SUNY Korea successfully hosted its first-ever Alumni Gathering on Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together approximately 60 alumni and faculty members for an evening of reconnection, networking, and celebration. Held during the 2026 Spring Festival, the gathering gave alumni the opportunity to experience the vibrant campus atmosphere once again while reconnecting with the SUNY Korea community. The event created a warm homecoming atmosphere as alumni returned to campus to re
Leeroy Makusha and Gibson Bonaventure Katuma, both graduates of SUNY Korea’s Stony Brook University Mechanical Engineering program, are now pursuing their Ph.D. degrees at Texas Tech University’s Dynamics of Controls (DOC) Lab. Coming from Zimbabwe and Tanzania respectively, both alumni embody SUNY Korea’s spirit of global citizenship and academic excellence. Please introduce yourself. Leeroy: My name is Leeroy Makusha, and I’m from Zimbabwe. I am currently a Ph
As Miss Universe Korea 2024, Ariel Han’s journey started at SUNY Korea FIT, where she studied Fashion Business Management before heading to New York to continue her education. Her time at FIT gave her a deep dive into the fashion industry—starting behind the scenes and now owning the spotlight on the runway. Can you introduce yourself? Hi. I am Ariel Han, Miss Universe Korea 2024. I pursued an AAS degree in Fashion Business Management at SUNY Korea FIT in Spring
Charis Asante-Agyei, one of the first graduates of SUNY Korea and our very first alumnus to become a university professor, now teaches at Lewis & Clark College. During his years at SUNY Korea, Charis distinguished himself not only through academic excellence but also by his commitment to service, including a memorable “Africa Mission 2016” community service trip to Burkina Faso, where he organized a science camp for children. Read the second part of his History Maker
Yena Kwon, a Spring 2022 graduate of SUNY Korea's FIT program, has recently secured an exciting position as a Digital Marketing & Media Trainee at Christian Dior Couture, LVMH group in New York City. In this interview, Yena shares her inspiring journey—from studying at one of the top fashion schools to landing her dream role at one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Can you introduce yourself? Hi! My name is Yena Kwon, and I am a recent graduate o