President Macpherson speaking to news reporters.

Office of the President

President Heidi Macpherson, the first female president in the university’s history, leads our effort to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

President Macpherson speaks with reporters at a news conference announcing the creation of the Fannie Barrier Williams Scholars program.

President Macpherson speaking to students.

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Have a burning question about SUNY Brockport but just don’t know who to ask? Here’s your chance.

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Campus Updates

President Macpherson publishes regular newsletters for the Brockport community. Check out the latest.

Presidential Newsletters

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Building A Better Brockport

SUNY Brockport’s strategic plan is the university’s roadmap to the future. It outlines four lofty goals and how we aim to achieve them. The ambitious plan was first launched in 2017 and was updated in 2022. Follow our progress in SUNY Brockport’s 2024-2025 Annual Report.

Our Mission

SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation.

Our Vision

Building meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

Our Values

Excellence • Community • Inclusion
Transformation • Engagement

The Brockport Promise

SUNY Brockport promises to engage our students each day in cultivating their capacity for intellectual, physical, and creative accomplishment.

I myself have been blessed with mentors who have seen in me more than I saw in myself, and who have urged me and indeed pushed me to find that person. They have taught me by example to reach out to others and to look for talent to nurture — because surely that is our highest calling and the best way we have to give back to our community.

President Macpherson in her 2016 Inaugural Address

Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Macpherson established the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award to recognize how outstanding teaching enriches lives. Students can nominate one of their instructors for this prestigious award.