New Paltz-The State University of New York at New Paltz won the 2011 Innovation Award, conferred by the Diversity in Global Education Network. This accolade recognizes New Paltz as a leader among the nation’s colleges and universities for implementing creative, practical strategies that bring study abroad opportunities to the cohort…
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Distinguished Pianists play at New Paltz’s PianoSummer for its 16th year
NEW PALTZ– PianoSummer at New Paltz Institute/Festival is the pinnacle of the summer arts season in the Hudson Valley. Under the direction of internationally renowned pianist Vladimir Feltsman, the Institute/Festival begins its 16th season on July 9 with concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures and a piano competition. Concerts and events take…
Read morePresident Supports Five-Year Tuition Plan
New Paltz-President Donald P. Christian issued the following statement about the Governor and Legislature’s support of a five-year tuition plan for SUNY campuses: "I am delighted by the leadership of the Governor and the Legislature in supporting long-overdue reform of how tuition is set in New York State. This is a historic…
Read moreSUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Donald P. Christian President of SUNY New Paltz
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Contact: Morgan Hook; morgan.hook@suny.edu; 518-320-1311 Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today unanimously appointed Dr. Donald P. Christian president of SUNY New Paltz. Christian has served as interim president since July 2010 and provost and vice president for academic affairs…
Read moreEducation in Disaster
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health has been featured prominently in the Education Section of the New York Times (Friday, June 10, p. A23) as well as the Times’s global edition, the International Herald Tribune. The article “Colleges Now Offering Education in Disaster” was written by journalist Lisa…
Read moreCollege names new Chief of University Police
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of a 21-year police veteran and New Paltz alumnus David Dugatkin as the new Chief of University Police, effective June 20. Dugatkin currently serves as Detective Sergeant in charge of the Detective Division…
Read more2011-2012 HR Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient Announced
The Mid-Hudson Human Resources Association (MHHRA) and the State University of New York at New Paltz are pleased to announce that Emma Lynch has been selected as the recipient of the 2011-2012 HR Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2006 by MHHRA to recognize and encourage New Paltz…
Read moreNew Paltz interim president supports rational tuition bill
NEW PALTZ- Interim president Donald Christian issued the following statement about the Governor’s announcement of a legislative bill supporting a rational tuition policy for SUNY campuses: "I am grateful for Governor Cuomo’s support of a rational tuition policy for SUNY. Predictable tuition will allow New Paltz students and their families to manage…
Read moreCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences names award winners in teaching, scholarship and service
NEW PALTZ – This past year, The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at New Paltz recognized three members of the faculty for their outstanding contributions in scholarship, service and teaching. Each recipient was selected by an ad hoc committee of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Senate and announced by the…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz offering info sessions on MBA program
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will be offering free information sessions to students and community members interested in the master of business administration degree (MBA) program during June and July. These sessions will provide an overview of the MBA program. Academic advising will be offered…
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