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Office of the President

SUNY Niagara’s Eighth President

Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes

On June 4, 2024, the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the appointment of Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes as the eighth president of SUNY Niagara. His appointment followed a national search.

Holmes previously was the president of De Anza College in Cupertino, Calif., where he served for four years. Before joining De Anza, Holmes was vice president of student services at Monroe Community College. In addition to serving at that role, Holmes also served as Monroe’s chief diversity officer for two years.

Key Initiatives

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Crisis Response
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Middle States
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Strategic Plan
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Contact

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