Dorsky Museum will open new exhibitions at Sept. 15 public reception
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to invite community members to a public reception
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 1,200 first-year students and roughly 900 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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New SUNY New Paltz study measures value of open space in the Mid-Hudson Valley
SUNY New Paltz, in collaboration with the Regional Plan Association, has completed a multi-year study measuring the value of open
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz:
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The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz, in partnership with the Center for International Programs, is
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The Dorsky Museum announces “Community and Continuity: Native American Art of New York”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Community and Continuity: Native American Art of New York,”
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Takeshi Nagayasu takes first prize at PianoSummer competition, earns debut recital at Carnegie Hall
PianoSummer at New Paltz has awarded Takeshi Nagayasu of Japan the top prize in the 20th annual Jacob Flier Piano
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HVWP invites Courageous Writers to weeklong program at Roosevelt Historic Site
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz welcomes young writers aged 12-16 to join master teachers and
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The Dorsky Museum announces “Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Trans List”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz announces “Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Trans List,” an exhibition featuring 40 portraits and
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Latest Benjamin Center Report Examines the New York State Testing Program, 2012-2016
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 20th discussion brief, “Tests are Turning
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PianoSummer 2018 marks 20th anniversary of Flier Competition
PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz will return for its 2018 season from July 9 – 27, with a series of
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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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Spring 2018 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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EvoS Summer Institute returns to SUNY New Paltz, July 23-25
Registration is now open for the 2018 Evolutionary Studies (EvoS) Summer Institute at SUNY New Paltz, a professional development opportunity
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SUNY New Paltz will host International Association for Feminist Economics conference, June 19-21
The Economics Department and the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department will co-host the 27th annual conference of the International
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New young writers program explores life and work of Washington Irving, legendary Hudson Valley man of letters
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) will collaborate with Historic Hudson Valley this summer to offer “Untold Stories, Unheard Voices,”
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Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates celebrate at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates in the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 joined in a tradition linking
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SUNY New Paltz confers nearly 600 advanced degrees at Graduate Commencement 2018
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz’s newest graduate alumni celebrated with friends, family and faculty mentors as the College opened Commencement
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“TIME TRAVELERS: Hudson Valley Artists 2018” opens at The Dorsky on June 16
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of “TIME TRAVELERS,” the 2018 edition of
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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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Dean of the School of Education to step down, return to faculty
Michael S. Rosenberg, dean of the School of Education, has announced his plans to end his service as dean and
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SUNY New Paltz again earns Military Friendly® Gold status
Victory Media, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has named SUNY New Paltz
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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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Class of 2018 Valedictorian: Reem Ahmed
[View the transcript and video of Reem’s address] Reem Ahmed ’17 (Accounting) of Queens, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian
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Class of 2018 Salutatorian: Julia Friedman
[View the transcript and video of Julia’s address] As Class of 2018 salutatorian, Julia Friedman ’17 (Communication Disorders) of Centerport,
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President Christian appointed co-chair of Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council
Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency, has announced SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s appointment
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SUNY New Paltz among best in nation procuring Gilman international scholarships
SUNY New Paltz is among the top colleges in the nation at helping students support their study abroad goals through
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SUNY New Paltz unveils new, state-of-the-art solar energy system
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, other senior state officials, and energy leaders
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, in the
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Broadway Arts Collective brings new Summer Theatre Camp to SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce new Summer Theatre Camps for elementary, middle and
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Ancestor’s Trail project maps evolutionary history onto Mohonk Preserve hiking trails
The Evolutionary Studies Program at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the community to the Ancestor’s Trail, a unique
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“Without Limits” series returns with conversation on monuments and history
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY New Paltz will host a timely panel titled “Contested Memory: Global
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“Avenue Q” opens April 19 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Avenue Q,” a laugh-out-loud musical acted by
