College Council passes resolution to assign new building names to Hasbrouck Complex
The SUNY New Paltz College Council today unanimously passed a resolution to assign new names to Hasbrouck Complex buildings. The
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Development/Foundation
Gift of photographs from gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer added to Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art permanent collection
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation has accepted a donation of 67 photographs produced by a number of 19th and 20th
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SUNY New Paltz offering new scholarship opportunity for undergraduate international students
SUNY New Paltz is one of 57 colleges and universities nationwide that has joined the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program by
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100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2019
The class of 2019 will celebrate the countdown to graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration, Feb. 8, in
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HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz receives Central Hudson Development Grant
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz a
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Donor support propels finance major at global leadership summit
Walker Cacciatore ’18 (Finance) capped his career at SUNY New Paltz with a trip to the 2018 Beta Gamma Sigma
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Jelani Cobb, Columbia professor and New Yorker staff writer, will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2019 Ottaway Visiting Professor
UPDATE: Jelani Cobb’s public address has been rescheduled and will take place on Monday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in
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The Dorsky Museum announces “In Celebration: A Recent Gift from the Photography Collection of Marcuse Pfeifer”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “In Celebration: A Recent Gift from the Photography Collection
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Michael and Mary Keegan establish new Smiley Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
SUNY New Paltz Foundation chair Michael Keegan and wife Mary Keegan are supporting the establishment of the Smiley Family Endowed
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Investing in “The Dynamic Hudson Valley” at third annual HV Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz welcomed a diverse gathering of regional leaders in the arts, technology, business and education for the third
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Can dolphins learn human language? Neyooxet Greymorning ’73 shares fascinating new research as fall 2018 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz alumnus and indigenous language expert S. Neyooxet Greymorning ’73 (Anthropology) returned to campus on Thursday, Oct. 11,
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Hundreds of alumni make new memories at 2018 Reunion
This year, the Alumni Reunion celebration welcomed back hundreds of SUNY New Paltz alumni and their families for a series
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes first Kyncl Scholarship recipients to campus
The Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund, a new gift designed to offset tuition costs
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Registration now open for student site visit to Indeed.com
The School of Business and the Career Resource Center at SUNY New Paltz are pleased to invite students of all
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Language, Culture and Reality with Neyooxet Gremorning ’73
SUNY New Paltz will welcome S. Neyooxet Greymorning ’73 (Anthropology) to campus on Thursday, Oct. 11, to deliver the fall
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Art Uncorked auction to benefit the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces Art Uncorked 2018, an evening of food, wine, and
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Celebrating 50 Years of Study Abroad at Reunion 2018
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate 50 years of study abroad at the College as part of Alumni Reunion Weekend on
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The College names recipients of 2018 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive their award at
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College kicks off 2018-19 academic year at Convocation ceremony
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Aug. 24, 2018, for the fall Convocation tradition, welcoming an historic
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Watch the Birdie: Doug Sheppard Classic golf tournament celebrates 20th year
Golfers and friends of SUNY New Paltz fought through some early rain to make the 20th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz accepts gift of 29 photographs from collection of Howard Greenberg
SUNY New Paltz has received a donation of photographs by two of the most significant New York-based photographers of the
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Donors and students come together at Scholarship Reception
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients met with donors, alumni and Foundation Board members at the 2018 Scholarship and Tower Society
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EOP celebrates 50 years helping New Paltz students achieve their educational dreams
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz celebrated its 50th year of service to students and the campus
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off summer with annual faculty & staff BBQ
After a rainy Commencement weekend, the sun came out for the College’s annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic & BBQ,
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Saluting the Class of 2018 at the Senior Toast
Members of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 extended a cherished tradition at the College, passing a few final
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Late Professor Susan Wisherd’s bequests benefit arts, education and environmental organizations
During her lifetime, New Paltz resident Susan Wisherd was an active supporter of several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations, including the
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Engineers-in-the-making showcase creativity at spring 2018 Senior Design EXPO
A year’s worth of work in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering came to a head on May 4, 2018, at
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The Dyson Foundation awards $500,000 to SUNY New Paltz to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities
An award from the Dyson Foundation will allow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz to
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Successful, inspiring alumnae return to campus for Women’s Summit 2018
The College welcomed 25 women back to campus on April 11, 2018 for the fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, sponsored
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Ann Simmons shares tales and lessons from career in international journalism at Ottaway Q & A
Veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons, the 2018 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, introduced herself to the SUNY
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential
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Climate scientist Henry Pollack talks optimism and opportunity in stirring Distinguished Speaker address
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series brought internationally-renowned climate and geophysical scientist Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April
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Alumnus donates funds to support lecture series
The College is pleased to announce the establishment of The Benjamin Center’s Gary King Visiting Lecturer in Applied Social Research
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Internationally renowned climate scientist Henry Pollack is spring ’18 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will welcome University of Michigan Professor Emeritus Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April 5, to deliver
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New Paltz receives grant to train peer SUNY institutions on care for veteran & military students
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has awarded a grant to SUNY New Paltz to support development of a
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Benjamin Center launches new speaker series with MIT professor Ariel White discussing voting and incarceration
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz will host a talk on “Voting Behavior and Punitive Policies” by Ariel White,
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100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2018
The class of 2018 will celebrate the countdown to their graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration, Feb. 8, in
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Ann Simmons, LA Times global development writer/editor, named 2018 Ottaway Visiting Professor
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons has been named the 2018 James H.
