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 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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Golfers raise funds for students at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held June 13 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh,
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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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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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“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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Commencement Address: Ed Carroll ’85 (May 21, 2022)
Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21.
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Commencement Address: Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (May 22, 2022)
Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry) gave the 2022 Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Sunday, May 22. The
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz hosts in-person 2022 Commencement
SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to establish Dr. Betty Shabazz Endowment to support BIPOC Educational Leaders
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Endowment for the Development of Black,
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“May you have fair winds and following seas”: Community comes together to celebrate Don and Sandy Christian at their retirement
President Donald P. Christian and Sandy Christian were the guests of honor at three receptions held on campus this month,
Read MoreScholarship reception celebrates students, donors
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients and their guests met with donors, alumni, faculty and Foundation Board members at the 2022
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Bart Gellman’s lecture “Secrets, Leaks and the National Security State, ” April 26
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce Barton Gellman’s upcoming lecture titled,
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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 New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Ed Carroll ’85 at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz is honored to welcome distinguished alumnus Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media), a recognized leader in the
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the career and contributions of Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry), a chemist, engineer, entrepreneur,
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April 9, the Department of Theatre Arts celebrates 50 years of excellence and two beloved professors
SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts is inviting students, faculty and alumni to celebrate the legacy of Professor Emeritus
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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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Commencement 2022 update: Our plans for COVID-19 safety, guests and more
SUNY New Paltz is planning a Commencement weekend on May 20, 21 & 22, 2022, that resembles celebrations in
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SUNY New Paltz named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2021-2022
SUNY New Paltz has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2021-2022 by the U.S.
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‘Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World’ event with Michael Dorf, March 28
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Michael Dorf, founder and CEO of City Winery,
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New graduate program in Digital Design & Fabrication to debut fall 2022
SUNY New Paltz has launched a new graduate program in Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF), an interdisciplinary curriculum at the
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College announces 40 Under Forty honorees for 2022
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 40 young alumni honorees for the College’s 2022 40 Under Forty awards. An
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Our Beloved Community: Black Lives Matter @ School welcomes alumni back for community & action panel
Black Lives Matter @ School hosted and sponsored a number of events for the SUNY New Paltz community in
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Graduate Program Info Sessions: February 2022
Faculty program directors and graduate admission experts will be meeting virtually with prospective students at info sessions this month, and
Read More100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2022
The class of 2022 will kick off the countdown to graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration,
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School leadership runs in the family: Three New Windsor sisters pursue careers in education administration together
Growing up in a home where both parents worked in education didn’t guarantee that the Herrera sisters would
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Department of Black Studies will move into Old Main
The following message was sent to all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Thursday, Jan. 27. The message
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The countdown begins! Our plans for in-person Commencement ceremonies May 20-22
SUNY New Paltz is preparing to celebrate our newest graduates at in-person, outdoor Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 &
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Matching Gift Challenge raises more than $100,000 for Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz
When two anonymous donors challenged SUNY New Paltz to raise funds to address the needs of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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Psychological Counseling Center welcomes two new Senior Counselors
After a national search that began this summer, the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to
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Once EOP, always EOP – Give now to support the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz
For many students, the educational gaps that existed before the pandemic—in access, opportunities, achievement, and outcomes—are widening. Fortunately for students in the Educational Opportunity
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Giving Back: Scholarship recipients thank donors for support
SUNY New Paltz announced the successful completion of Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 1, 2021 (in advance of Nov. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) Table of Contents: COVID-19 Management and Case Trajectory –
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The Dorsky celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala Benefit
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz hosted a sold-out 20th Anniversary Gala Benefit on Oct. 9,
Read MorePut a pin in it: A celebration of generations of alumni and family at New Paltz
The Alumni Generations Student Pinning Ceremony was held on Oct. 2, 2021, during Parent and Family Weekend in Science Hall on
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Creating and Manifesting Belonging: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Darnisa Amante-Jackson, Nov. 10
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Darnisa Amante-Jackson, a racial equity strategist, educator
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) alumna named ‘Teacher of the Year’
