While balancing a full-time teaching career and parenting, Maiya White ’26 earned her human development degree through SUNY Oswego at Syracuse. Her experience inspired a passion for supporting children and families beyond the classroom while demonstrating the impact of flexible and affordable pathways to higher education.
Kimberly Cicero ’25 returned to school as a single mother to pursue her passion for criminal justice, finding renewed confidence and purpose through SUNY Oswego’s flexible online program and supportive advising. Her journey demonstrates that with determination and the right support, it’s never too late to redefine your future and chase big dreams.
U.S. Army veteran and studio art major Robert Davenport ’27 has transformed his post-military life through creativity, perseverance, and higher education at SUNY Oswego. His journey reflects how resilience and self-discovery can flourish at any stage in life, proving it’s never too late to follow one’s passions and redefine personal success.
For human development major Nychelle Thomas, an ongoing desire to support children’s well-being, dovetailing with SUNY Oswego’s academic quality and convenient Syracuse campus, is a winning formula that meshes with full-time work at Upstate Pediatrics and a busy family life.
