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Class of 2026: Order your cap & gown by April 5

Are you planning on walking the stage in May? All graduates MUST order their regalia by 4/5 to ensure delivery by Commencement! 

Class of 2026: RSVP for Commencement by April 10

April 10th is the deadline to sign up to participate in your Commencement ceremony! Learn about next steps and other important Commencement deadlines. 
Actor Bill Fichtner speaks at a podium at the Brockport Alumni Gala

Acting on Big Dreams

Alum William Fichtner’s love of acting began during an improv class at Brockport and led to a career in Hollywood, including roles in The Dark Knight, Armageddon, and Prison Break.

Ellsworth in the FINALS of Mascot Madness

Let’s get that trophy home! Ellsworth battles Red from SUNY Oneonta in the finals of Mascot Madness: Tuesday, March 31 (12 pm) through Thursday, April 2 (3 pm). Learn how you can help get our favorite Golden Eagle the W. 

Harnessing Power: From Youth Voice to Collective Action

Room: 220 - Led by Teen Empowerment youth organizers, this interactive session introduces participants to a youth-led organizing model that centers those most impacted by injustice and equips young people to create lasting community change. Participants will examine the difference between service and systemic change, learn how personal experiences connect to structural conditions, and practice tools used by Teen Empowerment to move from individual concern to collective action.
Ellsworth with resume

Minimum Wage Updates for Student Employment

Effective December 19, 2024, the minimum wage for current student employees (work-study and temporary service) will increase from $15 to $15.50 per hour. Please review this important information regarding wage increases and timesheets.
Alicia Gazda

Why Visit Rochester?

Meet Alicia (Fultz) Gazda ’10, the convention sales manager for Visit Rochester who celebrated five years with the agency on November 7, 2022.

Get to Know an Addictions & Behavioral Health Alum

Q & A with Tiana D’Aries about her coursework at Brockport, internship at Strong Recovery, and her future plans.

Summer 2026 Registration Now Open

Registration for Summer 2026 is now open!
Alanna Pellicane writing equations on a clear board.

Proof is in the Pattern

Mathematics student’s summer research led to development of new theorems.

Alternative Breaks Student Leadership Model: Benefits & Challenges

Room: 119 - Join us for a panel featuring student leaders from SUNY Brockport, RIT, and Nazareth University as they share what it’s like to participate in and lead Alternative Break (AB) experiences at their campuses. Panelists will discuss the benefits and challenges of the AB student leadership model, how short‑term service shapes their understanding of today’s social issues, and why they recommend these meaningful opportunities to others. Come learn how your peers are using AB to develop their skills, navigate real‑world challenges, and inspire collaborative community impact! 

Leadership Storytelling: Communicating Who You Are & What You Believe

Room : B116 - Storytelling is an effective tool used by leaders to advocate, teach, inspire, and communicate values. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the variety of contexts in which leaders can use stories, highlight the characteristics of stories that make them “stick,” and begin the process of developing their own leadership story.