SUNY New Paltz Council will meet on Sept. 16
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Haggerty
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Author: Andrew Bruso
Esi Lewis will deliver the 2024 Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture, Sept. 26 at SUNY New Paltz
The Friends of the Sojourner Library at SUNY New Paltz invite the public to attend the annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who are joining our academic community as new,
Read MoreCampus Construction Update, Fall 2024: Ongoing, Upcoming and Recently Completed Projects
Summer 2024 has been an active period for construction projects large and small on the SUNY New Paltz campus.
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“Movement”: Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2025
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,400 new students for 2024-25
More than 1,200 first-year students and nearly 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as
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Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
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Minimum wage and tax and I-9 form requirements: Student Employment updates for 2024-25
The Payroll Office advised the campus community of the new minimum wage for student employment and a new process for
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Ken Nystrom, professor of anthropology, appointed Director of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Professor of Anthropology Ken Nystrom as the Director of Undergraduate Research,
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Matt Newcomb, associate professor of English, appointed Director of the Faculty Development Center
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Associate Professor of English Matt Newcomb as the Director of the
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J Carson appointed Deputy Chief of University Police
The Division of Student Affairs has announced that J Carson, who has served the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department
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“In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty” opens Sept. 7 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage
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SUNY New Paltz will debut a new MS in Business Analytics degree in fall 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business is launching a new graduate degree program in Business Analytics ahead of the
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New gifts raise $1.5 million for the Educational Opportunity Program
Two new gifts to the SUNY New Paltz Foundation totaling $1.5 million will create new scholarships for SUNY New Paltz
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SUNY Excellence: Four New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2024
Four SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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Philosophy Professor Eugene Heath named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Eugene Heath, professor of philosophy at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title of SUNY Distinguished Professor, becoming one of
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Political Science Professor Nancy Kassop named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Nancy Kassop, professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title
Read More“Mis/Communication: Language and Power in Contemporary Art” opens June 15 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Mis/Communication: Language and Power in Contemporary Art,”
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Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., appointed Dean of the School of Education
Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Lehman College, has accepted an offer to become the
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Commencement Address: Myra Kressner ’76 (May 19, 2024)
Thank you, Provost McClure, President Wheeler and SUNY New Paltz. Hello graduates!!! Let’s take a moment to celebrate
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Commencement Address: Jessica Faieta ’85 (May 18, 2024)
President Wheeler, dear faculty, proud parents, and above all, my fellow SUNY New Paltz graduates, It is with profound
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Sojourner Truth Library will be closed from May 18 – 27
The Sojourner Truth Library building will be closed during the post-spring-semester intersession, beginning May 18, and will reopen on
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The Digest will be taking a break and will return June 4
The editorial team behind the Digest newsletter will be taking a short break at the end of the 2023-24 academic
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Senior Toast salutes resilience, togetherness of the Class of 2024
A favorite SUNY New Paltz tradition continued on May 16, as graduating seniors spent some of their last undergraduate hours
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Fifteen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2024
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Sojourner Truth statue to be exhibited in Kingston, Newburgh before permanent installation at SUNY New Paltz in 2026
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler and Kingston Mayor Steve Noble have announced that “Sojourner Truth: First Step to
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Information Technology Services – May 2024 Updates
As we approach the end of the 2023-24 academic year, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following updates and important
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Venture Hub awarded $50,000 in prize money for equitable access to entrepreneurship The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Looking for “Office 365”? Links will change to “Microsoft 365”
Information Technology Services is alerting the campus community that links on SUNY New Paltz and IT webpages to “Office 365”
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Jessica Faieta ’85 at 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 18
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Jessica Faieta ’85 (Economics; Business Administration) to campus on May 18, 2024, where
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Myra Kressner ’76 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 19
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Myra Kressner ’76 (Secondary Education: English) back to campus on May 19, 2024,
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Council will meet on May 2
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Haggerty
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Jonathan Raskin appointed Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising effective July 1
Jonathan Raskin, professor and chair in the Department of Psychology, will be appointed to the new role of Interim Associate
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University mourns death of Robert Waugh, professor emeritus of English
It is with sadness that SUNY New Paltz shares the news that Robert Waugh, who taught as a faculty member
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New! A Geocaching scavenger hunt at SUNY New Paltz, courtesy of the Sustainability Ambassadors Biodiversity Team
The Sustainability Ambassadors at SUNY New Paltz are inviting all members of the community to join a campuswide scavenger hunt!
