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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 1d

Award-winning author Toni Jensen visited campus yesterday to discuss the themes central to her book, “Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land” (our 2025 Common Read book) and deliver the 2025 Mills Distinguished Lecture to an audience of ~500 people. Learn more: suny.oneonta.edu/news/author-...

University president stands onstage, behind a podium displaying "SUNY Oneonta, Grow Thrive Live" and the cover of the book "Carry"

Author Toni Jensen reads an essay onstage, behind a podium displaying the words "SUNY Oneonta"

SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 2d

Students in our new ACE (Advancing Completion through Engagement) program are learning that #connections matter. At a recent speed-networking event, they met local leaders, alumni & mentors who shared career advice and insight! @sunyofficial.bsky.social

Learn more: suny.oneonta.edu/news/ace-stu...

Students network with community leaders inside Hunt Union ballroom

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 5d

Toni Jensen will deliver the Mills Distinguished Lecture on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., in the Hunt Union Ballroom! Don't miss it!

Jensen is the author of this year’s Common Read, “Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land,” a memoir-in-essays that was named a New York Times Editors' Choice.

The image shows a photo of the author and the cover of the book, called "Carry." Text overlay says "Toni Jensen: 2025 Mills Distinguished Lecture October 6, 7 pm, Hunt Union Ballroom"

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 6d

Our first production of the year, "The Firebugs" 🔥🧯 opens tonight at the Hamblin Theater (inside the Fine Arts Building),
presented by the Theatre Department and Mask & Hammer Theatre Club. Oct. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. suny.oneonta.edu/theatre/seas...

@sunyofficial.bsky.social

A female firefighter holds an ax ominously and smiles in the background. In the foreground, a woman wearing a fire department helmet screams and looks afraid

A woman wearing all black stares into the distance and removes a fire department helmet

A small stage is lit up with red light, and seven or so people strike a pose in near-darkness

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 7d

🏯✈️🇯🇵 International Admissions Counselor Rob Klueg just returned from a whirlwind trip to Korea, Japan & Vietnam, where he enjoyed meeting and connecting with prospective students, sampling sushi, sight-seeing and spreading the Red Dragon spirit! Here we go, O!
#SUNYOneonta @sunyofficial.bsky.social

A man poses and holds a red "Oneonta" pennant in a Japanese garden

A man poses for a photo, seated at an informational table with Oneonta gear and marketing materials. In the background, outside of a window, is beautiful Japanese scenery and rolling hills

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SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 12d

Here’s our mixtape, to you💌

So many of our SUNY alums have worked on all these amazing songs!

Wanna join the SUNY squad? Come to our college fairs on:
💙 Monday, September 29th in NYC
💙 Monday, October 6th in Syracuse

Register here: suny.edu/fairs

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 15d

How we feel about making Forbes' AND U.S. News and World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" lists (for being a top regional university and producing successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt)! Learn more: suny.oneonta.edu/news/univers...

Students and mascot celebrate outside while standing between two pillars, with text overlay "2026 Best Colleges"

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SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · Jul 11

Gaining real world experience while uplifting communities? How very SUNY.

@sunychancellor.bsky.social announced the inaugural class of students reporting from 15 media outlets across the state this summer with the Institute for Local News at SUNY.

Inaugural Journalism Internship Program for Students Launched

SUNY announced the inaugural class from the Institute for Local News at SUNY, including 20 students across the state who are spending their summer reporting from 15 media outlets.

www.suny.edu

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SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 21d

On this Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,
@sunychancellor.bsky.social announced the second cohort of the Empire State Service Corps, which consists of nearly 500 students across 43 SUNY campuses, who will dedicate at least 300 hours this year to community service.

www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

SUNY Celebrates Second Cohort of Empire State Service Corps

Nearly 500 students from 43 SUNY campuses will be participating in the 2025-26 cohort of Empire State Service Corps fellows. Students participating in the program commit to dedicating at least 300...

