Two SUNY Delhi Students Receive Chancellor's Award for Excellence

(05/05/2025) — Two high-achieving SUNY Delhi students, Albert Osterman and Julia Rios, were among 193 elite students from SUNY college campuses across the state to receive the 2025 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor for academic excellence and leadership given to a SUNY student.

"Congratulations to this year's CASE awardees who have distinguished themselves amongst their peers through their work ethic, determination, and commitment to their fields of study," SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. said at the award ceremony held in Albany, NY, last week.

Albert Osterman of Hastings on Hudson, NY, is graduating with a bachelor's degree in sustainability. He is known on campus as a respected student leader with the ability to energize and inspire fellow students with his thoughtfulness and determination. Besides excelling in his studies, he serves the campus through leadership roles in the Student Senate, the Residence Hall Association, his fraternity, and several committees and student clubs. Osterman was also elected AG & Tech College Sector Representative on the SUNY Student Assembly Executive Board. He has received several honors and awards for his many contributions on campus. After graduation, Osterman will continue his studies at New York University to pursue a master's degree in international relations with the goal of working in government.

Julia Rios of Somers, NY, is a powerhouse student leader with an impressive record of accomplishments from academic excellence in the applied communication bachelor's program to student government, community service, advocacy, and peer mentoring. Always willing to serve and volunteer her time, Rios has collaborated with fellow students and college leadership on wide-ranging initiatives to improve student success and make a positive mark on campus. She is the Student Senate President and a member of the College Council, among other roles, and is widely respected for her commitment and compassion. After graduating from SUNY Delhi, she will pursue a master's degree in Public Administration at the University at Albany and plans to have a career in higher education.

"It has been a true privilege to work closely with both Albert and Julia during their time at SUNY Delhi and to watch them grow into the exceptional leaders they are today," said SUNY Delhi President Mary Bonderoff. "They have embraced every opportunity to contribute, lead, and uplift our campus community. I'm incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see the impact they will undoubtedly make in the world beyond graduation."