Peter O. Nwosu is the 11th President of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, founded in 1861. A passionate advocate for access to high-quality education for our nation’s increasingly diverse student body and a strong believer in the power of collaboration and shared governance, he announced a bold and inspiring vision for the university on September 28, 2023, to increase upward mobility and support regional economic development. Titled Vision 4040: Expanding SUNY Oswego’s Promise, the plan aspires for a more educated region, leverages SUNY Oswego’s strengths and opportunities in Central New York, and commits to doubling the number of credentials from the university from 20,000 to 40,000 by the year 2040.
SUNY Oswego is delighted to host a series of community events and celebrations, culminating in the inauguration of Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D. as our 11th President on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 1 pm. This is an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect on our history, envision our future, meet our new leader, and have fun. We look forward to having you join us!
The Third Annual Founder’s Weekend offers the Laker community the opportunity to celebrate the arrival of Dr. Peter O. Nwosu as the 11th president of SUNY Oswego, the 201st birthday of university founder, Edward Austin Sheldon, and much more!
The 2024 Dr. Lewis B. O'Donnell Media Summit, will especially benefit students looking to make networking connections in the movie, television, marketing, public relations, or other media and communications industry.
A group of alumni representing more than 50 years of SUNY Oswego history has begun planning for the sixth reunion celebrating alumni of color. Save the date for Return to Oz VI on Sept. 27-29, 2024, in conjunction with Founder’s Weekend in Oswego.
To mark the historic inauguration of SUNY Oswego's 11th president, Peter O. Nwosu, the university community seeks to raise support for student scholarships and make a SUNY Oswego education accessible to more students.
With your help, we can remove financial barriers and enable more students to transform their lives through higher education. Together, we can achieve President Nwosu's Vision 4040 of expanding access to a SUNY Oswego education, and in doing so, supporting the economic growth of the region.
Please help us welcome our new president by making a gift to show your support for current and future Lakers.
We invite you to share your thoughts and best wishes with President Nwosu. You can leave a message, share a memory, or offer your congratulations via the link below. Your contribution will add a meaningful touch to the celebration.
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