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Addie Kotsol (pictured) and Maria Pawelczyk had paid summer storytelling internships in the second cohort of SUNY Institute for Local News

Two students enjoy paid summer internships via SUNY Institute for Local News

September 9, 2026 5 minutes to read

SUNY Oswego journalism majors Addie Kotsol and Maria Pawelczyk had paid summer storytelling internships in the second cohort of SUNY Institute for Local News, which provides fresh energy and talent to keep the public informed.Kotsol interned at Capitol Region Region...

Mario Pietra holds a standup bass

Pietra Group opens Focus on Faculty season

September 4, 2026 2 minutes to read

SUNY Oswego’s Focus on Faculty series returns with music faculty member Mario Pietra’s jazz-fusion combo, The Pietra Group, performing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. In addition to being an assistant professor of music, Pietra...

“Magdalen” is a one-woman play written by Erin Layton inspired by the true stories of women and girls who labored in Ireland’s Magdalen Laundries during the mid-20th century

Award-winning solo performance ‘Magdalen’ launches ARTSwego series

September 2, 2026 2 minutes to read

The ARTSwego Performing Arts Series will begin its 2026-27 season with “Magdalen,” a layered one-woman play written and performed by Erin Layton at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. Inspired by the true stories of the...

Faye Elaine Best started school at SUNY Oswego at age 42, and continues to inspire and teach music at 83 years young.

From non-traditional student to fulfilled alumna, still teaching music at 83

July 2, 2026 4 minutes to read

At the age of 42, Faye Elaine Best made the decision to go to college at SUNY Oswego. With unwavering determination to push her forward, the 1989 graduate pursued a music degree in hopes to make her dreams come true.Now,...