SUNY New Paltz alumna Elsa Batista ’00 (Spanish) ’03g (Multicultural Education) was recently named Newington’s Teacher of the Year for her ability
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz celebrates more than $24.7 million raised for scholarships and campus programs
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful conclusion of Soaring Higher—The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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The College names recipients of the 2021 Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the names of distinguished alumni and friends of the College who will be
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Survey says: Student feedback propels SUNY New Paltz to top 350 nationwide in Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 349 in the 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal / Times
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Science Lab Initiative third and fourth rounds announced at SUNY New Paltz
The Office of New York State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill ’77 (Political Science) and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives
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SUNY New Paltz rises across the board, earns more accolades than ever before from U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz moved up to claim the No. 6 ranking among all public universities in the North region, and
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Study abroad from the comfort of home: Virtual course lets students explore pre-Roman Italy
When study abroad was suspended throughout the SUNY system in March 2020, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was
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Producing presidents: Alumna coordinates high-profile segments for ABC News
If you’ve seen a former U.S. president interviewed on ABC News this year then chances are SUNY New Paltz alumna
Read MoreThe College mourns passing of alumnus Brian McShane ’74, who served on the Foundation Board of Directors for 10+ years
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Brian McShane ’74 (English), a former New
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SUNY New Paltz exceeds campaign goal – Raises more than $24.7 million in philanthropic support
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the successful completion of Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz,
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College earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY communications competition
SUNY New Paltz won two Best of Category awards and five additional Judges Citations in the 2021 SUNY Council for
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Owning Earth: Fine arts students, faculty, alumni featured in Unison Arts exhibition opening June 26
An outdoor sculpture exhibition opening in New Paltz this weekend will showcase work from multiple representatives of the College’s School
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3D printing PPE project awarded IBM grant through Volunteer Excellence program
The Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC)’s effort to produce thousands of face shields for front-line workers has been recognized
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Gambling, gay marriage and the Excelsior Scholarship: New reporting by recent journalism alumni
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism’s capstone model helps many students build a portfolio of publishable reporting and/or multimedia
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Interested in supporting community entrepreneurs? Become an HV Mentor!
The new Hudson Valley Mentors program at SUNY New Paltz is looking for professionals in all areas of expertise to
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Alumna activist and midwife finds healing at New Paltz
Carmen Mojica’s ’07 (Black Studies; Communication) interest in social justice was planted in high school, when she participated in an
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Extraordinary international experience prepares alumna for today’s global business environment
The Institute for International Business (IIB) semester certificate in U.S. business practices is a unique program at SUNY New Paltz
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Gina Vriens ’06 serves up the sweet side of entrepreneurship
In fall 2019, Gina Vriens ’06 (Communication) heard the quiet call of entrepreneurship and answered with a sweet solution that
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Commencement ceremonies planned to safely celebrate our newest alumni
SUNY New Paltz will hold a series of smaller, shorter, in-person Commencement ceremonies for our 2021 graduates on May 14-16
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“Story-Listening for Social Change”: Distinguished Speaker Series presents a virtual evening with Zaheer Ali on April 12
SUNY New Paltz will welcome oral historian and educator Zaheer Ali to deliver the spring 2021 Distinguished Speaker Series Address,
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History professor gives virtual talk on founding of Schenectady
Faculty: Do you have news to share with friends and colleagues? Please use this link to tell us about your
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Two alumni create ‘One Love Art Sessions Podcast’
Candido Crespo ’06 (Visual Arts Education) and James Jacobsen ’06 (Visual Arts; Black Studies) were recent guests on the College’s
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints Chris Brown ’85 as new director of alumni relations
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Brown ’85 (Business Administration) as director of alumni relations at
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Bidding farewell to Director of Alumni Relations Shana Circe ’02 ’08g
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff on March 19. Please join the Office of Development &
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10 stories from the campus community that gave us hope during COVID-19
What a year. It was March 11, 2020, that Governor Cuomo first announced that all SUNY campuses would move to
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Community-oriented policing expert Calvin Hodnett ’90 will join UPD Advisory Committee
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that Calvin Hodnett ’90 (Sociology), Senior Management Analyst with the U.S. Department of
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Women’s History Month kicks off with the Women’s Leadership Summit
Since 2015, more than 100 SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders have offered first-hand advice to help students accelerate
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‘Early Learning Wit Da Wrks’ with Ms. Stephanie
As families near the one-year anniversary of students packing up their backpacks and leaving their in-person classrooms due to COVID-19,
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Join the watch party: Department of Music presents an evening of works by students and faculty on March 2
Faculty and students from the Department of Music will present a collection of performances recorded during COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday,
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Dismantling Racism community dialogue on Monday, March 8
SUNY New Paltz will host the next installment in its series of community dialogues on Monday, March 8, from 3:45-5
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College forms new University Police Department Advisory Committee
