SUNY Oneonta

The Arc Otsego

😮🔍 With summertime construction in full swing, we've come to expect dust, drywall and detours. We weren't expecting a message from 50 years ago!!! A time capsule from the 1970s was found on campus on Wednesday! See what was inside at the link below:

This is home ❤️📍⬇️

Hard work pays off! 📚 Congrats to the more than 1,250 students who earned Dean's List and the nearly 300 students who were named to the Provost's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Give a shoutout ⤵️ and see the full lists below:

❤️🧑‍🏫 Was there a certain class or professor at SUNY Oneonta that/who changed the trajectory of your life? Sparked a new passion, opened your eyes to a new point of view, or connected you to a future career? Tell us about it! ⬇️

Please join us in congratulating Springbrook CEO Patricia E. Kennedy on receiving an honorary Degree of Humane Letters from SUNY Oneonta during the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony for the School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies. 🙌

The honor recognizes her decades of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to creating inclusive opportunities and strengthening communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

During her commencement address, Kennedy encouraged graduates to embrace their individuality, lead with purpose, and create meaningful impact in their communities.

“The world doesn’t need another copy; it needs you,” Kennedy shared with the Class of 2026. 💙

👉Read the full story and highlights from her inspiring commencement speech at the link below: https://springbrookny.org/patricia-e-kennedy-receives-honorary-doctorate/

One Community. Infinity Possibility.

📸 Photo credit to SUNY Oneonta.

"I remember stressing over what to bring to college. My high school friend and roommate loaded all our stuff in his old car, and after a few wrong turns we made it to Oneonta not knowing what would lie ahead.

Looking back, maybe it wasn’t really that important what I brought to Oneonta because Oneonta gave me much more important things than stuff.

I gained lifelong friends that shared my values. I gained a different perspective ... I gained a great education ... I gained professors who took an interest in me and gave me valuable advice. And best of all, I met Linda, and we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary next month."

— Patrick McCann '75, who was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Commencement in recognition of his exceptional service to SUNY Oneonta and outstanding leadership in the environmental, engineering and construction industries

More details about tomorrow's free sale: ⬇️

THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped over the last few days to transport thousands of items from SUNY Oneonta to the ReUse Center for SUNY Move Out. Over 20 non-profits shopped today, and we open to the public tomorrow at 9AM!

A few notes:
1. There is no parking at the Otsego ReUse Centers 23 Duane Street location tomorrow morning, and limited accessible parking. You may utilize parking at our 119 West Broadway location, or street parking (PLEASE be kind to our neighbors, drive slow, and do not block driveways. Carpool if you can!)
2. Please bring your own bags/carts/wagons for shopping
3. We will direct you to all items that are available for free. We do not control how quickly items move, so please be considerate in understanding that what you are looking for may not be available

See you tomorrow!