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Student News

Corey Carter ’25 honored with SUNY’s Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence

Computer Science major (first row, third from left) recognized for outstanding leadership and collegiate success

Save the dates: Commencement 2025 is May 16-18

Graduating seniors & families: Click here for all you need to know about this momentous occasion

Development/Foundation

Orange & Blue Day of Giving is March 27

Every dollar counts! Help support student success with annual day of giving

Save the Date: April 22, the Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Damali Peterman

Author and conflict resolution expert will deliver a timely talk on “How to be Who You Are to Get What You Want”

English Graduate Symposium is April 3

Renowned novelist, poet and literary critic Ben Lerner will speak at annual event, which showcases original creative work & critical essays from English graduate students

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More news from around campus

Without Limits: Scholar Joy James will lead timely conversation and Q&A March 26

James will share insights from new book “Confronting Counterinsurgency: Cop Cities and Democracy’s Terrors”

Longtime friend of New Paltz Ward Mintz honored with Museum Association of New York Award of Distinction

Mintz will be honored for his distinguished career in the arts and his extensive involvement with organizations including The Dorsky Museum

New Paltz research team tackles Hudson Valley housing market data

School of Business addressed bias in market reports since the 2007-08 recession

Ryan Kraus ’26 (Visual Arts)’s efforts to keep print photography alive

3/12/25, Times Union
Kraus’ passion for photography led him to found his own photo-based newspaper New Paltz Photo Works

Matthew Wentworth ’11cas named New York State Elementary School Principal of the Year

3/20/25, Mid-Hudson News
Goshen Intermediate School principal earned honor for demonstrated commitment to excellence in meeting the academic & social needs of students

Ally Bell ’12 opens collective art space in Village of New Paltz

3/25/25, Hudson Valley One
Bell shares how co-working space for local artists called We Did It Boys Studios, LLC came about