University publishes spring 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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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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SUNY New Paltz selected as one of 50 U.S. sites to plant a NASA Moon Tree
UPDATED with information on public unveiling. In November 2022, NASA sent its Artemis I mission to orbit the Moon, and
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Partial closure of Haggerty Administration Building parking lot on Wednesday, June 12
Good afternoon campus community, Please be aware that there will be roofing material deliveries planned for this Wednesday, June 12,
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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
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Two decades of two degrees: Dual Diploma program with SUNY New Paltz and Turkish universities celebrates 20th anniversary
On April 24, SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs marked a milestone anniversary of giving current college students from
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The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Mis/Communication: Language and Power in Contemporary Art,”
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“Invisible Labor”: First book from Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein explores what C-sections reveal about reproductive care
In her first book “Invisible Labor,” from HarperCollins, Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein examines the ways
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Professor Emeritus of History and Jewish Studies Gerald Sorin publishes ninth book, a biography to famed author Saul Bellow
SUNY New Paltz Professor Emeritus Gerald Sorin is the author of a new biography titled, “Saul Bellow: ‘I Was a
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health hosts 19th Annual Conference on first responder mental health
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz held its 19th Annual Conference, “Beyond the Call: Sustaining
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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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Accomplished SUNY New Paltz scholars celebrate at 2024 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 19 in recognition of the
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“Power in your purpose”: First World New Paltz celebrates on 2024 Commencement weekend
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz graduates from underrepresented groups gathered to celebrate their accomplishments with faculty and staff mentors at
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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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Celebrating spring 2024 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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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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Communication, Digital Media & Journalism students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for 2024
The Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz inducted 51 juniors and seniors who demonstrated
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Genevieve Adjei ’24 & Genevieve Adjei Jr. ’24 make history as first-ever double EOP Student Excellence awardees
Twin sisters with twin names and majors Genevieve Bamfoa Adjei ’24 (Sociology—Human Services) & Genevieve Adjei, Jr. ’24 (Sociology
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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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School of Business’s Rendesia Scott recognized for her work in advisement by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
Center for Business Advising Director Rendesia Scott will receive the Black Business Leadership Award at the Ulster County Chamber of
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Sen Oglesby named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Sen Oglesby ’24 (Sociology—Criminology) recalls a single class that not only transformed their experience at SUNY New Paltz, but also
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Julia Lombard named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Julia Lombard ’24 (Psychology) came to SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2020 and found her voice as a
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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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Engineering EXPO 2024 brings a dozen new innovative prototypes and projects to SUNY New Paltz
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased 12 ingenious capstone projects and prototypes
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“Quest for Truth”: Phoebe Heretz ’24 pivots from music to researching curiosities in astrophysics
Shortly after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Phoebe Heretz ’24 (Physics & Astronomy) moved to New Paltz in 2017
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Physics Associate Professor Catherine Herne is the 2024 Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy Catherine Herne the
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Student Research Symposium marks 30th anniversary of showcasing original student scholarship and creative activity
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its milestone 30th year of students sharing outcomes from their
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SUNY New Paltz hosts annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry hosted the 24th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on
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Business students create a potential solution for optimizing insulin use
For diabetics, taking the insulin needed for survival poses a major hurdle. Typically, insulin pens must be at room
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“STEM can be fun”: AC ² students showcase the importance of STEM education to the younger generation
SUNY New Paltz’s AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program supports emerging leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and their
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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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The May 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Get physically active
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for May 2024, which encourages employees to
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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,
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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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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the spring 2024 semester
With the spring 2024 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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EOP to honor its best and brightest at its 20th annual XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program at the State University of New York New Paltz will host the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE)
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Arbor Day Tree Walk April 25
Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
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“Past is More than Prologue”: Sean Decatur gives impassioned Distinguished Speaker address
Sean Decatur, president of the American Museum of Natural History gave a rousing talk titled “Past is More than Prologue” as
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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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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2024
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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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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How AI is impacting us, and what to do: Acclaimed journalist delves into timely topic
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted New York University professor and data journalist Meredith Broussard for an engaging conversation
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Business Analytics alumna Jenna O’Jea ’21 translates “Big Data” into corporate insights
The first generation of SUNY New Paltz students to complete the University’s new undergraduate program in a Business Analytics are finding
