Opening Feb. 7 at The Dorsky Museum: “Hudson Valley Artists 2026: Terrestrial Extra”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “Hudson Valley Artists 2026: Terrestrial Extra,” an exhibition that
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Behind every logo, there’s a story: New Paltz Design Week gets a student-crafted insignia for 2025
When Emily Ahn, an exchange student from Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, arrived at SUNY New Paltz to study graphic design near New York City, she didn’t expect her
Read More‘The Power of Authenticity’: Filmmaker Lacey Schwartz Delgado delivers stirring Distinguished Speaker address
Lacey Schwartz Delgado, Emmy Award-nominated, award-winning filmmaker and Second Lady of New York, gave an uplifting and lively talk titled “The Power of Authenticity” as
Read MoreTheatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz: “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs” opens Nov. 14, with shows through Nov. 23
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,” a lively comedic story
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EOP holiday giving tradition returns to campus in 2025
As the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz is once again bringing back their successful holiday
Read MoreNational Science Foundation awards $400K EPIIC Grant to SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz is a recipient of a 2025 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) Grant from the U.S.
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Lacey Schwartz Delgado brings ‘The Power of Authenticity’ to SUNY New Paltz Oct. 30 for Distinguished Speaker Series
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Emmy Award-nominated producer, writer, director and Second Lady of New York Lacey Schwartz
Read MoreThe Monster Book Sale is back! Shop for a terrifyingly good cause, Oct. 29, at the Library
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz will host its biannual Monster Book Sale, just in
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Donor support enables Disability Resource Center leader to share expertise at Stanford Neurodiversity Summit
SUNY New Paltz’s infrastructure for supporting neurodiverse students has gained national exposure thanks to Emi DiSciullo, associate director at the Disability Resource Center, who took the stage as a participant and panelist at the Stanford Neurodiversity
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Sept. 30: Visual journalist Lauren Sandler will be welcomed as the SUNY New Paltz fall 2025 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism in Q&A
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Lauren Sandler, the bestselling author
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President’s Office hosts a reimagined reception for faculty and staff
A longstanding campus tradition benefitted from a total reimagining this year, as SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff gathered on
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Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz: “Artaud Artaud” opens Oct. 3, with shows through Oct. 19
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents “Artaud Artaud,” a comedy of madness about famed Theatre of Cruelty
Read MoreNew initiative will expand access to educational opportunities at Green Haven Correctional Facility
SUNY New Paltz is collaborating with the SUNY Office of Higher Education in Prison (OHEP) and Hudson Link for
Read More‘Students will love this space’: Celebrating the new-and-improved Student Union
SUNY New Paltz community members gathered on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the major renovation and reconfiguration of the
Read MoreVassar and SUNY New Paltz join forces to offer new MBA pathway
Top officials at SUNY New Paltz and Vassar held a signing ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate the
Read MoreUniversity hosts Hardware Inventor’s Workshop as summer winds down
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz was pleased to co-host the annual FuzeHub Hardware Inventor’s Workshop
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Professor Emerita Stella Deen will deliver the 2025 Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture on Sept. 17
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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Opening Sept. 6 at The Dorsky Museum: “Jean Shin: Bodies of Knowledge”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “Jean Shin: Bodies of Knowledge,” an exhibition in which
Read MoreA hole-in-one for student success: 2025 Doug Sheppard Classic raises record funds
The 2025 Doug Sheppard Classic on June 9 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York teed up record-breaking support
Read MoreHudson Valley Venture Hub appoints Bailey Burke as Interim Director
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Bailey Burke, who has
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AC² Summer Research Symposium 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase the power of undergraduate STEM scholarship
Thirteen scholars supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program at SUNY New Paltz presented insightful and original research studies
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Arts at SUNY New Paltz recognized at annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards
SUNY New Paltz’s art community was well represented at the 13th annual Ulster County Executive’s Art Awards on June 11,
Read MoreScience of Reading Center partners with Yonkers Public Schools to provide free microcredential for educators
The Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz has partnered with Yonkers Public Schools and the Yonkers Federation
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Opening June 21 at The Dorsky Museum: “The Arrested Image: Identity through the Lens of Law Enforcement”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “The Arrested Image: Identity through the Lens of Law
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes summer and celebrates dedicated employees with Faculty & Staff Appreciation BBQ
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz colleagues gathered under the sun on May 20 in Parker Quad to enjoy good food
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‘This ceremony is for you’: First World New Paltz celebrates community on 2025 Commencement weekend
A cherished campus tradition returned with the annual First World Graduation ceremony on May 17, 2025, a joyous celebration honoring
Read MoreUniversity celebrates Outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2025
More than 200 of SUNY New Paltz’s best-of-the-best graduating seniors celebrated their achievements in and out of the classroom alongside
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Engineering EXPO 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase innovative prototypes and projects
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz engineering students presented exciting capstone projects and prototypes at the 2025 Engineering Design
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‘How to Be Who You Are to Get What You Want’: Damali Peterman empowers with Distinguished Speaker address
Damali Peterman, the esteemed author, attorney, conflict resolution expert and chief executive officer of global firm BreakthroughADR in New York
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Apply now! Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns for summer 2025
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Graphic Design seniors gain insights in creative careers through Adobe Creative Retreat
On April 17 and 18, six SUNY New Paltz seniors in the Graphic Design program attended the Adobe Creative Retreat
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Celebrate Arbor Day at SUNY New Paltz with annual Tree Hike April 25
Starting at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz announces a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2001
This Earth Week, SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce a 46% reduction in the campus’s Scope 1 and
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of spring 2025
With the spring 2025 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library to Host Used Book and Media Sale, April 9 at SUNY New Paltz
On April 9, the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz will host a used book and
