Buffalo's Katelyn James and Webster's Colin Thompson Receive Prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Katelyn James from Buffalo, NY, and Colin Thompson from Webster, NY, received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. They were among 193 students from the State University of New York (SUNY) to be honored by Chancellor John B. King, Jr. James is a business administration major with a minor in logistics and supply chain management. She has held various roles at Alfred State, such as tutor, admissions ambassador, and president of Alpha Bet Chi sorority. She also developed programs for first-generation students and led the International Women’s Week celebration.

James' work extends to her community. Her sorority supports St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and she is a member of her local fire auxiliary. She also serves as a treasurer for a non-profit that helps young individuals with disabilities. Her academic and service efforts reflect the spirit of the Chancellor’s Award.

Thompson is a 4.0 architecture major with minors in construction management and business. He has won first place in the 2022 and 2023 design-build team in the Associated Schools of Construction Region I Student Competition. Thompson has also led community-based initiatives and contributed to projects like a community visualization concept for Wellsville.

Thompson's thesis architecture project, “Subverting Oppression: Covert Education Networks Amidst Totalitarian Regimes”, focuses on community-oriented design. The project aims to restore educational opportunities for women in Afghanistan, reflecting his commitment to meaningful design.

Chancellor King expressed his pride in celebrating the achievements of the nearly 200 CASE awardees. He highlighted the diverse backgrounds and inspiring stories of the recipients. The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, established in 1997, continues to honor students who excel academically and in their communities.

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