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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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Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
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“Do you take my insurance?”: Julia Yilmaz ’23 works to make navigating the healthcare system a little easier
SUNY New Paltz alumna Julia Yilmaz ‘23 (Sociology) came home from a study abroad experience in France with one key
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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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Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Gregory Bray ’00 leads a New Paltz-centered production of short film “Escapism”
Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism and alumnus Gregory Bray ’00 produced and directed an award-winning narrative short film
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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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President Wheeler’s April 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Welcome to spring and our push toward the end of the academic year. While this will be a
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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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The April 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Keep your personal finances organized
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for April 2024, which encourages employees to
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“Past is More than Prologue”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Sean Decatur, April 16
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with the Director of the American Museum of Natural History,
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Vote! Tomorrow, March 21 is the last day for Student Association elections
Dear New Paltz Community, The Student Association elections are LIVE on Engage, and we are asking for your participation! Voting will now remain open until Thursday,
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“Waiting for Summer”: Anna Benlien ’23 explores time and history in “Godot”-inspired love story
Among everything that Anna Benlien ’23 (Adolescence Education) read during her time at SUNY New Paltz, the one that stuck
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Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 (Mechanical Engineering) researches green alternatives for building material
This has the potential to be literally groundbreaking. SUNY New Paltz undergraduate Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 is earning recognition
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SUNY New Paltz recommits to AASCU’s American Democracy Project
SUNY New Paltz joined a group of U.S. colleges and universities that have recommitted to the American Association of State
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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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“Scope, scale and depth”: Library convenes a Celebration of Faculty Authors
The campus community gathered on Wednesday, March 6, at the Sojourner Truth Library for the annual Celebration of Faculty Authors
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“The essence of Blackness”: New Paltz celebrates first Black History Month Grand Convocation
The campus community gathered on Feb. 28 for the finale of a rich series of academic and social programs celebrating
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President Wheeler’s March 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Let me begin with a broad thank you for all the work of colleagues across the campus. This
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Campus community celebrates outgoing Chief of University Police Michael Corbisiero at Walk-Out ceremony
After years as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), outgoing Chief Mike Corbisiero took
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Academic Advising welcomes Colby Harvish to the advising team
The Office of Academic Advising at SUNY New Paltz has welcomed a new teammate, Colby Harvish, to their cadre of academic
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“Sustaining Resilience in the Responder Community”: 19th annual IDMH Conference is May 14-15
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host its 19th annual conference on May 14
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The March 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Opt for cooking at home over takeout
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for Mrach 2024, which encourages employees to
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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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Assistant Professor Dominic McBrayer explores a prediction model for amino acid and peptide fragments with students and alumni
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dominic McBrayer recently co-authored an article with several alumni and current undergraduate co-authors published in February
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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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Biology Professor David Richardson works with international group to publish study on lake ice
Longtime lake ecology scientist and New Paltz faculty David Richardson recently partnered with an international group of collaborators from
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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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Instructional Technology Accessibility Officer Kate Bohan earns award from SUNY Council of Chief Information Officers
SUNY New Paltz Instructional Technology Accessibility Officer Kate Bohan is the 2023 recipient of the SUNY Council of Chief Information
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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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Sojourner Truth Library’s front lobby will be open 24/7, starting Feb. 24
The Sojourner Truth Library will be providing a new, all-day student study space to further the University’s commitment to student
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Be a candidate! 2024-25 Student Association Executive Board and Senate elections approaching
Hello SUNY New Paltz students, The process for the Student Association elections for 2024-2025 are underway! We want to inform
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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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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full and part-time faculty for the 2023 reporting period
The collective bargaining agreement between United University Professions (UUP) and New York State includes a provision for Discretionary Salary Increases
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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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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz will return in July 2024
The 2024 PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz series will take place from July 8 – 26, with a full
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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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President Wheeler’s February 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: I start off my first report of spring 2024 with a note of gratitude for the way our
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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,
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The February 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Build your social network
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for February 2024, which encourages employees to
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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Department of Music announces eclectic Concert Series lineup for spring 2024
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share its lineup for the spring 2024 Concert Series,
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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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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