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Hartwick College Names Laurel Bongiorno as 13th President

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ONEONTA—The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced last month that it has selected Laurel Bongiorno, PhD, vice president for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick, as the college’s 13th president. She will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026.

“President-elect Bongiorno is an exceptional leader whose integrity and deep understanding of the Hartwick experience make her uniquely qualified to guide the college into its next chapter,” said Kathy Fallon, chair of the Hartwick College Board of Trustees. “She has been instrumental in strengthening our academic programs, enhancing student success and advancing the innovative Life Balance College model that defines Hartwick’s future. The board is confident that under her leadership, Hartwick will continue to thrive.”

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