The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz has been awarded a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support […]
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Weldon McWilliams, Ph.D., appointed chair of the Department of Black Studies
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Weldon McWilliams as visiting associate professor and interim chair of the Department of Black Studies, effective June 1, 2021. McWilliams holds […]
Read moreMary Ritayik takes job as leader of the New York State University Police
Chief of the University Police Department (UPD), Mary Ritayik, has announced that she is leaving New Paltz after a 21-year tenure to become Commissioner of the New York State University […]
Read moreA reminder that even as mask policies are relaxed, many people may continue wearing them
As COVID-19 vaccination levels gradually increase, and state and federal agencies begin to loosen mask-wearing requirements, we want to remind the campus community that nothing in this new guidance should […]
Read moreAll visitors should wear masks on campus until further notice
Campus leadership is asking all visitors to campus – including prospective students here for tours – to continue wearing masks and maintaining social distance while on campus at this time. […]
Read moreSUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announces 2022 retirement after 12 years of leadership
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today his intention to retire at the end of June 2022, after a 45-year career in higher education and 12 years as […]
Read moreOrientation is right around the corner! Here’s what it will look like this year
The Center for Student Engagement is planning now for Orientation 2021, with a slightly modified structure mixing online and on-campus activities as we welcome the next class of SUNY New […]
Read moreThree new members have been appointed to the SUNY New Paltz College Council
Governor Cuomo has announced the appointment of Julie Noble, Neil Bettez and Jeff Rindler as new members of the SUNY New Paltz College Council. Noble was appointed in March 2021, […]
Read moreJoin us for our annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 27
As we approach the end of the semester, we want to invite you to our seventh annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony here on campus. Please mark your calendar for […]
Read moreGet your Commencement swag here! Info on Senior Toast glasses, new Instagram stickers and the Senior Gift
We’re getting excited for Commencement 2021 and want to share some information about how our graduates-to-be can get in on the celebration! As always, you can find detailed information about […]
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