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · 28d

🩺 SUNY Oneonta students got a behind-the-scenes look at #healthcare careers on a field trip to Bassett Healthcare Network on Monday! From per diem jobs and shadowing to scholarships, students explored what’s possible and heard from a panel of alumni who work at Bassett. @sunyofficial.bsky.social

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Sep 3

Dr. Sheena Mason's Academic Convocation address underscored the importance of community, belonging and learning from one another. We were proud to have a version of her speech appear in the Guest Commentary section of The Daily Star last weekend. Check it out: www.thedailystar.com/opinion/colu...

A newspaper page with the headline "Commentary" and "The Daily Star Weekend" shows a photo of a crowd of clapping students, wearing red. Beneath the photo, a Guest Commentary titled "Higher Education is a Public Good," guest commentary by Sheena Mason, is pictured.

SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Sep 2

Casino Night, Late Night Skate, CampFest AND seeing a Sal Vulcano show? Just another activity-filled weekend at SUNY Oneonta. 😄🎲

SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 28

Oneonta is one of SafeWise's “10 Safest Cities in New York for 2025”! Our City of the Hills came in at No. 4, beaten only by Rye, Carmel & Bedford, and followed by Hyde Park, East Fishkill, Scarsdale, Yorktown, Saugerties & Ogden.

Learn more: safewise.com/blog/safest-... @sunyofficial.bsky.social

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Kaedan O'Brien, Ph.D. @deadbovids.bsky.social · Aug 25

First day of classes at @suny.oneonta.edu! This semester I'm teaching Intro to Biological Anthropology, Ancient Environments, and Race, Genetics, and Variation

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 26

“Your greatest power is showing up—fully, intentionally, and ready to engage," Dr. Cardelle told the Class of '29. "Every time you walk into class curious, step into a club meeting open to new friendships, or have a conversation, you’re using your superpower." ➡️ suny.oneonta.edu/news/class-2...

Class of 2029 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins

SUNY Oneonta welcomed the Class of 2029 with move-in, convocation, and Pass Through the Pillars, marking the start of the 2025–26 academic year.

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 22

The #Classof2029 is all moved in ❤️ Welcome, home!

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s probably no surprise that back-to-school season is my favorite time of year—so it was a pleasure to help new students and their families move in at @suny.oneonta.edu yesterday as they prepare to start college.

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 14

Apply today!

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · Aug 13

The application for the 2025–26 Empire State Service Corps program year is OPEN — and we're looking for SUNY students who are ready to make a difference in their communities.
✔ Follow your passions
✔ Build skills
✔ Make friends
✔ Serve where you’re needed most

www.suny.edu/student-life...

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 13

🔭🧪🔬 Twenty inspiring SUNY Oneonta students are getting firsthand experience in their fields of study this summer through our Summer Research Fellowship Program, studying topics ranging from local lake water quality to paleoanthropology! Learn all about it: suny.oneonta.edu/news/summer-...

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Aug 7

Hues of home 🎨 Can't wait for campus to come alive again in about 13 days! 😁😁😁

SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Jul 31

💼 It’s #NationalInternDay! More than 100 SUNY Oneonta students are gaining hands-on work experience this summer, interning with companies like IBM, Newsday, Motorola, Atlantic Records and more. Shoutout to our amazing interns learning by doing! 🙌

#Internship #SUNYOneonta @sunyofficial.bsky.social

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Jul 30

🎉 Great news! 🎉 SUNY Oneonta has been named to Money’s “Best Colleges in America 2025” list, which showcases "the country’s top values, based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more." Learn more about the annual ranking: money.com/best-colleges/

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SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · Jul 25

3....2....1.... Take off!🚀

Two @suny.oneonta.edu physics students launched their first NASA rocket ship after a week at the RockOn! workshop. This immersive program allows students and faculty to collaborate on scientific instruments, attach them to a rocket, and send it to outer space! (1/2)

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SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Jul 23

🚀 OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🎇 SUNY Oneonta physics students Ethan Biles & Jack Millen launched their research (literally!) at NASA’s RockOn! program this summer. They built instruments, prepped for weeks, and watched their rocket soar. Full story: suny.oneonta.edu/news/physics... @sunyofficial.bsky.social

SUNY Oneonta @suny.oneonta.edu · Jul 16

Sweet, sweet summertime 🌞

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