Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz kicks off Summer Enrichment Institute
Nearly 150 new enrollees from across New York State are arriving at SUNY New Paltz on Monday, July 7, 2025,
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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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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‘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
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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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EOP to celebrate academic accomplishments of students at its 21st annual XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz will host the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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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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SUNY New Paltz earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
SUNY New Paltz has received Military Friendly® School designation for 2025-26, a recognition reserved for the U.S. colleges and universities
Read MoreFriendship, leadership & service: Inside Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz
For more than a century, Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz has given hundreds of students a
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President Wheeler’s March 2025 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues, The past several weeks have been busy for higher education and many other enterprises as the volume and
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“Remember our legacy”: New Paltz’s second annual Black History Convocation uplifts and inspires
More than 250 students, staff and faculty came together on Feb. 19 for a vibrant, moving Black History Convocation featuring
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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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“Spies are Forever” opens Feb. 14 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts will present a staged reading of “Spies Are Forever,” a musical about a secret agent
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President Wheeler’s Feb. 2025 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues, In my first written report of the new year, I could not possibly cover all the topics that
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Bailey Savatgy ’25 and Max Libretti ’21 ’25g honored with leadership awards from Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Center
As LGBTQ+-identifying students at SUNY New Paltz, Bailey Savatgy ’25 (English: Creative Writing) – who uses they/them pronouns – 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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Sociology faculty take part in International Teaching Week in the Czech Republic
Sociology Professor Anne R. Roschelle and Human Services Instructor Katherine Raynor brought their expertise in the field of social pedagogy
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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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“Trouble in Mind” opens Nov. 22 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts will present “Trouble in Mind,” a play-within-a-play about a middle-aged Black actress in her first
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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
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Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz: “Town Hall” opens Oct. 25, with shows through Nov. 3
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Town Hall,” a conversation within a play that explores who
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Dear Colleagues: As we move forward in the Fall 2024 semester, I hope you remain enthusiastic and resilient in the
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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
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‘Show people who you are’: Women’s Leadership Summit inspires in 10th year with record number of alumnae speakers
SUNY New Paltz brought a record 50 alumnae and thought leaders and approximately 200 students together for an afternoon of
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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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SUNY New Paltz announces 2024 Heritage and Alumni Award winners
Each year, SUNY New Paltz presents awards during the annual Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall,
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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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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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STEM scholars present findings on wind farms, semiconductors, E. coli and more at AC² Summer Research Symposium 2024
Sixteen students supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program brought engaging scholarship across a wide range of topics
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New gifts raise $1.5 million for the Educational Opportunity Program
Two new gifts to the SUNY New Paltz Foundation totaling $1.5 million will create new scholarships for SUNY New Paltz
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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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“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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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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“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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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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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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A Scholars’ Mentorship Program success story, featuring Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 ‘24g
Today, SUNY New Paltz alumnus Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 (Finance; Black Studies) ‘24g (Business Administration) is a SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee and
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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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Ride on, Hawks! New Paltz officially named a Bike Friendly University
For the first time, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized SUNY New Paltz with the distinction of Honorable Mention
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Department of Art hosts Dec. 1 reception for 2023 Senior Art Exhibition, “The Final Boss: Thesis Edition”
SUNY New Paltz Visual Arts majors graduating in December 2023 invite one and all to a night of art and fellowship,
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“Education must adapt”: President Darrell P. Wheeler shares a vision for the future of higher education as 2023 O’Keefe Lecturer
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler shared an innovative view on public higher education’s future as this year’s featured
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“Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Nov. 17 at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies,” a comedic drama by
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SUNY statement on Native American Heritage Month 2023
The following message was distributed to all SUNY campuses on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. As we begin a month-long celebration
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SUNY New Paltz receives $10,000 Environmental Justice Grant from Second Nature
Second Nature, a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education, has awarded a $10,000 Catalyst
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President Wheeler’s November 2023 Report to the Faculty
Dear Colleagues: I share the following thoughts and news as we move into the second half of the fall semester.
