Call for Nominations—2027 Honorary Doctorate Degree

As we prepare for commencement in just a few short weeks, we are reminded of FSC's distinct opportunity to honor an exceptional individual with an honorary doctorate from the State University of New York.

Honorary degrees recognize excellence in the fields of the degrees authorized at SUNY campuses, as well as in business, philanthropy, public affairs, and public service. Nominees should be both relevant and appropriate to FSC and have a connection to the SUNY mission. Please keep in mind that current SUNY faculty and administrative staff, individuals who have already received a SUNY honorary degree, and current holders or candidates of New York elective public office are not eligible for an honorary degree.

Given the timeline and procedures outlined by SUNY, and to ensure that the campus community has adequate time to consider and submit a nomination, we are reaching out to invite your nominations for a 2027 Honorary Doctorate Degree recipient via this online survey.

In addition to myself and Co-chair Lukas Miedreich, the committee that will review the nominations, make recommendations to the president, and ultimately to SUNY includes:

Tracy Callender
Michael Fraina
Mimi Johnson
Ken Lee
Michelle Miranda

Please provide your nominations by June 15, 2026. On behalf of the committee, I thank you in advance for your consideration and thoughtful responses. 
 
Chris Maio
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Honorary Doctorate Committee Co-chair