Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary C. Toale (far left), President Denise A. Battles (far right), and Geneseo's 2024–25 Presidential Scholars (SUNY Geneseo/Matt Burkhartt)
Ten SUNY Geneseo students will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2024–25 academic year. The students are top-achieving seniors who exemplify the college’s institutional values and assist the provost and president in promoting academic excellence on campus.
To receive the honor, students must demonstrate a commitment to Geneseo’s values, including:
- A commitment to learning, as evidenced by a record of academic achievement through curriculum and participation in impactful academic work, such as overseas studies, independent study or research, conference presentations, publications, or significant artistic or creative projects.
- A commitment to belonging, as evidenced by advocacy for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through curricular and co-curricular service or other activities.
- A commitment to at least one of the college values of creativity, civic engagement, and sustainability, as evidenced by a record of intellectual curiosity and personal growth, active participation as a member of campus or wider communities, or work to advance principles of ecological, social, and economic stewardship.
This year’s cohort represents seven majors, five minors, one microcredential, and numerous disciplines.
Madison Forcier is a neuroscience major with a human development minor.
Makayla French is a biology major with a minor in human development.
Jenna Garvey is a psychology major with a minor in human development.
Sarah Gill is a dual major in psychology and sociomedical sciences.
Gaetan Jean Louis is a dual major in sociology and Spanish with a minor in French.
Nia Jones is an English literature major with a minor in sociology.
Abigail Miller is a biology major with a double minor in sustainability studies and sociology and a microcredential in science communication.
Rachel Ntor is a psychology major with a minor in the Edgar Fellows Honors Program.
Alexis Ochs is a biology major with a minor in human development.
Victoria Stucchi is a sociomedical sciences major.
Learn more about Presidential Scholars