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“Rise Up and Write”: New HVWP summer program empowers teens as advocates on public issues
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is adding a new program, “Rise Up and Write,” to
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UPD receives accreditation from state Division of Criminal Justice Services
Members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) traveled to the state capital of Albany, N.Y., on April
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SUNY New Paltz launches new undergraduate program in Business Analytics
The AACSB-accredited School of Business at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Science program in
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Animation Celebration will bring former Hanna-Barbera president to New Paltz
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism will host a two-day “Animation and Design Celebration” on April 13 and 14,
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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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Dorsky Museum will co-host symposium on approaches to exhibiting Andy Warhol’s art
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
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Benjamin Center’s 19th discussion brief examines veterans’ services at state and local level
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy at SUNY New Paltz has released its 19th discussion brief, “State and Local Veteran’s
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates full renovation and expansion of Speech-Language and Hearing Center
The SUNY New Paltz community and special guests gathered on March 15, 2018, for an open house and ribbon-cutting celebrating
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SUNY New Paltz College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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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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School of Education takes the lead in training future administrators
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating a new partnership with the Mid-Hudson School Study Council and
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Library will observe Sojourner Truth Day with panel and exhibition
The Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz announces a new celebration of the life and legacy of its namesake,
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“Water by the Spoonful” opens March 1 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Water by the Spoonful,” a stirring dramatization of one
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School of Business announces 2018 Hall of Fame inductees
Since 2001, the School of Business Hall of Fame has recognized the achievements of students, faculty, alumni and community members
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School of Business will offer free MBA advising this spring
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions to provide students and community members with an
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Fall 2017 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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Pianosummer winner will perform at SUNY New Paltz in preparation for Carnegie Hall recital
Polina Kulikova, who took top honors in the 2017 Pianosummer Jacob Flier Competition at SUNY New Paltz, will return to
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to James H. Ottaway Jr. at May Commencement
[The College will present two honorary degrees at the May 2018 Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. Use this link to read about
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Janus Adams at May Commencement
[The College presented two honorary degrees at the May 2018 Commencement ceremonies. Use this link to read about the other
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Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2018
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for
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Modern spaces and solar system highlight spring 2018 construction news
SUNY New Paltz Facilities Management staff are looking forward to another busy year, as they continue adding and enhancing modern
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Free income tax assistance available through School of Business
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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Dorsky Museum: Spring 2018 public programs
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its spring public programs, which relate to the Museum’s
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Acclaimed jazz and experimental musician Susie Ibarra will premiere new work at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Music is pleased to announce that the world premiere performance of Susie Ibarra’s “Talking
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SUNY New Paltz in top three percent of all U.S. colleges in Social Mobility Index
The College ranked number 45 out of 1,363 U.S. colleges and universities in the 2017 edition of the Social Mobility
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With AACSB reaccreditation, New Paltz School of Business remains at the top of the class
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) has extended its accreditation of the SUNY New Paltz School
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Economic Impact Statement shows SUNY New Paltz contributes nearly $360 million to local economy
SUNY New Paltz is the number one employer in Ulster County and a driver of hundreds of millions of dollars
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Benjamin Center will partner with Village and DEC to host drinking water discussion, Jan. 31
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz will collaborate with the Village of New Paltz and
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Apply now for k-12 Literacy Tutoring at SUNY New Paltz
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2018 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Theatre Professor preps for role as 2018 Winter Olympics sound designer
Sun Hee Kil, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, will serve as associate sound designer for the opening
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The Dorsky Museum announces “Steven Holl: Making Architecture”
The Dorsky Museum’s Hudson Valley Masters series continues in 2018 with “Steven Holl: Making Architecture,” an exhibition examining the work and process of
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Dorsky Museum will open three new exhibitions at Feb. 10 public reception
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to invite community members to a public reception
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New Paltz earns spot on Kiplinger’s “Best College Values” list
