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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Institutional
Faculty Governance elections are open through Monday, Dec. 23
Elections for positions in faculty governance elections for fall 2025 are currently open and the deadline is extended to 5
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End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following news and reminders about campus technology.
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Update on campus building access in winter break 2025
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17 Dear Colleagues, As the semester
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‘Infinite Value’: Will Speziale ’25 gains a vast, beneficial cultural education on campus and abroad
Will Speziale ’25 (Asian Studies; Anthropology) has a passion for archery that he was able to explore through a unique
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Dorsky Museum presents “Landmines,” an exhibition linking land to social history, in early 2025
On Feb. 8, 2025, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz opens “Landmines,” an exhibition of camera-based
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Faculty: Here’s how you can apply for the upcoming Prison Education Program
SUNY New Paltz and Columbia Green Community College are expected to launch their Prison Education Program at Green Haven Correctional
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President Wheeler’s Dec. 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues, As we enter the final weeks of the semester, I write to share fall semester milestones for our
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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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Call for faculty to develop master courses in spring 2025
SUNY New Paltz’s Offices of Academic Planning & Learning Innovation and Instructional Technology are offering a paid opportunity valued at
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Council will meet on Nov. 14
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Haggerty
Read MoreNov. 6, 2024, message from SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.
SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., shared the following message with leaders across the SUNY system on Wednesday, Nov. 6,
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President Wheeler’s Nov. 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: As we enter November, I thank you all for the important work you are doing to support the
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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CSS in the AWC: Center for Student Success expands access for students with new satellite location in the Athletic & Wellness Center
Students at SUNY New Paltz looking for academic support now have another place they can go. New Paltz’s
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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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ID Card Reader coming to the Library Faculty-Staff Study Room
The Faculty-Staff Study Room in the Sojourner Truth Library is receiving a security upgrade that will ensure that campus employees
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Campus Emergency Management team completes FEMA leadership academy
Personnel from SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Emergency Management have completed the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, an application-based critical
Read MoreProvost William McClure selected for the AASCU’s 2024 Academy for New Provosts
William McClure, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at SUNY New Paltz, is one of 26 higher education
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SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Veteran & Military Services hires ROTC cadet as first intern through SUNY program
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Veteran & Military Services (OVMS) has appointed Derek Mendez ’26 (Computer Science) as a 2024-25
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Information Technology Services Update on Alumni Access
Starting in January 2025, SUNY New Paltz alumni will have access to my.newpaltz.edu for three years after a person’s last
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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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“‘Reverse Engineering’ Chinese Government Information Controls”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Gary King ’80 ’10 HON, Oct. 15
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series is proud to welcome the Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science
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Sojourner Truth Library study rooms now reserved for current students
The following information was sent to campus by Sojourner Truth Library Dean Susan Frey on Oct. 4. As announced
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Adobe apps for personal use now available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff at a discount
The Office of Information Technology Services is pleased to announce that SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now
Read MorePresident Wheeler’s Oct. 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: As we move forward in the Fall 2024 semester, I hope you remain enthusiastic and resilient in the
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Accelerated Pathways at SUNY New Paltz: A new way for students to start working toward their master’s degree as undergraduates
SUNY New Paltz is offering a newly expanded (and still growing!) set of Accelerated Pathway Programs that let students earn
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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 MoreThe October 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Stay healthy with an apple a day
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2024, which encourages employees to
Read MoreACE at SUNY New Paltz: Celebrating a new student success model improving support, retention and completion
SUNY New Paltz students, campus leaders and state and local officials gathered on Sept. 25, 2024, to highlight the
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Top 10 in the Northeast: SUNY New Paltz rises in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 6 on the list of the best public universities in the Northeast and
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Welcome to the University! Summer Honors Program immerses new generation of student scholars into college life
A new program at SUNY New Paltz is helping high-achieving high schoolers from underrepresented populations get a taste of collegiate
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SUNY New Paltz Council will meet on Sept. 16
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Haggerty
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Nominate a colleague for a 2024-25 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The SUNY New Paltz Scholarships and Awards Committee invites nominations for SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for both full-time faculty
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who are joining our academic community as new,
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Sojourner Truth Library study space available 24/7 for fall 2024
The Sojourner Truth Library is providing 24/7 access to the Front Lobby for more options and flexibility to study in
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Welcome new Hawks! Scenes from an enthusiastic, uplifting Convocation 2024
The annual New Student Convocation is a cherished fall semester tradition at SUNY New Paltz, where students, faculty and staff
Read MoreThe Dorsky Museum will unveil new exhibitions at a Season Opening Party on Sept. 7
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share details about exciting exhibitions opening this
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
If you know of students who are doing incredible things in and out of the classroom, the Office of Communication
Read MoreCampus Construction Update, Fall 2024: Ongoing, Upcoming and Recently Completed Projects
Summer 2024 has been an active period for construction projects large and small on the SUNY New Paltz campus.