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Alumna establishes new fund to support Autism Spectrum Disorder programs at the College
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the establishment of the Kressner Family Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Fund, a three-year
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New Kyncl Scholarship will support underrepresented students in computer science & engineering
SUNY New Paltz announces the establishment of the Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund, a
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SUNY New Paltz convenes thought and business leaders for second Hudson Valley Future Summit
A large and diverse group of engaged individuals from regional arts, technology, business and education communities gathered at SUNY New
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Community members past and present honor memory of Professor Heinz Meng
The SUNY New Paltz community honored the memory of professor emeritus Heinz Meng (1924-2016) with a special program featuring a
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Walk of Honor pays tribute to campus community
A ribbon cutting was held Oct. 14 for the College’s Walk of Honor, a circular series of engraved bricks that
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More than 430 return to New Paltz for Alumni Reunion 2017
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Reunion 2017, a weekend celebration that is
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Distinguished Speaker Janus Adams shares narrative of personal, local and national history
SUNY New Paltz alumna Janus Adams ’67 (Theatre) regaled members of the campus community with a deep and poetic account
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Emmy Award-winning alumna Janus Adams ’67 is fall 2017 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome National Public Radio broadcaster Janus Adams ’67 (Theatre) to deliver a talk on
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation votes to divest from fossil fuel companies
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board voted overwhelmingly to remove endowment funds from direct investment in fossil fuel companies at
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The College names recipients of 2017 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
Every year, SUNY New Paltz presents awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, the event will honor Sue Najork
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College mourns passing of English Professor Emerita Helen Kochant
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Helen Kochant, 87, on Aug. 25.
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College launches new alumni magazine website
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce the launch of the College’s New Paltz Magazine website, a complement to the
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Golfers raise nearly $60,000 for New Paltz students at 19th Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 12 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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40 Under Forty event celebrates alumni achievements
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program on Friday, June 9, at Novella’s in New Paltz. The
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Star-studded journalists’ roundtable talks past, present and future of Ottaway Visiting Professorship
A distinguished group of award-winning journalists met with SUNY New Paltz faculty and administrators at the New York Times building
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Athletics unveils new Alumni Wall of Distinction in Elting Gym
The Department of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation has announced a new Alumni Wall of Distinction, which was installed in late
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Faculty rockers & special guests raise $3,000 for Student Retention Fund
SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty punk rock band, Questionable Authorities, hosted a benefit concert at Bacchus Restaurant in downtown New
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives address on free trade and financial reporting
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox, SUNY New Paltz’s 2017 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, addressed
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Scholarship Reception celebrates generosity and academic excellence
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients met with donors, alumni and Foundation Board members at the 2017 Scholarship and Tower Society
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Alumna Jessica Faieta, UN assistant secretary-general, to speak at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Watch Jessica’s speech and view the speech transcript here SUNY New Paltz alumna Jessica Faieta ’85 (Economics/Business Administration) will share
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Banker Michael Keegan will bring years of executive experience to Sunday Undergraduate Commencement address
Watch Michael’s speech and view the speech transcript SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board chair Michael Keegan will offer words of
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Women’s Leadership Summit brings alumnae, professional leaders to campus
In what was both an inspiring and empowering event, the College welcomed 25 women scholars and business leaders, 19 of
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RFK Jr. inspires sell-out crowd with calls for “new energy economy”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s March 13 talk on “Our Environmental Destiny” drew one of the largest crowds in SUNY New
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April 3 panel will examine intersection of Jewish & LGBTQ identities
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will present “Jewish & Queer: A panel
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Distinguished Speaker Series to welcome environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. back to campus
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker for the spring 2017 semester is environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son
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Sillins Foundation grant will support courses, lectures and scholarships at New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz students will benefit from a generous grant provided by the Robert Sillins Family Foundation to support programming
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College welcomes Kristin Cash-Holland, new Development Operations officer
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has announced the appointment of Kristin Cash-Holland ’05 (Accounting) as Assistant Vice President
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Home-grown innovation is theme of first-ever Hudson Valley Future Summit
More than 150 regional entrepreneurs, visionaries, educators, business leaders and artists joined SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff at the
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Medicine and media expert Atkinson gives rousing Distinguished Speaker address on human rights
Dr. Holly Atkinson, former president of the non-profit group Physicians for Human Rights and current senior on-air medical correspondent and
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Dr. Holly Atkinson coming to New Paltz as fall ’16 Distinguished Speaker, Nov. 3
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome Dr. Holly Atkinson to campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, to give
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Alumni scholars and industry leaders return to campus for data analytics panel
Leading figures in the fields of computer science, quantitative analysis, health information technology, social science and marketing spoke before a
