SUNY Delhi

Two outstanding SUNY Delhi students have received the prestigious 2020 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Paige Keith and Arielle Moheimani were among an elite group of students to be recognized with the award honoring State University of New York (SUNY) students who have best demonstrated their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service, or creative and performing arts. "Paige Keith and Arielle Moheimani have shown exceptional dedication to scholarship, service, and leadership," said SUNY Delhi President Michael R. Laliberte. "They have pursued excellence in all their endeavors and are well-deserving of this recognition. I am proud of their accomplishments and confident in their abilities to be successful in their chosen careers." Paige Keith is a veterinary science technology major from Elmore, VT. A standout student, Keith has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her studies in one of the most rigorous programs at SUNY Delhi. Keith leads her peers through mentoring and tutoring. With a passion for large animals, she works at the college farm and is involved with Equine Club, educating the community on animal health. Keith earned an internship at Cornell University working on two research projects. Arielle Moheimani is a mechatronics major from Homer, NY. Moheimani is graduating a semester early from the demanding mechatronics program with a 3.8 GPA. With plans to attend medical school, she is a disciplined student, peer tutor, and a role model for females in non-traditional careers. Moheimani has excelled as a student-athlete and team captain in cross country and track and field, achieving a NAC championship last year. She also finds the time to volunteer for various efforts on campus and in the community.

Over 40 SUNY Delhi student-athletes were selected for academic excellence as part of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Fall All-Academic Team. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacting or cancelling competitive seasons, the 12-member conference boasted a record total of 770 academic recipients. While the NAC traditionally recognizes fall sports for its fall academic list, the league included all sponsored sports that conducted practice or competitive seasons during the fall semester in the wake of these challenging times. The conference academic list recognizes all student-athletes who participated in fall practice/competition and possess a cumulative GPA above a 3.5.

Event management major Jessica Martinez '20 has been named among a select group of students from across New York State to receive the Norman R. McConney Award for EOP Student Excellence. Recognizing students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who have overcome significant obstacles in life to achieve their educational and personal goals, the award was presented by SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras in a virtual ceremony on December 14, 2020. Since 1967, EOP has provided access, academic support, and financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Jessica Martinez, the only child of Mexican immigrants living in Middle Village in Queens, NY, was expected to study close to home after high school. But Martinez was determined to expand her horizons and decided to pursue her interest in a hospitality career by enrolling in a bachelor's program in event management at SUNY Delhi, a few hours outside of the city. With extra financial assistance and a family-like support system, EOP helped Martinez through some of the challenges she faced along her college journey. "Like any college student, I struggled with adjusting," she recalls. "Having the ability to talk through issues with my EOP counselors put me back on the right path. There are no words to express how much they have done for me. You always learn from struggles, and I wouldn't be here today without those experiences." While Martinez was a quiet student in high school, she found herself becoming more active and outspoken on the college campus. She became the vice president, treasurer, and public relations chair for her sorority, Mu Iota Upsilon Sorority, Inc (MIU). She held jobs on campus as the front desk receptionist for the Resnick Library and a peer mentor for other EOP students. She also participated in volunteer efforts such as Relay for Life, and last spring she received the SUNY EOP Academic Achievement Award. "Pushing myself to become active has helped me discover who I really am," she says. "I'm more confident in myself than I've ever been." After the initial resistance to send their daughter away to college, Martinez says her parents are proud of what she has accomplished so far. She is the first college graduate on her mother's side of the family. Martinez wants to continue to be a positive role model for others in her extended family, especially her younger cousins who look up to her. Martinez's plans after graduating this December include gaining work experience and growing her network in the corporate event planning industry. "My 10-year plan is to open a tequila company and a bar with my friend. It's not going to be easy, and my parents think I'm insane, but I like a good challenge."

The SUNY Delhi Athletics Department recently recognized 39 student-athletes who made the grade to become Broncos Scholar Athletes. SUNY Delhi Director of Athletics Bob Backus introduced the distinguished student-athletes at halftime of the women's basketball team's home game versus Norwich on Monday, Feb. 17. SUNY Delhi President Dr. Michael R. Laliberte and numerous faculty members who serve as academic team liaisons were in attendance to honor these students. In order to be a SUNY Delhi Scholar Athlete, students must possess a 3.50 or greater overall grade point average through at least one semester during their competitive athletic season. Many of the scholar athletes have or will receive all-academic honors from their NCAA conferences and the USCAA. SUNY Delhi is proud to announce that eight of the college's 17 athletics programs have cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or greater. Read the full list of names on the Delhi Broncos website.

