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SUNY Oswego student Cheyenne Sinchico was recently selected by the SUNY system to receive a Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.

Oswego student earns EOP award for excellence

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SUNY Oswego student Cheyenne Sinchico was recently selected to receive a Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.
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Mamta Saxena, an associate professor of human development at SUNY Oswego, earned the Best Overall Presenter award for her virtual presentation with the the 9th World Conference on Women's Studies

Faculty member’s presentation earns top award at international conference

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Mamta Saxena, an associate professor of human development at SUNY Oswego, earned the Best Overall Presenter award for her virtual presentation of “Juggling Chaos: Gender Issues in Navigating Demands, Family Routines and Stress During the Pandemic” at the 9th World...
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Damien Nguyen receives congratulations for his EOP award

Oswego student earns statewide EOP honor

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Damien Nguyen, a senior double majoring in human development and criminal justice, recently earned the statewide Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for outstanding student excellence. This award recognizes Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who overcome obstacles to go above and...
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Mamta Saxena of SUNY Oswego’s human development faculty earned an award from National Council on Family Relations

Human development professor earns innovation award

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Mamta Saxena of SUNY Oswego’s human development faculty has earned an award from National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for an outstanding combination of teaching, advising and scholarship.
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SUNY Oswego human development faculty member Rebecca Burch recently earned the campus President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity

Rebecca Burch earns President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity

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SUNY Oswego human development faculty member Rebecca Burch recently earned the campus President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity for impactful research and overwhelming contributions toward the next generation of researchers.
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Yadira “Yadi” Aranda Burgos and Helena Buttons were selected to receive the Oswego Alumni Association's 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards.

Two earn Outstanding Senior Award for campus contributions

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Yadira “Yadi” Aranda Burgos and Helena Buttons were selected to receive the Oswego Alumni Association's 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards.
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Professor Zachary Gold and Executive Director Kathryn Watson on the first floor of the Children's Museum in front of the water table

Oswego professor partners with museum to research STEM learning in children with disabilities

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Assistant professor Zachary Gold to research STEM learning in children with disabilities' in partnership with the Children's Museum of Oswego with funding provided by the Shineman Endowed fund.
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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.

Nychelle Thomas

Quest presentation to look at pets' impact on mental health

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An unbreakable bond between one furry feline and SUNY Oswego senior Hannah Hertik inspired Hertik’s study, “Pets and Mental Health: An exploration of perceived social support,” which she will present at Quest.
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Senior human development major Coralys Diaz came to Oswego as undecided, but found her path through the help of caring mentors. She pays it forward by helping students feel welcome at Oswego, working in the Admissions Office and interning in the college's Educational Opportunity Program, among many other activities.

Coralys Diaz

Jayvana Perez and Yadi Aranda Burgos won the Eugenio Hostos Scholarship

Two students win Eugenio Maria de Hostos Scholarships

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The Latino Student Union is proud to announce that Jayvana Perez and Yadi Aranda Burgos are this year's recipients for the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Scholarship.
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Ajaneé Fryar (pictured) and Laura Piekunka are among 100 honorees statewide for the new Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

SUNY Oswego graduates earn Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowships

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Two SUNY Oswego graduates from the Class of 2020 -- Ajaneé Fryar and Laura Piekunka -- are among 100 honorees statewide for the new Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships for the State of New York.
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Notes From Home: Interview with a professor -- Becky Burch

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Becky Burch of the human development department talks about what she (and her dogs) do to keep students engaged and supported -- and often entertained -- in her classes.
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Becky Burch conducted research on physical dimensions of superheroes

Researchers find worldwide audience for study on superhero proportions

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The superhero-related work of researchers from SUNY Oswego and Binghamton University picked up international coverage -- with a plot twist.
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Choral singer, instrumentalist, actor, resident assistant and now a Laker Leader captain for new-student orientation, senior human development major Doug Woolever speaks about his enthusiasm for making personal connections with students, his time management strategy and his love for SUNY Oswego.

Doug Woolever

SUNY Oswego class members meeting with families in India

Class finds happiness, resilience during outreach in India

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A group of SUNY Oswego students came to understand India as a land of hope after traveling for two weeks during the college's winter break to learn from people living in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India.
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New behavioral forensics certificate to boost careers in law enforcement, mental health

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The state has approved a new online graduate certificate program at SUNY Oswego in behavioral forensics, a multidisciplinary field that relates human behavior—from violence to bizarre conduct—to the criminal justice system.
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Human development professor and student discussing program

High Needs 2015 SUNY grants fuel development of health and human services programs

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The college has earned three SUNY High Needs grants totaling $197,000 to expand programs in human development, health services administration, and biomedical and health informatics.The SUNY-wide Office of Academic Affairs and the Provost approved proposals for:* Expansion and extension of...
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