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Finding Purpose in the Unexpected: The Story of Sejin Kim, a Business Management Alumnus “A dream is not a job title, it is a vision of who you want to become.” On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, SUNY Korea held the SUNY Korea Distinguished Seminar, hosting Sejin Kim, a SUNY Korea Business Management alumnus. Having pursued various paths such as paralympic swimmer, Asia’s first game accessibility specialist, and adaptive fashion model, Sejin Kim shared his story of growing up in a world which seemed determined to keep him down. Sejin Kim’s presentation was split into 5 main segments, labelled as the primary visions/dreams of his life in chronological order. From simply wanting to be able to walk, to pushing beyond his physical limits to reach the qualifiers in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and his post-Olympic dream to simply live ordinarily through the lowest moments of his life, Sejin continued to dream in order to live a life he could be proud of. Sejin Kim’s story is an odyssey of unbreakable resilience, moving onwards no matter how many times he wanted to simply give up and disappear. To live is to create your own purpose. You will reach heights beyond your imagination, and you will fall to depths that seem impossible to climb out of. But to live is to find reasons to continue onwards. Written by Student Reporter, Danwoo (Dan) Kim danwoo.kim@stonybrook.edu
2026.11.02 Hits 564
SUNY Korea Fall 2025 Commencement: Celebrating Achievement and Excellence SUNY Korea held its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on December 12th at the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) Auditorium, bringing together graduates, families, faculty, and guests from Stony Brook University to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025. The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Amos Omondi, Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs, and opened with a congratulatory address by President Arthur Lee, who recognized the dedication, resilience, and academic accomplishments of the graduating students. This year’s commencement honored over 81 graduates, including approximately 30 students from SUNY Korea and others completing their studies at the Stony Brook University main campus. The graduating class included undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral candidates, including a Ph.D. graduate in Mechanical Engineering. The Valedictorian Award was presented to Joonhyeong Kim, a Mechanical Engineering student, in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. The ceremony also featured the announcement of outstanding honors – cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude – with recipients from departments across Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Technology Systems and Management. The Commencement Ceremony concluded with the conferral of graduation diplomas, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. SUNY Korea proudly celebrates the Class of 2025 and looks forward to their future achievements as history makers shaping the world ahead. Written by Student Reporter, Onyinyechi Achi (onyinyechi.achi@stonybrook.edu)
2025.12.17 Hits 16376
[Student Reporter] Alumni Career Talk Sparks Inspiration at SUNY Korea On April 12, 2025, SUNY Korea hosted the Spring Alumni Career Talk and welcomed back its alumni to share their professional journeys and insights with the current students. The event featured graduates from various majors – including Computer Science and Technology and Society from Stony Brook University, Korea, and Fashion Business Management from Fashion Institute of Technology, Korea. The session provided a platform for alumni to reflect on their academic experiences, career paths, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Among the presenters was Hawon Park, Computer Science graduate, a researcher who spoke about his days at SUNY Korea, his internships with V-ethos and Zero Class, and how those opportunities helped shape his career. Jinsil Lee, Fashion Business Management graduate, shared her story as the CEO of Weekendglow. After leaving a Korean university at a young age to gain work experience, she spent years in the retail industry as an employee and store manager. At the age of 26, she decided to pursue higher education in the U.S., ultimately enrolling in the FIT program at SUNY Korea. She highlighted that learning has no age limit, and credited her time at FIT for helping her find business partners. During each session, all the alumni mentioned a common theme: make the most of your university life. They advised students to explore their interests, seek out internships, and utilize resources like the Career Development Center. They stressed that what students learn in college often plays a vital role in shaping their professional and personal identities, particularly when preparing resumes, interviews, and future career decisions. The Spring 2025 Alumni Career Talk served as a bridge to connect SUNY Korea alumni and current students. Through candid stories and advice, the alumni were able to inspire the current students to reflect on their future goals. Written by Student Reporter, Sehyun Cho (Sehyun.Cho@stonybrook.edu)
2025.04.17 Hits 20956