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub to spotlight the region’s most promising companies, March 20 at Senate Garage
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is set to host “The Most Promising Companies in the Hudson Valley” in
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College Art Association celebrates the legacy of the late New Paltz Art Professor Benjamin Wigfall
On Feb. 13, 2025, a roundtable discussion at the College Art Association’s annual conference explored the “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications
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Sarah Holbrook of the Kingston City School District accepts role as Fellow at the Science of Reading Center
Center will also partner with KCSD to provide professional learning in evidence-based literacy instruction for city educators The Science
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SUNY New Paltz hosts annual Black History Convocation on Feb. 19
All members of the community are invited to join SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff at the second annual Black
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2025
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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Season of Giving: Two stories of goodwill from the campus community
Two long-running December traditions at SUNY New Paltz had best-ever years through the generosity of spirit demonstrated by faculty and
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SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff attend Making Healthful Decisions Conference with support from Academic Affairs
The SUNY New Paltz Institute for Disaster Mental Health and faculty & staff committed to mindfulness attended the Cornell Cooperative
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SUNY New Paltz international students reflect on their first-ever Thanksgiving in the United States
Dozens of international students took part in a campus tradition on Nov. 22, where the Center for International Programs hosted
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters before Finals Week of the fall 2024 semester
With the fall 2024 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events from
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Album release party featuring New Paltz staff-fronted band Lighthouse Pilot Dec. 6
All members of the campus community are welcome to celebrate the new record from School of Education Certification Officer Chris
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SUNY New Paltz named a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The University joins 471 campuses in being named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting SUNY
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Give back this holiday season: Sign up by Dec. 6 to donate to a cause of your choice through the 2025 SEFA Campaign
Employees who are interested in making charitable donations through payroll deduction can now enroll in the New York State Employees
Read MoreThe Science of Reading as a Catalyst for Change: Renowned educational leader Kymyona Burk speaks at SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 20
Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., who recently joined the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz as Visiting Senior Fellow,
Read MoreSchool of Business Dean Kristin Backhaus adds role of Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement to her duties
Kristin Backhaus has been appointed as the first-ever Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement at SUNY New Paltz, a
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EOP holiday tradition returns to campus in 2024
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz is bringing back their
Read More“The Multigenerational Business”: Hudson Valley Future Summit returns on Nov. 13
SUNY New Paltz will host the 6th installment of the Hudson Valley Future Summit, convening regional business leaders and distinguished
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Gary King ’80 ’10 HON shares findings on Chinese government’s censorship of social media posts
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed back SUNY New Paltz alumnus Gary King ’80 ’10 HON, director of
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Rock out on Reunion Weekend: Questionable Authorities benefit concert for the Student Crisis Fund on Friday, Oct. 18
Questionable Authorities, New Paltz’s number one all-faculty rock band, is bringing the party to Alumni Reunion 2024 with a fundraising
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub wins $50,000 award in Stage Two of U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is one of 44 Stage Two winners of the 2024 Growth
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‘We’re building Black history’: Esi Lewis shares vision for the Margaret Wade-Lewis Center as 2024 O’Keefe Lecturer
Esi Lewis, the founder, president and executive director of the Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Center in downtown New Paltz shared her
Read MoreStudent Association announces results of fall 2024 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 20 Dear Students, We are happy to announce
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Gentrification in Newburgh: SUNY New Paltz will welcome John Jay College professor Richard E. Ocejo for book discussion, Oct. 17
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives and the Department of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz are pleased to welcome
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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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Visual journalist Andre Lambertson named fall 2024 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is excited to welcome Andre Lambertson, the award-winning photojournalist
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2024 State of the University Address: Video Link and Brief Overview
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 23. Dear Members
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The Best Week Ever returns! New students can have fun and meet new people during Welcome Week
As the newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks begin their higher education journey, the University’s Center for Student Engagement is offering
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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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City of Kingston & SUNY New Paltz Partner for Major Installation of Sojourner Truth Statue
Mayor Steven T. Noble and SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler are pleased to announce the opening of an
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SUNY New Paltz hosts successful training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
For the second time this year, SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
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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 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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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
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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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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“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 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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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 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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“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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Resnick Lecture Series delivers expert, timely analysis on Jewish Studies
For nearly 35 years, SUNY New Paltz’s Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute’s Distinguished Lectureship Series has been a preeminent
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2023 semester
With the fall 2023 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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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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