Binghamton University faculty and staff have been recognized for their professional excellence and dedication to their work by the SUNY chancellor, the University, and the University’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.

The SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors that are conferred to acknowledge consistently superior achievement and to encourage the continuous pursuit of excellence. Awards are presented annually in six categories to faculty, staff, and librarians who advance SUNY’s commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, intellectual vibrancy, and serving the public good.

Binghamton University additionally recognizes the outstanding work of its employees through awards for academic achievement, international education, community engagement, teaching, and service to the greater Binghamton community.

“I send my most heartfelt congratulations to the members of the Binghamton University community who were recognized with these impressive awards,” said President Anne D’Alleva. “One of the University’s biggest strengths is the culture that exists among its employees. This year’s award recipients are being recognized for their individual talents, skills, and accomplishments. I know that they also play important roles as leaders, mentors, and friends to their colleagues.”  

“These awards are a tremendous celebration of the research, scholarship, and service of Binghamton University employees,” said Provost Donald Hall. “Our faculty and staff are leaders and innovators who shape their academic fields and make a difference on our campus and in our community each and every day. Their system-wide recognition through SUNY – or the campus awards that acknowledge their contributions – reflects the commitment to excellence made by these deserving award recipients.”

Recipients will be honored at a dinner during the fall semester.

SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

• Jeremy Blackburn, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Computing
• Elisa Camiscioli, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, History Department
• Olivia Holmes, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, English Department
• Changhong Ke, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Department

Excellence in Teaching

• Seokheun (Sean) Choi, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
• Meg Leja, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, History Department
• Jonathan Schmitkons, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Earth Sciences Department
• Melissa Simonik, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Engineering Design Division
• Cihan Uzmanoglu, School of Management

Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

• Lanora Duell, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology Department

Excellence in Faculty Service

• Koenraad Gieskes, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Engineering Design Division
• Vladimir Nikulin, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
• Kathleen Sterling, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Anthropology Department

Excellence in Professional Service

• Joshua DeMarree, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Biological Sciences Department
• Mikala Ferry, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Division of Advising and Academic Excellence
• John Hartrick, Division of Athletics
• Brianna King Richetti, College of Community and Public Affairs, Public Administration and Policy Department
• Nicholas Martin, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Q Center
• Matthew Rossie, New York State University Police at Binghamton
• Marnie Wrighter, Anderson Center for the Performing Arts

Excellence in Classified Service

• Susan Holden, College of Community and Public Affairs
• Tammy Leighton, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
• Staci Sage, New York State University Police at Binghamton

Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

• Claire Luchette, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, English Department

Binghamton University awards

Lois B. DeFleur Faculty Prize for Academic Achievement

• Jessica Fridrich, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Electrical and Computing Engineering Department

University Award for Excellence in International Education

• Lorena Aguilar, Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls

President’s Award for Staff Excellence in Community Engagement

• Courtney Ignarri, Graduate School

Binghamton University Council/Foundation Awards

• Erin Hornbeck, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
• Meghana Jain, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

Provost’s Awards

Excellence in Interprofessional Education

• Thomas Foley, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Public Health Division

Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring

• Sha Jin, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Biomedical Engineering Department

Faculty Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship

• Kerry Whigham, College of Community and Public Affairs, Public Administration and Policy Department

Faculty Excellence in Community-Engaged Teaching

• Naorah Rimkunas, College of Community and Public Affairs, Community Schools Program