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President Genco in the News

Read what the university community and Western New York are saying about President Genco's appointment as UB's 16th president. 

President Genco and students sit at a conference table talking.

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UB Friends & Partners Show their Support
“The State University of New York at Buffalo stands as one of SUNY’s premier research and academic institutions, and I am proud to welcome Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as its next president. Dr. Genco has built a career as an academic and research leader who strives to provide opportunities for students and faculty.”
8/10/26

John B. King Jr.
SUNY Chancellor

“Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco stood out in an outstanding group of candidates — a pool that included academicians at the heights of their careers. Our search committee was particularly impressed by Dr. Genco’s prioritization of student and faculty success, her unwavering commitment to integrity and her vision for UB’s bright future."
8/10/26

Jerry Jacobs Jr.
Chairman, UB Council

“Buffalo has long been a powerhouse for research and innovation, from New York's first cell and gene therapy hub at Roswell Park to Empire AI, and Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco brings the knowledge, vision and deep Buffalo roots needed to lead UB into its next great chapter.”
8/10/26

Kathy Hochul
NYS Governor

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as the next president of the State University of New York at Buffalo. We look forward to working with Dr. Genco to build on the university’s legacy as a driver of academic excellence and innovative research within the SUNY System.”
8/10/26

SUNY Board of Trustees

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President Genco tours UB's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.

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