SUNY New Paltz received high marks in the 2018 edition of the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best College Values” list, coming
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The Dorsky Museum announces “Abstract Minded: Works by Six Contemporary African Artists”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to present “Abstract Minded: Works by Six Contemporary
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Div. of Engineering Programs wins equipment grant to fund natural fiber research
Jared W. Nelson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, has received a $75,000 grant to purchase state-of-the-art
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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SUNY New Paltz appoints college registrar
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Stella Turk as college registrar after a competitive national search. She will
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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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Dorsky Museum will partner on major Warhol exhibition series in 2018
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to present “Marking Time: Andy Warhol’s Vision of
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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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College shares news of the passing of alumnus and former Congressman Maurice Hinchey
President Donald P. Christian shared the following message with the SUNY New Paltz community after the passing of alumnus Maurice
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SUNY New Paltz named a Military Friendly® school for third year running
G.I. Jobs, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has named SUNY New Paltz
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SUNY New Paltz experiences biggest turnout to date at fourth annual Veterans Day Dining In
Approximately 150 guests were in attendance at the fourth annual SUNY New Paltz Veterans Day Dining In ceremony, as more
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SUNY New Paltz and Red Cross partner on hurricane relief discussion, Nov. 16
The Institute of Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz and the American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley will
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SUNY Chancellor joins College to break ground on state-of-the-art Engineering Innovation Hub
SUNY New Paltz welcomed SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and other leaders in government, business and higher education to campus
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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Nov. 9 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with performances Nov. 9-12 and
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School of Business will offer free MBA advising sessions
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions to provide students and community members with an
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Multicultural Education Conference returns to New Paltz for 23rd year
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz will hold the 23rd annual Multicultural Education Conference, Friday, Nov. 17, from
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Liberal Arts & Sciences series returns to explore theme of “Citizenship”
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences proudly presents the return of the Without Limits speaker series, a year-long sequence
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Gerald Benjamin and Fred Kowal will debate state constitutional convention, Oct. 16 at New Paltz
On Monday, Oct. 16, SUNY New Paltz will host a debate on the question of whether New York State should
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High scores in Environment, Outcomes power New Paltz on Wall Street Journal College Rankings
SUNY New Paltz appears in the 2018 installment of the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education College Rankings, an
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 5, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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Mainstage Productions’ “To Kill a Mockingbird” opens Oct. 12 at Parker Theatre
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the first Mainstage Productions play
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SUNY New Paltz will conduct lockdown drill in Wooster Hall on Oct. 11
The Office of Emergency Management and the University Police Department at SUNY New Paltz will conduct a partial lockdown drill on
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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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Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz brings expertise to Haiti as part of a statewide partnership
The State University of New York today announced a statewide collaboration involving SUNY New Paltz, nine other SUNY campuses and
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Art Uncorked benefit for The Dorsky Museum, Oct. 18 at The Century Association
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will host its premier fundraising event of the year 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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SUNY New Paltz to host panel discussion on the ethics of hunting and deer management
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz and Mohonk Preserve will present a panel discussion on
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U.S. News & World Report ranks SUNY New Paltz among Northeast’s best universities
SUNY New Paltz continued its run of strong performance in college rankings, appearing at No. 7 on the U.S. News
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Dorsky Museum appoints Anastasia James curator of exhibitions and programs
SUNY New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Anastasia James as
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Latest Benjamin Center brief debunks “marijuana gateway fallacy”
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 18th discussion brief, “The Marijuana Gateway
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New Paltz will again host SUNY College Fair, Sept. 14
SUNY New Paltz is proud welcome students, parents and community members to the annual SUNY Mid-Hudson College Fair on Thursday,
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President Christian calls for community dialogue about Hasbrouck Complex building names
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian called on the campus community on Thursday, Aug. 31, to engage in a
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Stories from the Shawangunk frontier: New Paltz will host talk on vanished pioneers
Local historian, author and SUNY New Paltz alumna Robi Josephson ’87 ’90g (English) will return to campus to offer an
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