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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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Good vibes, new beginnings: Move-In Day 2024 welcomes incoming Hawks to campus
The SUNY New Paltz community came together to welcome new students and families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 22,
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,400 new students for 2024-25
More than 1,200 first-year students and nearly 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as
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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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“Our Narrow Hiding Places”: Associate Professor of English Kris Jansma’s new historical fiction novel explores emotional and generational impact of World War II
In his latest novel, “Our Narrow Hiding Places,” SUNY New Paltz Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing
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Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
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Pond Road will be closed to through-traffic starting Thursday, Aug. 15
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 12. Hello Campus
Read MoreThe Sojourner Truth Library’s Faculty-Staff Quiet Study Room will be temporarily moved starting Aug. 19
The Sojourner Truth Library’s Faculty-Staff Quiet Study Room will be temporarily moved to Room M05 starting Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
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DASNY President Robert J. Rodriguez joins SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler to survey campus housing construction
DASNY President and CEO Robert J. Rodriguez and SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler yesterday toured construction sites of
Read MoreThe August 2024 WellNYS Challenge: De-stress your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2024, which encourages employees to
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Charging towards a greener future: SUNY New Paltz engineering team prototypes more reliable EV power source
With the demand for electric cars growing as an eco-friendly alternative to gas-powered vehicles, there is an equally growing need
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Minimum wage and tax and I-9 form requirements: Student Employment updates for 2024-25
The Payroll Office advised the campus community of the new minimum wage for student employment and a new process for
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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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Ken Nystrom, professor of anthropology, appointed Director of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Professor of Anthropology Ken Nystrom as the Director of Undergraduate Research,
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Matt Newcomb, associate professor of English, appointed Director of the Faculty Development Center
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Associate Professor of English Matt Newcomb as the Director of the
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From Information Technology Services: Terminal Four will be undergoing upgrades Friday, July 12
The Terminal Four content management system will be down temporarily this Friday, July 12 for maintenance starting or shortly after
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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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Director of Purchasing David Farbaniec recognized for dedication to higher education procurement
SUNY New Paltz Director of Purchasing David Farbaniec was honored by his peers at the SUNY Purchasing Association annual conference
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SUNY New Paltz will debut a new MS in Business Analytics degree in fall 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business is launching a new graduate degree program in Business Analytics ahead of the
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New Paltz Biology researchers climb Catskill High Peaks to study off-trail hiking’s impact on imperiled songbirds
The popularity of hiking in the Catskill Mountains has skyrocketed since the pandemic, and app-driven navigation allows hikers to blaze
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University publishes spring 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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SUNY Excellence: Four New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2024
Four SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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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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Partial closure of Haggerty Administration Building parking lot on Wednesday, June 12
Good afternoon campus community, Please be aware that there will be roofing material deliveries planned for this Wednesday, June 12,
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Philosophy Professor Eugene Heath named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Eugene Heath, professor of philosophy at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title of SUNY Distinguished Professor, becoming one of
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Political Science Professor Nancy Kassop named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Nancy Kassop, professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title
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Professor Emeritus of History and Jewish Studies Gerald Sorin publishes ninth book, a biography to famed author Saul Bellow
SUNY New Paltz Professor Emeritus Gerald Sorin is the author of a new biography titled, “Saul Bellow: ‘I Was a
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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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Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., appointed Dean of the School of Education
Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Lehman College, has accepted an offer to become the
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The Digest will be taking a break and will return June 4
The editorial team behind the Digest newsletter will be taking a short break at the end of the 2023-24 academic
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Celebrating spring 2024 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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Communication, Digital Media & Journalism students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for 2024
The Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz inducted 51 juniors and seniors who demonstrated
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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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Sen Oglesby named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Sen Oglesby ’24 (Sociology—Criminology) recalls a single class that not only transformed their experience at SUNY New Paltz, but also
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Julia Lombard named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Julia Lombard ’24 (Psychology) came to SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2020 and found her voice as a
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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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“Quest for Truth”: Phoebe Heretz ’24 pivots from music to researching curiosities in astrophysics
Shortly after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Phoebe Heretz ’24 (Physics & Astronomy) moved to New Paltz in 2017
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Physics Associate Professor Catherine Herne is the 2024 Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy Catherine Herne the
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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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Information Technology Services – May 2024 Updates
As we approach the end of the 2023-24 academic year, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following updates and important
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Looking for “Office 365”? Links will change to “Microsoft 365”
Information Technology Services is alerting the campus community that links on SUNY New Paltz and IT webpages to “Office 365”
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Jessica Faieta ’85 at 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 18
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Jessica Faieta ’85 (Economics; Business Administration) to campus on May 18, 2024, where
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Myra Kressner ’76 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 19
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Myra Kressner ’76 (Secondary Education: English) back to campus on May 19, 2024,
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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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Jonathan Raskin appointed Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising effective July 1
Jonathan Raskin, professor and chair in the Department of Psychology, will be appointed to the new role of Interim Associate
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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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Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
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SUNY New Paltz initiating two-year process to seek a new athletic conference
SUNY New Paltz is beginning a two-year process of exiting the SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and seeking a new
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President Wheeler’s April 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Welcome to spring and our push toward the end of the academic year. While this will be a
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“Past is More than Prologue”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Sean Decatur, April 16
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with the Director of the American Museum of Natural History,
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“Waiting for Summer”: Anna Benlien ’23 explores time and history in “Godot”-inspired love story
Among everything that Anna Benlien ’23 (Adolescence Education) read during her time at SUNY New Paltz, the one that stuck
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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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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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President Wheeler’s March 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Let me begin with a broad thank you for all the work of colleagues across the campus. This
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Campus community celebrates outgoing Chief of University Police Michael Corbisiero at Walk-Out ceremony
After years as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), outgoing Chief Mike Corbisiero took
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