Binghamton University declares Anne D’Alleva as eighth president

Anne D’Alleva was chosen as the subsequent president of Binghamton University in a vote by the State University of New York Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. D’Alleva, at the moment the provost and govt vice chairman for educational affairs on the University of Connecticut, is scheduled to start her duties on Nov. 1, 2025.

“I am deeply honored to accept the position of president of Binghamton University and to join the distinguished SUNY system,” D’Alleva mentioned. “Binghamton has a remarkable tradition of academic excellence, research innovation and community engagement, and I am inspired by the dedication of its faculty, staff and students. I look forward to working collaboratively with campus and community partners to build research strength, expand opportunities for students, enhance alumni involvement and advance the University’s impact in New York, the nation and the world.”

D’Alleva is an achieved educational chief who has centered on advancing pupil success and has engaged in multidisciplinary and collaborative efforts to broaden UConn’s work in AI and quantum applied sciences, companion with the state’s tribal nations, and broaden educational choices on the college’s 4 regional campuses. D’Alleva has led UConn’s educational enterprise, together with strategic planning, budgetary administration, school improvement and curriculum innovation throughout the college’s 14 colleges and faculties. She leads transformative initiatives that assist pupil success, school excellence and institutional influence.

“My time at UConn has been profoundly rewarding, and I will carry forward the values of excellence, collaboration, inclusion and service that have shaped my leadership,” D’Alleva mentioned. “My sincerest thanks to Chancellor John King, to Chairman Merryl Tisch and all members of the SUNY Board of Trustees, to Chair Kathryn Madigan and all members of the Binghamton University Council, and to the Binghamton University Presidential Search Committee for placing their trust in me. Together, we will write the next exciting chapter in Binghamton’s story, rooted in excellence and a bold vision of the future. It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant and ambitious university.”

The first lady to function provost in UConn’s historical past, D’Alleva had beforehand served as dean of the School of Fine Arts since 2015 and first joined the UConn school as a joint appointment to Art History and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies in 1999. She obtained her B.A. in Art History from Harvard University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from Columbia University with a graduate certificates in feminist idea.

The Binghamton University Council guided the work of the 21-member Presidential Search Committee comprised of school, college students, alumni, the Binghamton University Foundation, presidents from different SUNY establishments and a non-voting liaison from the SUNY Chancellor’s Office. The committee used suggestions from the University neighborhood because it evaluated candidates and despatched its suggestions to Chancellor King and the Board of Trustees.

“We are thrilled to welcome our new Binghamton University President, Dr. Anne D’Alleva,” mentioned Kathryn Grant Madigan, chair of the University Council and Presidential Search Committee. “Her deep experience, vision, energy and warmth will enable her to build on the foundational successes of Harvey Stenger to new levels of academic excellence and prominence.”

“I want to offer my heartiest congratulations to Anne D’Alleva on being selected as Binghamton University’s next president,” mentioned President Harvey Stenger. “She brings with her a reputation as a multidisciplinary collaborator in research and scholarship, a leader in expanding and enhancing Connecticut’s facilities, and an administrator who has developed innovative solutions to support student success. I wish Anne the best in her time as Binghamton president, and I look forward to many future successes for the University, its people and the local community.”

Holistic pupil success has been considered one of D’Alleva’s priorities at Connecticut. She established a vice provost for pupil success to boost this work and reorganized cultural facilities and workplaces such because the Dean of Students, the Center for Students with Disabilities and Student Activities to higher join these initiatives with lecturers. Additionally, D’Alleva established a partnership with a meals share program to ascertain meals pantries on all seven UConn campuses.

“We are honored to welcome President Anne D’Alleva to the Binghamton University community,” mentioned Faculty Senate Co-Chairs Julien Panetier and Laura Hawkes. “This transition is both a moment of continuity and an invitation to new possibilities. Together we share responsibility for advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and shaping future leaders. We look forward to working in partnership as we embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

During her time because the dean of the School of Fine Arts, D’Alleva led a five-fold enhance in analysis funding and based the Krenicki Arts and Engineering Institute, which strives to supply courses in areas akin to leisure engineering and industrial design and permits for brand spanking new pathways of creativity and breakthroughs in analysis and scholarship. Additionally, she created a analysis cluster in arts and human rights and established a School of Fine Arts Advisory Board and a Recent Alumni Council to higher join school and college students with graduates.

“On behalf of the University Foundation Board, I would like to thank the University Council as well as the students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who participated in the search process,” mentioned Foundation Board Chair Stuart Koenig. In addition, your complete Foundation Board welcomes and appears ahead to working with our new president to proceed to raise Binghamton University to even larger heights.”

Prior to her arrival at UConn, D’Alleva accomplished postdoctoral fellowships at Australian National University and thru the Getty Foundation. She obtained extra analysis funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the College Art Association. Her books Fundamentals of Art History (third ed., 2021) and Methods and Theories of Art History (third ed., 2021) have been printed in a number of languages worldwide.

“This marks an exciting new chapter for Binghamton as we welcome a president whose vision, energy and dedication stood out throughout the search,” mentioned University Council Student Representative Irene Cui. “We are eager to see the inspiration and momentum their leadership will bring as we move forward.”

D’Alleva has been actively engaged with organizations together with the American Association of Colleges and Universities, the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, the National Association of College and University Business Offices, the College Art Association of America and applications akin to educational management improvement by means of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Additional assist for D’Alleva

“Under the leadership of President Stenger, the University has emerged as one of America’s top public ivies. I am really looking forward to working with Binghamton’s new President to build on this success. We are all excited about what the future will bring.” – New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

“I want to thank President Harvey Stenger for his years of dedicated and visionary leadership at Binghamton University. His commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement has left a lasting legacy on the institution and our region. As we welcome the incoming President, I extend my full support and confidence in their ability to continue building on this strong foundation, advancing the progress and expanding the positive community and state impact of Binghamton University for generations to come.” – New York State Senator Lea Webb

“This announcement couldn’t have come at a more fitting time. The University is already abuzz with excitement as students move onto campus and classes get underway, and the announcement of our new president carries with it that same start-of-the-school-year energy: one marked by optimism, enthusiasm and the promise of new possibilities. Like a student embarking on a new and exciting journey, Binghamton University is excited to start a new chapter in our storied history, and we’re confident that Anne D’Alleva can lead us in the right direction – ensuring that students have what they need to succeed in an ever-changing world, advocating for our faculty, and elevating Binghamton’s status as a premier research institution across the globe. Throughout the search process, Anne has demonstrated the qualities and skills that the leader of a unique university like Binghamton demands. We are excited to welcome them to campus and lead us toward further growth and success for our students, faculty, staff, community and beyond.” – Professional Staff Senate Chair Andre L. Mathis ’09, MPA ’12