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Feb. 11. Dear Members of the
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Alumni Interview Series launches with one-on-one conversations about finding success after graduation
Rebecca Kassay ’10 (Environmental Studies) and Dynahlee Padilla ’19 (Journalism) explored their time at New Paltz, as well as Kassay’s
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Alumna makes film debut in 2021
Elliot Frances Flynn ‘16 (Digital Media; English) will make her feature film debut in 2021 with the upcoming movie “Shoplifters
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College mourns death of Palmer Kocher, adjunct lecturer in the Department of Mathematics
We are saddened to share the news of the death of Palmer Kocher, a SUNY New Paltz alumnus who had
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“Innovating in the Time of COVID-19” at 2020 Hudson Valley Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz welcomed regional leaders for the fifth annual Hudson Valley Future Summit on Oct. 30, 2020. This year’s
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Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz Donald P. Christian invites all College alumni to a virtual Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 16, beginning
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Watch the Voices of Unity Gospel Choir in a special Music/Black Studies collaboration
The Department of Music’s interdisciplinary Listen Forward video series is home to a new collaboration with the Department of
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First-ever virtual Distinguished Speaker Series event draws online crowd to examine academia’s role in entrepreneurship
Princeton University’s Rodney D. Priestley believes that support for innovation is crucial at a time when society is facing so
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Alumna moderates Town Hall “Dismantling Racism: Checking in Post-Election”
An educator and restorative justice thought leader in New York City, Camille Jacobs ’91 (Communications Media) is personally and professionally
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College mourns passing of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g, SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board Director
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g (Elementary Education),
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Celebrating 20 years of the School of Business Hall of Fame
UPDATE: This event will be held virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5 p.m. The live stream will be available
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“Breaking Through”: MFA alumni showcase thesis work at The Dorsky, Nov. 7 – 15
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “Breaking Through,” an exhibition of works by 2020 alumni
Read MoreAlumna’s philanthropic contributions support the Scholar’s Mentorship Program
When Michele Di Palo-Williams’77 (Sociology) learned that SUNY New Paltz students would be working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates virtual 2020 Alumni Reunion
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni for a weekend of virtual events during its annual Alumni Reunion Celebration held Oct. 16-18.
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Sculpture alumnus exhibits “Monument for Immigrants” at park in Long Island City
Work by an alumnus of the Sculpture MFA program is currently featured in an exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park in
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Exhibition by MFA student, alumna earns feature in leading arts magazine Hyperallergic
The Catskill Mountains-based exhibition of a current Master of Fine Arts candidate and a recent MFA alumna is the subject
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For love of the game: Alumnus finds his passion teaching youth basketball
Nate Duran ’18 (Management) talks about basketball like other people talk about volunteering, mindfulness practice or even religion. “It’s something
Read MoreThe show must go on – SUNY New Paltz talent supports the 2020 Woodstock Film Festival
The film industry may have effectively shut down for most of 2020, but the annual Woodstock Film Festival switched gears
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SUNY New Paltz earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY-wide communications competition
SUNY New Paltz won a “Best of Category” and five Judges Citation honors in the 2020 SUNY Council for University
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2020 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is acquiring three new artworks by regional artists for its
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Alumni Relations Director Shana Circe steps down, search underway
Shana Circe ’02 (Art Education) ’08g (Visual Arts Education) has announced her intention to step down as director of alumni
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Gina O’Brien-Carroll ’86 makes directorial debut this fall with tennis comedy “First One In”
Alumna, screenwriter and director Gina O’Brien-Carroll ’86 (Communication Studies) makes her directorial debut this fall with “First One In,” her
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The College names recipients of the 2020 Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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Opening DisClosed: 2020 BFA graduates get a long-awaited senior exhibition at Woodstock museum
With their traditional thesis shows uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic, spring 2020 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates found a home
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Chancellor’s Award for Excellence winners recognized at fall 2020 faculty meeting
Recipients of the 2019 and 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were celebrated at the virtual fall 2020 faculty meeting
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Virtual Harrington STEM Lecture Series opens Sept. 29 with data scientist and New Paltz alumnus Robin Thottungal ’08
The Harrington STEM Lecture Series is going virtual this fall, with three online presentations from some of the nation’s most
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Aug. 31, 2020
The Monday morning round-up of Career Resource Center opportunities is back for the fall semester! Here’s everything you need to
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board welcomes new directors, renews terms
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce recently elected SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board officers and directors, including newcomers Paul
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Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives town hall rescheduled for Aug. 11
“Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the third in a series of dialogues with the SUNY New Paltz community, has been rescheduled
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Meet the Google Waze head of global marketing at a virtual fireside chat on Aug. 13
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni have an opportunity to hear from a tech industry leader on Thursday, Aug. 13,
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POSTPONED: Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives Town Hall
Due to power outages in the Hudson Valley region, “Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the community town hall originally scheduled for
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