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Golfers support New Paltz students at 18th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 13 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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“A stone of hope”: Art Professor Emeritus honored at sculpture rededication
Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg returned to campus on May 21st for a ceremony rededicating the artwork that has
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“Cheers!” Class of 2016 saluted at Senior Toast
The eighth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast continued the College’s tradition of inviting members of the campus community to
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Distinguished Speaker Kyncl ’95 delivers insider’s take on evolving media landscape
Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), chief business officer at YouTube and SUNY New Paltz alumnus, visited campus on April 28
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Donors and recipients come together at Scholarship Reception
At an April 15 reception held in the gallery rotunda of the Fine Arts Building, student scholarship recipients were afforded
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YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl ’95 is spring ’16 Distinguished Speaker
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome alumnus and YouTube executive Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations) to campus
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Distinguished Speaker Dr. Nell Irvin Painter shares insightful talk on Sojourner Truth
Dr. Nell Irvin Painter, award-winning scholar, writer and Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History at Princeton University, visited campus on
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Q & A with fall 2015 Distinguished Speaker Dr. Nell Irvin Painter
Fall 2015 Distinguished Speaker and honorary degree recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter comes to SUNY New Paltz Thursday, Oct. 15 to deliver
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Distinguished Speaker Series to bring Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome 1998 Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus on
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Foundation Board welcomes new members
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation recently held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors in New York City. New directors elected
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Golfers turn out in record numbers at 17th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 8 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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Members of the Class of 2015 raise their glasses at Senior Toast
The sixth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast saw the biggest turnout yet, as hundreds of students joined their faculty
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Traverso Scholarship recipients exhibit outstanding photography
Giancarlo Traverso, SUNY New Paltz professor emeritus, founded the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowed Photography Scholarship in 2013 as an
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Office of Communication & Marketing recognized with SUNYCUAD Awards
Office of Communication and Marketing staff members have been recognized by The State University of New York Council for University
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Scholarship support allows students to realize their full potential
SUNY New Paltz honored scholarship donors and student recipients at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception held on April 26. Thanks
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Join all-faculty band for talent show benefiting student scholarship fund
The all-faculty band Questionable Authorities will host “New Paltz Got Talent” at Bacchus Restaurant and Bar, with funds benefiting the
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Regina Calcaterra ’88 delivers moving Distinguished Speaker Series talk
The seventh annual Distinguished Speaker Series at SUNY New Paltz saw the return to campus of alumna Regina Calcaterra ’88
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SUNY chancellor and New Paltz president engage with students, alumni during outreach events
New Paltz alumni gathered with President Donald P. Christian and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for a dinner and conversation
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New York Times Best-Selling Author Regina Calcaterra ’88 to deliver Distinguished Speaker Series lecture on “The Power of Resilience”
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly welcomes Regina Calcaterra ’88 to campus on Wednesday, March 11. The event
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New Paltz joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
SUNY New Paltz has joined the more than 10,000 organizations worldwide in #Giving Tuesday, a movement aimed at encouraging people
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Richard Louv delivers Distinguished Speaker Series lecture on “The Nature-Rich Life”
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, journalist and author Richard Louv visited the New Paltz campus to speak on “The Nature-Rich Life”
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Scholarship recipients say “thank you” at Day of Gratitude event
The Office of Development recently hosted a special Day of Gratitude event for current SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients. Roughly
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SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes journalist and author Richard Louv
SUNY Paltz New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly welcomes journalist and author Richard Louv to speak on “The Nature-Rich Life,”
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Reunion registration now open: College to honor Antonio Bonilla ’87 ‘05g, Emeritus Professor Ronald Knapp
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for the Re●Connect | Re●New | Re●Union weekend, with a
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Foundation Board welcomes new members, renews terms
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors on June 16 in New York
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Remembering Wendell Van Lare ’67
Former SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board Director and alumnus Wendell Van Lare ’67 passed away on Friday, July 11, following
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SUNY New Paltz names new senior development officer
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Nicholas Rama as the College’s new senior development officer, effective July 21. “Nick
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Doug Sheppard Golf Classic raises scholarship money for students
More than 130 participants teed off at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic: SUNY New Paltz’s Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
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SUNY New Paltz to hold 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the Doug Sheppard Classic Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on
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Distinguished Speaker Series to host Ed Carroll ’85 of AMC Networks
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Ed Carroll ’85, chief
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SUNY New Paltz announces new alumni association
Welcome to the NEWLY ESTABLISHED SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association. As a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, you are automatically
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