringing students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners together to celebrate the future of New York’s Public Honors College.
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President Denise Battles reflects on student and college milestones and the moments that have made her 10 years at Geneseo special. Video by Mat Johnson Related Stories
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Video by Mat Johnson SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles takes us on a tour of the American Rock Salt Company LLC salt mine, which is located just five miles from campus. Joe Bucci ’67 launched the mine by gathering local funding and support after a conglomerate decided to close the salt mine that had employed
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President Denise A. Battles and Michael Mills introduce us to their family member, Vejo, and the light he brings into their lives. Related Stories
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Geneseo strives to educate globally aware citizens and foster a sense of civic responsibility here and abroad. By Denise A. Battles The phrase “It takes a village …” comes from a now well-known African proverb, but its meaning has morphed into an acknowledgment of the collective responsibility we all share for addressing humanity’s issues. At
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Geneseo is motivating and mobilizing others to address the challenges that face our country and our world. By President Denise A. Battles Simply put, Geneseo is going through one of the most tumultuous times the College has faced in its nearly 150 years of existence. Thoughtful leadership of our beloved institution, however, does not rest
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A lifetime of inquiry builds our knowledge and inspires us to serve others. By President Denise A. Battles I am writing this message in early June, as the nation and world continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and are engaged in a crucial conversation about systemic racism and the need for change. By the time
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Geneseo’s liberal education prepares students to simplify complex problems. By President Denise A. Battles “Aaah, the good ol’ days!” While that expression harkens back to a supposedly less complicated time, it’s largely an illusion. Our society has always presented us with complex problems — and throughout Geneseo’s history, the College has striven to provide a liberal education
Geneseo’s vision of integrative learning transforms lives. By President Denise A. Battles Among the most rewarding aspects of my presidency is the opportunity to see how Geneseo transforms lives. As I wonder at our students’ achievements, I find myself anticipating what their promising futures may hold. There is an enduring power that comes from a
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