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President Peter O. Nwosu at a podium, smiling

September 27, 2024 | 1 p.m.

Presidential Inauguration

Welcome to the historic inauguration of Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D., the 11th president of SUNY Oswego! 

September 27, 2024 | 1 p.m. 
Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall
Marano Campus Center

Inauguration On Youtube

President Peter O. Nwosu standing in front of a window, overlooking the lagoon on the SUNY Oswego campus

Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D. 

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 degrees and credentials from the university from 20,000 to 40,000 by the year 2040.

President's Biography

SUNY Oswego graduates at Commencement ceremony

Student Scholarship Support

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. 

Transforming Lives Scholarships

Share Your Thoughts and Best Wishes 

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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News

President Peter O. Nwosu at the December 2023 Commencement

SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu’s historic inauguration slated Sept. 27

SUNY Oswego’s Peter Nwosu on leadership: Keep learning, collaborate, embrace innovation

President Peter O. Nwosu at the December 2023 Commencement

Transforming Lives Scholarships support students, celebrate new President

Contact

Email questions to [email protected].

Persons with disabilities seeking accommodations should call 315-312-3358 in advance.

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