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Congratulating SUNY New Paltz winners of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed
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A celebration of outstanding young alumni: SUNY New Paltz announces 2024 40 Under Forty honorees
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce 40 young alumni who have been recognized as 40 Under Forty awardees for 2024.
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Academic Affairs issues call for Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities director
The following memo was shared by the Provost’s Office with all faculty and staff on April 3. Please note the
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SUNY New Paltz initiating two-year process to seek a new athletic conference
SUNY New Paltz is beginning a two-year process of exiting the SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and seeking a new
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art announces 2024 Hudson Valley Artists Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that Catskill-area artist Aki Goto
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SUNY extends benefits for students from Temporary Protected Status countries through 2027-28
The SUNY Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to continue a tuition benefit that has provided support for students
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Spring 2024 updates from Information Technology Services: Budget guidance and Adobe licenses
Information Technology Services has shared two brief updates of note for members of the campus community: IT Services FY24-25
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SUNY New Paltz Council will meet on March 14
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Haggerty
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Stella Turk appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management
Stella Turk has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management at SUNY New Paltz, one year after she took on
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NEW: SUNY New Paltz Family Network launches for parents and guardians of students
SUNY New Paltz is rolling out a new tool aimed at helping family members of current students stay informed
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Ryan Williams appointed Chief of University Police
Ryan Williams, a longstanding member of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) who has served as Deputy Chief
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Educational Opportunity Program Director Antonio Bonilla announces plans to retire
Antonio Bonilla ’87 (Spanish) ’05g (Professional Studies), director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz, has announced
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March 5: Acclaimed saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh will give world-premiere performance of “Beyond Song”
SUNY New Paltz will welcome the acclaimed jazz and world music performer and scholar Hafez Modirzadeh for a one-night-only performance
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“Honor with Books” program provides one campus leader a creative way to recognize colleagues
As 2023 came to a close, Vice President of Development & Alumni Relations Erica Marks was looking for a
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub accelerates 20 high-growth startups, generating $4.5 million in returns, in Year 1 as Innovation Hot Spot for the Mid-Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz provided incubation services to 20 regional companies and startups in the
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Hydrant testing on campus, Feb. 12, 2024
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine testing of fire hydrants in the vicinity of Peregrine Dining Hall
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SUNY New Paltz will support The College of Saint Rose students through a new Teach-Out Agreement
SUNY New Paltz and The College of Saint Rose have a new Teach-Out Agreement in place to support Saint Rose
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Campus Adobe contract renewal includes access to Adobe Express
SUNY New Paltz’s institutional license for the Adobe suite of software tools has been renewed as a part of a
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Heritage and Horizons: A series of interdisciplinary events celebrating Black History Month 2024
The Black History Month Steering Committee at SUNY New Paltz announces a series of academic and social programs to take
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Successful renovation of Awosting Hall adds fourth floor and many more upgrades for student residents
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful renovation of Awosting Hall, one of the University’s 14 student residence halls,
Read MoreUniversity mourns death of former Metal faculty and two-time alumnus John Cogswell ’79 ’84g
It is with sadness that we share news that John Cogswell ’79 ’84g (Art), the esteemed silversmith, educator and SUNY
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University appoints Jaclyn Cirello as first Associate Director for Student Wellbeing & Prevention Education
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce the appointment of Jaclyn Cirello as the University’s first Associate Director
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Updates from Mail Services for the spring 2024 semester
Mail Services shares the following updates and reminders for faculty and staff this spring: Please continue to come to Mail
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Chancellor John B. King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The following statement was issued by SUNY on Jan. 15, 2024. Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement
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Three SUNY New Paltz faculty will join AASCU’s Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute
Three SUNY New Paltz faculty are among 36 higher education professionals selected by the American Association of State Colleges
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President Darrell P. Wheeler joins Vassar Brothers Medical Center Board of Directors
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler has joined the Board of Directors at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, a Poughkeepsie,
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New on my.newpaltz.edu: A single, centralized Profile & Settings page
Information Technology Services has added a new Profile & Settings page to the my.newpaltz.edu tool that is now available for
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The Dorsky Museum announces new exhibitions for spring 2024
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share details about the exciting new exhibitions that will open
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University updates Confidential Information Policy
SUNY New Paltz has enacted new revisions to the institutional Confidential Information Policy, to ensure compliance with federal law and
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Sojourner Truth Library after-hours study space available Dec. 11-20
As part of the University’s commitment to students’ success, the Sojourner Truth Library is providing after-hours access to the Front
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SUNY New Paltz Council will meet on Dec. 15
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Haggerty
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Sojourner Truth Library agreement with Cambridge University Press supports faculty authorship
The Sojourner Truth Library has entered into an agreement with Cambridge University Press to waive article processing charges for SUNY
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Science of Reading Center of Excellence rolls out new microcredential scholarship, new schedule and new webinar series
The SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential, a fully online curriculum designed to help education professionals and others
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health to receive funding to support new Disaster Mental Health Response Team
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the
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SUNY New Paltz disaster mental health specialists appointed Smithsonian Research Associates
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz is deepening its collaboration with the Smithsonian, as both
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New MAT in World Language graduate program coming to SUNY New Paltz in spring 2024
SUNY New Paltz will introduce a new graduate degree program in January 2024, designed to help meet a pressing
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“Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Nov. 17 at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies,” a comedic drama by
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SUNY statement on Native American Heritage Month 2023
The following message was distributed to all SUNY campuses on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. As we begin a month-long celebration
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SUNY New Paltz receives $10,000 Environmental Justice Grant from Second Nature
Second Nature, a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education, has awarded a $10,000 Catalyst
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SUNY New Paltz will add new Master of Arts in Strategic Communication program in spring 2024
SUNY New Paltz will debut a new graduate degree program in Strategic Communication in January 2024 to help meet the
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“Bibliography”: Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2024
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites artists working in all media to submit proposals
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Art History Professor Kerry Dean Carso discusses ornamental architecture in early America for “The Academic Minute”
Kerry Dean Carso, Professor in the Department of Art History, became the latest SUNY New Paltz faculty member to share
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College Radio Day is Oct. 6 – Listen live on WFNP The Edge!
WFNP The Edge, the campus radio station run by SUNY New Paltz students, has a full schedule of broadcasts and
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SUNY New Paltz Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 4
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Haggerty
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Dorsky Museum appoints Sophie Landres, Ph.D., as new Curator and Exhibitions Manager
SUNY New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Landres
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A best value in higher education: SUNY New Paltz ranked among top Northeast universities for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz was rated the No. 8 best public university in the Northeast and a best value in higher
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SUNY New Paltz rises to Gold level in STARS sustainability rating
For the first time in campus history, SUNY New Paltz has earned a STARS Gold Rating for excellence in
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President Darrell P. Wheeler will speak about public higher education’s role in our communities on Nov. 13
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler will deliver the 2023 Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Monday, Nov. 13, at
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University to test mass notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 12
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at approximately
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Sept. 14, the Dorsky Museum memorializes the life of Frank Boyer
The Dorsky Museum will host a memorial event for the late Frank Boyer on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m.
Read MoreHydrant testing on campus, Sept. 5 and 6, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire pump testing on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept.
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University welcomes new Hawks at high-energy, reimagined Convocation ceremony
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together on Aug. 30 to cheer on new first-year and transfer students at
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Faculty and staff: There’s a new pick-up location for loaner IT equipment
As in prior years, Instructional Media Services has loaner IT equipment (including projectors, screens, cameras, etc.) available for faculty and
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Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential launches Sept. 11 at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz’s new Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential will launch Sept. 11 to provide P-12 teachers with research-backed tools
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Building on strength, shaping our future: President Wheeler delivers 2023 State of the University address
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler reflected on his first year in office and outlined goals and priorities for
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Welcome to SUNY New Paltz! Photos and more from Move-In Day 2023
More than 1,000 first-year students and their families arrived on campus on Thursday, Aug. 24, to settle into their on-campus
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 1,800 new students for 2023-24
More than 1,100 first-year students and 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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Hydrant testing on campus, Aug. 22, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 8
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American Red Cross shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz will co-lead an emergency sheltering exercise with the American Red Cross on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8:30
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Hydrant testing on campus, Aug. 8 and 11, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Friday,
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University mourns death of Ray Snider, longtime School of Education faculty member
It is with sadness that we share news of the death of Ray Snider, professor emeritus in the School
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Major SUNY-wide grant will support Southeast Asian studies network with contributions from Associate Professor Lauren Meeker
A collective of SUNY and CUNY faculty members specializing in Southeast Asian studies has secured a $550,000 grant from the
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Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g awarded President’s Medal, the University’s highest individual award
SUNY New Paltz recognized the career of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g (Psychology), assistant vice president for student affairs
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Enzo Clinical Labs reports data security incident
Enzo Clinical Labs, which provided COVID-19 testing on the SUNY New Paltz campus from 2020-2022, has announced that they have
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Air Quality Alert: Guidance from SUNY New Paltz Environmental Health & Safety
New Paltz is one of many areas in the northeastern U.S. being affected by air quality impacts from smoke originating
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