Together, we can remove financial and institutional barriers to a Geneseo education, opening the door to endless opportunities for generations to come.
Nearly a decade ago, after years of notable success as an executive but finding himself distanced from his alma mater, David Klein '85 was drawn back into Geneseo's orbit. A fraternity brother who served on the Geneseo Foundation Board invited him back to campus for a...
Diane Wolcott '75, whose passion for teaching blossomed into a distinguished career in education, credits much of her success to SUNY Geneseo. Wolcott earned degrees in BS Ed, MS Ed., and reading from Geneseo, which equipped her for diverse roles from classroom...
Joanna Santos-Smith ’14, MS ’15 and Miguel Baique ’14 have a lot in common. They both hail from the Richmond Hill section of Queens, N.Y., attended SUNY Geneseo through the Access Opportunity Program (AOP), earned doctoral degrees from the University of Rochester, and...
During a mathematics class he took during his freshman year at Geneseo, Tim Richter ’67 noticed a young woman seated in the front row who always had her hand raised and seemed to know all the answers. “I always shook my head, thinking ‘That person knows all the...
If there's one thing that people remember about the late Joseph Czop '75 it is that he had a tremendous work ethic. "No matter what, when working at the jobs he had, he was probably the last one there every day because he wanted to make sure all his t's were crossed...
When he was 20 years old, Frank Csapo left Hungary in search of his American dream. Today, he’s helped more than 180 Geneseo students find theirs.
If you ask associate professor emeritus James Somerville why he and his wife, Arleen, have endowed scholarships at SUNY Geneseo, he will likely quote a line from the musical film "Hello Dolly." "Money is like manure," said James Somerville. "It's not worth a thing...
The ethos of a Geneseo experience is deeply rooted in a supportive community and long-lasting relationships. Hannah Visca ’17 knows this well. She is a beneficiary of a first-rate education and the generous support of—at least initially—total strangers. Visca, a...
Because the library is a key player in students’ success, we’re working on renovations to the Milne building. Phase Two of construction began in late 2022, and we’re on track to have Milne Library open during the 2024-25 academic year.
Rev. Jim Swarts ’71 landed on the Geneseo campus after six years in the U.S. Navy. He graduated as a much different person. “I would not have become who I am today had it not been for my experience at Geneseo. I became a person much more willing to give than receive.”...
John Merchant ’70, who earned Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education and biology from SUNY Geneseo, is recognized by the College as one of our most generous donors. In addition to annual gifts and creating an endowed scholarship in 2008, John recently...
Sharon Bonk ‘65, who earned bachelor’s Sharon Bonk from 1965 in library science and elementary education at SUNY Geneseo, has more than 40 years of experience in the many facets of librarianship, including managing libraries and book collections for researchers and...
An endowed scholarship for SUNY Geneseo music students has been established by Betty Leyerle, the sister of William “Will” or “Bill” D. Leyerle, retired lecturer in the department of music, who passed away on June 27, 2020. A gift of $100,000 was made by Betty to...
The success of our students is directly impacted by the donor support we’ve received. With ongoing funding, we’re able to continue making a lasting difference by providing access and opportunities for students and strengthening outcomes.