Office of the President - v2

University leadership is committed to fostering active and engaged communities of faculty, staff, and students to ensure that SUNY Oswego remains at the forefront of higher education while maintaining an inclusive and vibrant learning and living environment.

Meet the President

Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D. began his tenure as the 11th President of State University of New York at Oswego in August 2023.

President's Biography

"We are the stewards of the promise made 162 years ago: to provide access to quality higher education that will transform ordinary lives, ignite extraordinary possibilities, enrich the civic and cultural life of our community, and advance our region’s economy."

President's Welcome Message

- Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D.

Vision 4040

SUNY Oswego envisions doubling the annual number of graduates by 2040 to meet the needs of the Central New York region. Vision 4040 establishes a pathway for SUNY Oswego to stabilize degree attainment of 4,000 awards per year – or 40,000 per decade – by the year 2040.

State of the University Address

President Peter O. Nwosu announced his Vision 4040 during his inaugural State of the University address on Sept. 28, 2023. Vision 4040 positions SUNY Oswego to offer the promise of higher education and its benefits to increasing numbers of students. This initiative has the potential to bring greater opportunity to the residents of Central New York and beyond, as well as foster deeper ties to the University.

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