The individuality of each person on our campus is integral to the character of the college. We embrace the notion that our differences give us opportunities for deeper understanding of one another and greater wisdom as a people. This commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community is central to the college's mission.
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
SUNY Oneonta is a two-time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Read more about the National Diversity Award.
Fast Facts
Full-time faculty with terminal degrees: 86%
SUNY Oneonta hosts numerous multicultural events. This webpage provides an up to date list of upcoming events in the sidebar on the right side of the page. Some of our recurring annual events include the following:
August:
Multicultural Club Expo
September:
Fall Fest
Center for Multicultural Experiences BBQ
September/October:
Latinx Heritage Month and Kickoff
Common Read Mills Distinguished Lecture
October:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SUNY PRIDE Conference
November:
Native American Heritage Month
Dia de Los Muertos
December:
SUNY Diversity Conference
Study Day Programming
January:
MLK Day Celebration
February:
Black History Month
Student Diversity Leadership Conference
March:
Women's History Month
SUNY/CUNY Model Senate & Somos El Futuro Conference
Global Movement Festival
April:
Pride Month & Lavender Graduation
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Kente Graduation
Study Day Programming
If you are interested in adding additional events not listed here, please reach out to OEI.