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Professor Ilgu Ozler joins board of directors for Amnesty International
Ilgu Ozler, professor of political science at SUNY New Paltz, has been elected to serve for her second term
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Fall 2023 Distinguished Speaker Sonali Kolhatkar shares insights on the power of storytelling in shifting media narratives
Award-winning journalist and author Sonali Kolhatkar gave a rousing talk on how intentional storytelling can inspire social change as the
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SUNY New Paltz’s Title IX Working Group will offer several events and activities
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Bringing history: Sojourner Truth descendant and author Barbara Allen shares how she honors the abolitionist icon’s legacy
SUNY New Paltz welcomed children’s book author Barbara Allen, a sixth-generation granddaughter of Sojourner Truth, for a moving tribute to
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Reading and writing as self-care: New research from recent English Department graduates
It’s long been understood that reading fiction can help us be more empathetic with others. Two new studies from
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Mental Health Fair highlights support and resources for students, Sept. 27
Each semester, New Paltz brings mental health supports and resources, along with fun self-care activities, to help students build resilience
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Bestselling author Carmen Maria Machado speaks at SUNY New Paltz on the power of creativity
In the final event of the 2023 Without Limits series, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences welcomed bestselling, award-winning
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Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
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AC² Community recognizes graduates and celebrates 35th anniversary
The SUNY New Paltz AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program celebrated a landmark anniversary at a joyous annual recognition ceremony,
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Juneteenth 2023: New York events for celebration and reflection
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. Offices at SUNY New Paltz
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“Hold this moment in time”: First World New Paltz celebrates 50th annual graduation ceremony
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz students stood before a standing-room-only audience of family, friends and faculty members and were inducted
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Update on new leadership in the Disability Resource Center
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share that Ashley Guerrero ’10 (Sociology) ’14g (School Counseling) was appointed the director of
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EOP student excellence award winner Brianna Hicks ’23 reflects on journey as student leader
Arriving at SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2019 was something of a culture shock for Educational Opportunity Program
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As classes end, Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters
With the spring 2023 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 30 Stressbuster events from
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EOP to honor its best and brightest at 2023 XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program at the State University of New York New Paltz will host the 19th Annual Chi
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The impact of SUNY New Paltz: Inauguration concludes with a conversation on University and community stewardship
The Inauguration of SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler concluded on Friday, April 21, with an engaging
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Assistant Professor Ellie Mellon’s chapter on ethics in behavioral analysis selected for World Health Day resource center
Ellie Mellon, assistant professor of teaching & learning, is co-author of a chapter that was selected for publication in Elsevier’s
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Deadline extended: Call for SUNY Diversity Fellows
SUNY notified campuses on Monday, April 3, that they had detected a technical issue with the SUNY Diversity Fellows application
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Mental Health Awareness Day highlights support and resources for students, March 28
The spring 2023 Mental Health Awareness Day is taking place this Tuesday, March 28. The main event is the Mental Health Fair from
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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President’s March 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
It is my pleasure to share this month’s academic, personnel, budgetary and programming updates. Personnel Updates: Provost Search: Our finalists
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March 3: 28th annual Multicultural Education Conference
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students, and community members to the 28th annual Multicultural
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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LGBTQ+ Allies workshops in February for all campus community members
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two sets of workshops this month for students, staff and
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes research article on media portrayal of Asian Americans
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published an article on the Asian American “model minority” myth in media titled “Dancing
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President’s February 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I hope you are all settling into the second half of this academic year and gearing up for an exciting
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Matching Gift Challenge earns $15K for The Legislative Gazette at SUNY New Paltz
When the John Ben Snow Foundation challenged SUNY New Paltz to raise funds to support SUNY New Paltz students from
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Office of Employee Relations mandates new ethics training course for all state employees
All New York State employees, including all SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff, must attend an annual Comprehensive Ethics Training
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“The richness of multiculturalism”: New Paltz celebrates international programs at end-of-year festival
Year after year, SUNY New Paltz welcomes hundreds of international students from all over the world, and each semester the
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2022 semester
With the fall 2022 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 20 Stressbuster events from
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I wish to thank the many academic and professional faculty, administrators and retirees who joined Donovan and me at the
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Three generations of volunteerism made the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library’s book sale a family affair
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library held their first full-scale book sale in more than two years during the
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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Renewable energy researcher visits New Paltz for Harrington STEM Lecture
For the final fall 2022 Harrington STEM Lecture on Nov. 15, New Paltz welcomed another member of the SUNY
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Nov. 19 & 20: “Frog & Toad” take the stage in Theatre Arts thesis by Senior Katie Gudzik ’22
Years of learning about hitting marks, lighting cues and librettos have led Katie Gudzik ’22 (Theater Arts)’s Honors Program
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International Education Week report: New Paltz is a SUNY leader in international students on campus
SUNY New Paltz had more inbound international students enrolled on campus in fall 2021 than any other SUNY comprehensive
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Oasis/Haven are moving to a new location, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening on Nov. 14
Oasis/Haven, the crisis hotline and walk-in center where SUNY New Paltz students can seek counseling services from peers, will
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr addresses the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education
Sarah Carr, the award-winning education journalist, and the 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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Call for proposals and requests: Winter Professional Development Days will be held Jan. 19-20, 2023
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is planning for our fourth annual, campus-wide Professional Development Days on Jan.
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Mentorship at New Paltz led Jamie Woych ’18 to recent cover of Science Magazine
Just a few years past graduation, SUNY New Paltz alumna Jamie Woych ’18 (Biochemistry) has achieved a major career milestone:
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