Nineteen students received a "Best in Show" award for their entries into the Fall 2019 Student Research & Creative Achievement Day. At the end of each semester SUNY Delhi celebrates the research and creative activity from students and faculty. The Fall 2019 exhibits included posters and presentations from students enrolled in courses in Statistics, Art, Architecture, Science, History, Mechatronics, Literature, and Veterinary Sciences, as well as students from the Honors Program. The Best in Show winners were Maranda Klinger, Carly Yezzo, Michael Zerniak, Carl Kernochan, Christine Briggs, Jennifer Gast, Michelle Milano, Jailene Ortiz, Aileen Zuniga, Anya Diones, Ken Gray Jr., Summer Phillip, Tristian Wellman, Connor Tucker, Timothy Joyce, Antonio Russo, Ayasha Michie, Tatyana Hinton, and Kendra Davis Professor of Biology Jack Tessier helped to organize the show and says that research projects are important experiences for students because they give a glimpse of what professionals in the discipline do, require critical and high-level thinking, and provide a chance to practice presentation skills.

SUNY Delhi mechatronics major Rose Suarez was one of 42 students from across New York State to receive the 2019 Norman R. McConney Award for EOP Student Excellence. Recognizing students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who have overcome significant obstacles in life to achieve their educational and personal goals, the award was presented in October 2019 by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson at a ceremony in New York City.

Twenty-eight students received a "Best in Show" award for their entries into the Student Research & Creative Achievement days this year. At the end of each semester, SUNY Delhi celebrates the research and creative activity from students and faculty. The 2018-2019 academic year saw over 150 entries for the two shows. The winners were as follows: Fall 2018: Art: Melissa Lanner Psychology: Jamez Midget Sciences: Charlie Clark Women's Studies: Meghan Brigham Statistics: Alex Brown, Pat Byrne, Akin Acar, and Jaren Logan Spring 2019: Humanities: Ray Terry, Yeseria Zhingri, Kaymar Thomas, and Jeron Osei Literature: Alasia Robertson, Karina Almodovar, Tariq King, and T. Richardson Psychology: Natalie Herling Criminal Justice: Perla Gomez Honors: Heather Denonn Anthropology: Aliyah McLean and Michael Williams Architecture: Japheth Chambers Statistics: Ariba Techeria, Jahdei Rodriquez Reid, Brian Nam, and Amanda Lefras Biology: Gabrielle Hawkins-Corrian and Niaisia Torres Professor of Biology Jack Tessier helped to organize the shows and says that research projects are important experiences for students because they give a glimpse of what professionals in the discipline do, require critical and high-level thinking, and provide a chance to practice presentation skills.

SUNY Delhi won first place at the Residential Construction Management Competition held by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in conjunction with the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL in January.

Two outstanding SUNY Delhi students have received the prestigious 2019 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award honors State University of New York (SUNY) students who have best demonstrated their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service, or creative and performing arts. Elise McIntyre, an Architectural Design and Building major from Red Creek, NY and Wilmington, NC, and Ryan Ali, an Information Technology Management major from Queens, NY, were among an elite group of students to be recognized by SUNY on April 24 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

Two students were recognized as "Students of the Year" at SUNY Delhi's 2015 December Commencement.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

SUNY Delhi students have been named 2015 recipients of the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. They are among an elite group of students who were honored by the State University of New York on April 2 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Two students were recognized as "Students of the Year" at SUNY Delhi's 2014 December commencement.

The following students have been recognized as members of the International Food Service Executives Association at SUNY Delhi.

The following students have been named staffers in the student-operated restaurant Signatures located on the SUNY Delhi campus.

The following local residents have earned awards at SUNY Delhi's Annual Student Life Leadership Award Ceremony, and were among students, faculty and staff who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to improving campus life:

The following local residents have received awards from the SUNY Delhi Alumni Association during Alumni Weekend 2013, May 31-June 2:

The following local residents have earned awards at SUNY Delhi's 13th Annual Student Life Leadership Award Ceremony, and were among 35 students, faculty and staff who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to improving campus life:

SUNY Delhi graduates were recognized as "Students of the Year" at the college's 95th Annual Commencement Those who were recognized included:

The following local residents have earned awards at SUNY Delhi's 12th Annual Student Life Leadership Award Ceremony, and were among 27 students, faculty and staff who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to improving campus life: