SUNY New Paltz is one of nation’s greenest colleges, says Princeton Review
SUNY New Paltz is once again listed among the most environmentally responsible colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada,
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Author: Mallika Rao
Nov. 2: WellNYS webinar on the benefits of practicing positivity
Did you know that spending just five minutes a day practicing positivity can help boost your mood, build resilience, experience
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Mentorship at New Paltz led Jamie Woych ’18 to recent cover of Science Magazine
Just a few years past graduation, SUNY New Paltz alumna Jamie Woych ’18 (Biochemistry) has achieved a major career milestone:
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Humor has the power to unite: Distinguished Speaker Liza Donnelly talks cartooning in dark times
Award-winning cartoonist and writer for The New Yorker Liza Donnelly gave a rousing talk on the unifying power of editorial
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2022 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that it will be acquiring new artwork
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Harrington STEM Lecture makes the connection between income levels and health outcomes
The fall 2022 Harrington STEM Lecture brought out Shannon L. LaDeau, disease ecologist at Millbrook, New York’s Cary Institute of
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The October 2022 WellNYS challenge: Make informed health decisions
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2022, which encourages you to learn
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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College records major energy use decreases in 2021-22, saving more than $300,000
SUNY New Paltz’s Carbon Neutrality / Decarbonization Task Force is pleased to announce significant reductions in the campus’s energy
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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr discusses importance of lifting voices in education journalism at introductory Q&A
Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, offered insight into the need for elevating children
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Odell Winfield talk on library services includes full-circle moment honoring late Black Studies professor’s legacy
This year’s Dennis O’Keefe Lecture at SUNY New Paltz paid tribute to a beloved, late Black Studies professor who helped
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Call for donations to support Hurricane Fiona relief
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in line with the fifth annviersary of Hurricane Maria, there will be a donation box
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“She followed the blueprint”: Alumna Ciara Devlin ’22 shows how networking led her to prestigious accounting firm
It was a full-circle moment when Ciara Devlin ’22 (Accounting; Finance) spoke to a group of students in SUNY New
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Education major working with Department of Teaching & Learning to create trans education resource library
After meeting with transgender and nonbinary students on campus last year, Vanessa Grisales ’23 (Childhood Education; History) wanted to
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Attention CSEA Employees: You can apply for tuition reimbursement for 2022-23 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the New York State and CSEA Partnership’s 2022-2023 Tuition Benefits Program for eligible
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes resource for students on navigating intercultural conversations
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published findings from an experiential activity titled “Mind–body connections during intercultural conversations” with Arizona State
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Retention Coordinator Chelsea Reid to speak at student success conference
Chelsea Reid, retention coordinator and New Paltz’s Starfish functional lead in the Center for Student Success, has been invited to
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Executive Director Dante Cantú recognized for student success leadership
SUNY New Paltz was recently recognized for exemplary work in the field of student success by EAB, formerly known as
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Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff receives Fulbright award to teach mindfulness in India
Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff will spend the next three weeks in Bihar, India at the Indian Institute of Management
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College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, Oct. 4
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at approximately
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Journalist Sarah Carr joins campus community as fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Sarah Carr to the campus
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Introducing Center for Student Engagement team members for 2022-23
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is pleased to introduce the team members working to create inclusive and innovative
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Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 gets professional boost from selective SUNY pre-medical program
A new pre-medical opportunity created by SUNY is helping New Paltz‘s own student Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 (Biology) in her pursuit
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New parking designations for the fall 2022 semester
The Parking Office advises the campus community that summer parking policies expired on Aug. 26, and all permit holders
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The September 2022 WellNYS challenge: Make time for yourself
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2022, which encourages you to carve
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“The future lies with you”: Newest students welcomed at 2022 Convocation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz community marked an important annual tradition with the fall 2022 Convocation ceremony, welcoming more than 1,700
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Welcome new Hawks! Incoming class lands at SUNY New Paltz on Move-In Day 2022
More than 1,000 first-year students made SUNY New Paltz their home away from home during First Year Move-In Day on
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A trip to the lake: Student/faculty collaboration continues ecosystem research, just a few miles from campus
Mohonk Lake is a summer destination for swimming, kayaking, fishing and hiking, but for SUNY New Paltz rising senior
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and artists who will join the SUNY New Paltz community as
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College Consensus says SUNY New Paltz is one of the 30 best values in the U.S.
SUNY New Paltz was rated No. 30 on College Consensus’s 2022 list of the Best Value Colleges & Universities in
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of students’ academic
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Campus media relations and social media policies
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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Digging this summer: Brooke Cammann ’23 travels to Italy for excavation project
Brooke Cammann (Art History; Chemistry) fell in love with Italian art history as a first-year student in the SUNY
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Are our brains fractals, and why should we care?: AC2 student researchers combine math, biology and psychology in new study
Can brain geometry help us understand mental health? Rising SUNY New Paltz seniors Amani-Dasia Agustin ’23 (Biology) and Anthony
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History Professor Lou Roper elected as Royal Historical Society fellow
SUNY Distinguished Professor of History Lou Roper has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society by the society’s
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The August 2022 WellNYS challenge: Stay hydrated!
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2022, and this one is timely
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2022
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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With Latinx Artist Fellowship, MFA alumna Koyoltzintli looks to inspire eco-conscious artists like her
“My art is rooted in the land that shaped me, and the stories it continuously tells…When I contemplate on the
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NABA student chapter makes meaningful connections on trip to annual convention
The student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) had a chance to reset, reconnect and recharge
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“Creating a dialogue with the material”: Sustainable initiative gives theatre sets a new life in Sculpture Program
There was a time when the wood used to create theatrical sets in SUNY New Paltz productions would be
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“Unfamiliar territory”: IDMH hosts two-week program in Puerto Rico for counseling graduate students
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz deepened its engagement in Puerto Rico this summer during a
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For MFA graduate Funlola Coker ’22g, a SUNY artists’ fellowship presents a chance at a homecoming
Funlola Coker ’22g produces work in metal that reflects a long and circuitous journey as an artist, from arriving
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2022
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective as
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College communications office earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY competition
SUNY New Paltz won three Best of Category awards in the 2022 SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD) Awards
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“What is a Pond?” Article by Professor David Richardson and New Paltz alumni finds that question trickier than it seems
In a new paper for Scientific Reports, Biology Professor David Richardson and a number of co-authors including New Paltz alumni
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Two nations, two colleges, two degrees: Turkish alumna Deniz Ahman ’21 shares her New Paltz Dual Diploma story
International students come to SUNY New Paltz each semester to pursue the academic and social benefits of the college experience
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40 Under Forty returns with new roster of accomplished alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program returned to Novellas at New Paltz on June 4 to honor a
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College publishes spring 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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“Everyone deserves a roof over their head”: Recent graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 studies the national eviction crisis
As eviction and housing crises loom over the U.S., recent SUNY New Paltz graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 (English) saw an
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Five accounting students become first in New Paltz history to receive prestigious CMA Scholarship
Five SUNY New Paltz School of Business students have become the first in campus history to receive the Certified
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Preparing for the green energy future: Inside SUNY New Paltz’s collaboration with SUNY Polytechnic in wind turbine technology
SUNY New Paltz engineering students are learning about the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines in a new
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New Paltz STEAM Clubs take teaching and learning out to the farm
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is proving that some of the best teaching and learning occurs
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Hudson Valley history delivered straight to your device, courtesy of Sophia Acquisto ’22
Sophia Acquisto ’22 (Childhood Education) accomplished a lot during her time at New Paltz: Honors Program membership, SUNY Chancellor’s Award
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Retirement Profile: Howard Good
Digital Media & Journalism Professor Howard ”Howie” Good, who taught for 37 years at SUNY New Paltz, is retiring at
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Allie Schadoff ’22 lays out her post-graduation plans to make dream weddings come true
In a moment when people across the U.S. are racing to get back to activities they put off during the
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Invasive species and universal health care: New reporting by recent journalism graduates
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates – Sydney Arus ’22 (Biology) and Matt Dougherty ’22 (Journalism) – wrote feature articles
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Art History Professor Reva Wolf organizes international Warhol symposium at UPenn
SUNY New Paltz Professor Reva Wolf is the key organizer of an international symposium, “Translating Warhol,” which will serve as a venue for exploring how Andy
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Voter turnout activist Chet Guenther ’22: “The issues that matter most right now have the biggest impact on our generation”
As youth participation in elections increases nationwide, one recent SUNY New Paltz graduate has been recognized for his efforts
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“In almost a year, your life changes”: International Business alumna returns to speak with New Paltz students
When Keydy Espinoza ’21 (International Business) was a student in New Paltz’s School of Business, she always appreciated hearing from
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New textbook from Engy Fouda guides readers through the Docker Certified Associate exam prep process
A new book from Engy Fouda, adjunct professor of electrical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, breaks down what aspiring tech
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Eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz offers a special tribute to former student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Keith Yennie
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together on Thursday, May 26, for the College’s 8th annual Memorial Day
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Welcome, summer! Friends, colleagues and a new president gather at the annual BBQ
SUNY New Paltz’s annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Picnic and BBQ returned on Tuesday, May 24, as hundreds of colleagues
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2022
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated a joyful, three-day 2022 Commencement weekend, May 20-22, with our newest graduates looking back
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“May your contributions make the world a better place”: A Senior Toast for the Class of 2022
“Very soon, you’ll be completing your student journey: a journey that has been unique in so many ways. You
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Lavender Ceremony brings together New Paltz LGBTQ+ community
A new favorite Commencement-season tradition at SUNY New Paltz returned on Friday, May 6, as graduating seniors gathered with faculty,
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More than 70 students display 15 innovative projects at Engineering Design EXPO
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased a wide variety of unique projects and original prototypes
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Art History Associate Professor Keely Heuer is the 2022 Mentor of the Year
In a time-honored tradition, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was awarded this year’s Undergraduate Research Mentor of the
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Student Research Symposium 2022: 90+ students present original, timely scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 6, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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A tale of two eras: As Commencement approaches, New Paltz students reflect on the before and after of COVID-19
For many members of the SUNY New Paltz class of 2022, the “college experience” has been a fractured thing: two
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Spring 2022 BFA Thesis Exhibition (Photos)
A beloved Department of Art tradition returned to the SUNY New Paltz campus this spring, as dozens of undergraduate and
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Bringing cultures together: New Paltz Multicultural Fair is a global celebration
SUNY New Paltz is fortunate to be a home away from home to hundreds of international students from the world
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New Paltz MFA in the Top 20 nationwide in 2022 Best Value Schools ranking
The MFA at SUNY New Paltz was rated No. 19 on Best Value Schools’ 2022 list of the Best Schools
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the year
With the spring 2022 semester winding down, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 28 events and 27 special fitness
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Barton Gellman gives address at SUNY New Paltz on democracy and national security
Barton Gellman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The Atlantic and SUNY New Paltz’s 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting
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Q&A with student theatre director Nico Torrez ’22
Nico Torrez, ‘22 (Theatre Arts) will be making their directorial debut with a play they conceived at McKenna Theatre. “Pages
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Business students tour the world of luxury real estate at Douglas Elliman in Manhattan
A cohort of SUNY New Paltz business students had a chance to practice the the ever-important skill of networking
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Backpack Give Back: New Paltz Rotary Club packs food for families in need
A host of student organizations are joining forces with the New Paltz Rotary Club on a drive to provide backpacks
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“Vincent Who?” Film screening April 28 looks at the history of Asian hate in America
The Asian Studies Program invites all members of the community to a screening of documentary filmmaker Curtis Chin’s award-winning film
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Professor Andrea Noel, on fellowship in Poland, runs fundraiser to help Ukrainian refugees
Amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict, SUNY New Paltz Professor of Teaching & Learning Andrea Noel is working to support Ukrainian
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Mechanical engineering students present at major materials science conference with support from RCSA and AC²
New Paltz students Hugo Ramirez Grijalba ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) and Justin Boswell ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) traveled to Anaheim, California,
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Hard work pays off for EOP Student Excellence award winner Elina Lopez ’22
Elina Lopez ’22 (Psychology) of Tarrytown, New York, knew she wanted to spend the next four years at SUNY New
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Class of 2022 Valedictorian: Martin Benesh
The design and technology concentration in the Department of Theatre Arts may not always get as much time in the
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Class of 2022 Salutatorian: Stephanie Trejo
Stephanie Trejo ’22 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education), a first-generation college student from Mount Kisco, New York, found strength in
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Students share artwork for Autism Acceptance Month
April marks Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity amongst autistic individuals. This year, Autism Acceptance Month reflects a
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Jeff Miller featured on Academic Minute discussing lessons for democracy from ancient Greece
Jeff Miller, associate professor of political science, appeared on the April 18, 2022, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program
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Green laundry: Student researcher finds eco-friendly upgrade to Theatre Arts costume chore
SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts puts on multiple productions a year. That means lots of rehearsals, lots
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Curating Blackness through pop culture history: Recap of graphic designer Kelly Walters’ Design Week address
SUNY New Paltz welcomed renowned author, educator and designer Kelly Walters to campus to provide the opening Keynote Address at
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SUNY’s Got Your Back: Join the statewide effort to help violence survivors
A SUNY initiative to create and distribute personal care items for victims and survivors of violence returns to New Paltz
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, April 10-15
SUNY New Paltz is honoring Mental Health Week 2022 with a full schedule of events from April 10-15 to help
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Legendary disability activist Judy Heumann discusses past, present and future of disability rights
This year’s Disability Studies Series welcomed Judy Heumann, the internationally recognized Disability Rights activist who served under the Clinton and
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A positive example: Airman finds balance taking New Paltz courses toward Community College of the Air Force degree
When Master Sgt. Jeffrey Mills ’23 (Liberal Studies) embarked on completing his associate’s degree through the New York Air National
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Apply now! Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns for the summer
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the summer 2022 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2022
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Vote! Vote! Vote! Student Association Elections open now through April 7 at noon
Attention students! Don’t forget to vote in the New Paltz Student Association elections, which includes electing the 2022-2023 Executive Board
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A supplier of human connection: Distinguished Speaker Michael Dorf talks wine, music and building community
City Winery Founder and CEO Michael Dorf gave an enlightening lecture on his storied career for SUNY New Paltz’s 14th
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns in person with best and brightest alumnae and leaders
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals to students
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The April 2022 WellNYS challenge: Plan a vacation!
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for April 2022, and this one is a
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Disability Studies Series welcomes legendary activist Judy Heumann on April 6
SUNY New Paltz is excited to present a virtual event with Judy Heumann, the “internationally recognized bad-ass disability activist”
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Bringing Disability Studies into the classroom: Two critical approaches from Honors Program students
Given the importance of addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality and culture in educational settings, it can sometimes feel
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