The following students have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence by SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson. Each of the students was nominated by professional staff members or college faculty for outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the campus community.
Major: Biology
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Madeline Frank’s stellar GPA has consistently landed her on the Provost’s List and earned her membership in three national honor societies. As a basketball player, Maddy was a Third Team All-SUNYAC conference player and made the SUNYAC All-Academic Team and the SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. She also was named SUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year for women’s basketball. She is tireless in her pursuit to become a physician assistant and has racked up more than 450 service hours volunteering at area hospitals and serving as an EMT.
"I am going to definitely miss the people. I love the friends I've made here, the mentors I've met, and the cold cheese pizza. There are so many things I'm going to miss, but the people are at the center of it."
Major: Mass Communications
Hometown: Greenport, NY
Rosario Rodriguez is an exceptionally driven student whose outstanding grades have consistently earned her a spot on the Dean’s and/or Provost’s lists. She is deeply involved in coordinating events and fundraisers for two national honor societies and her multicultural sorority, Mu Sigma Upsilon, Sorority Incorporated. Rosario is passionate about serving others, volunteering her time as a peer mentor and host to prospective students. With several impressive internships under her belt, Rosario hopes to go into the film industry.
"Oneonta does a really great job at looking out for their students, really valuing their students time and passion. I believe Oneonta does a wonderful job of getting to know their students and really making a step to get them to where they need to be."
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: Saugerties, NY
James Bethel is a four-time NCAA All-American, has represented SUNY Oneonta at several NCAA conventions, and has twice been named SUNY Oneonta Male Athlete of the Year. He is a member of three national honor societies, serves as president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and has performed hundreds of community service hours. James’ research on the prevalence of motion sickness among student athletes while traveling has been accepted for a national presentation this May.
"I love this school. I've formed relationships with the faculty and staff, not only the athletic department but also the academic and student support departments. Having all these people around me at all times that are here for me in my growth as a student athlete and a young professional, is going to be hard to start over with or find again at another institution in the way that I've had it here. It's going to be a wonderful experience to look back on none the less."
Major: Child & Family Studies
Hometown: Penfield, NY
Karly Schuhart’s excellent GPA earned her a consistent spot on the Dean’s/Provost’s list, won her two scholarships and gained her entrance into a national honor society. She excelled in multiple leadership positions, including resident adviser, teaching assistant and peer facilitator. Karly’s continual fundraising and volunteering have benefited multiple schools and organizations in her hometown and in Oneonta. After graduating, she was hired as a Registered Behavioral Therapist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
"My professors all have their own niche, so its nice to be able to see different perspectives. They have a lot of years in the field that we just don't have yet, so its nice to see what they've done in their careers, especially if they have changed their path. It makes me feel better about not being positive about what I want to do."
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