News Archive

Introducing Brockport’s 8th President

Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris comes to SUNY Brockport from Montclair State University, where she serves as Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life.

SERC Fitness Center Invests $165,000 in Equipment Upgrades

The SERC now features 35 new pieces of state-of-the-art equipment, creating more opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to stay active.

From the Classroom to the Courtroom

Alum and current law student reflects on how his time at SUNY Brockport prepared him to pursue a career as a prosecutor. 

Club Baseball Wins NCBA World Series

SUNY Brockport’s club baseball team won the 2026 National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) Division II World Series becoming the first team from New York to ever earn the title.

Reducing Falls in Nursing Homes

Nursing major’s research led to the development of a color-coded fall-risk framework aimed at improving safety through staffing in nursing homes.

Recovery in Rhythm

Dance and public health double major interns at the YMCA, leading dance classes for cancer survivors.

The Winners of Brockport’s “Shark Tank”

Meet the three winners of our annual Pettis Business Idea Competition, where students are challenged to pitch innovative business ideas and showcase their entrepreneurial thinking.

An Education That Inspires Generations

As a first-gen college graduate pursuing her Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdD), Karina Pleitez is building on her own educational journey to inspire future generations while making a greater impact on the students she serves today.

Pursuing Purpose in Healthcare

For Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) alum Cassandra McCormack ’26, Brockport’s flexible online program made it possible to further her education while balancing the demands of work and family.

Finding Her Place in Education

While pursuing her master’s degree in English Adolescence Education at SUNY Brockport, Angela Purtell ’21/’24 gained the skills and confidence to launch a successful teaching career.

Inspired by Recovery, Driven by Research

Called to Athletic Training from personal experience, Kaitlyn Bjelko ’26 embraces research and hands-on opportunities that open up a variety of career paths.

The Path to Principal

School Building Leader/School District Leader graduate Randall Yu ’22 transformed his experience as a teacher into a path toward leadership, using the skills gained through Brockport’s program to support students and families as a principal.

Hooked on Conservation

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Ecology graduate Kyle Morton ’22 used hands-on research at Brockport to launch a career in conservation, studying lake sturgeon and protecting native species across the Great Lakes region.

Confidence Beyond Comfort Zones

By pushing herself to explore the many aspects of her field while in our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, Kimberly Flynn ’22 unlocked a new career trajectory.

An MPA Path to Municipal Leadership

Master of Public Administration graduate, John Sullivan ’21/’23, envisioned a career close to home, but an internship in Westchester County, NY, led him to settle there and build a career in municipal leadership.

From Research to Recognition

Master of Arts in History student Fiona Stockdale ’24 shares how award-winning research, meaningful faculty mentorship, and her Brockport experience shaped her path toward a PhD in History.

“Brockport fit my needs perfectly.”

Master of Social Work graduate Anthony (Tony) Tepedino ’24 used his graduate education to transition into a career as a Clinical Therapist, gaining the experience needed to support future clients through life’s challenges.

A Calling for Higher Education

Higher Education Administration graduate Madi Hiddie ’22 turned her passion for supporting students into a career at Brockport, where she serves as an Experiential Learning Program Coordinator.

A Veteran Educator Discovers New Ways to Design Learning

Lifelong learning led Andy Mihans ’27 to pursue a Master of Science in Instructional Design, discovering new strategies to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners while reigniting his passion for education. 

A New Approach to STI Prevention & Care

DNP student created a behavioral screening tool to identify men at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and connect them with treatment.