News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent appointment: BRUCE LOCKE (Computer Services) has been
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Institutional
UPD sponsors active shooter trainings for local & state officers
The University Police Department (UPD) hosted regional law enforcement agencies for multiple days of active shooter training on the SUNY
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Lieutenant Governor visits SUNY New Paltz, announces new statewide broadband plan
New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul came to SUNY New Paltz on Friday, Jan. 8 to announce a New
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New Paltz hires visiting assistant professor of Black Studies to begin in January 2016
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Cruz Bueno as visiting assistant professor of Black Studies. Bueno is taking
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SUNY New Paltz 2015 Year in Review
As 2015 comes to an end, join us as we look back at some of this year’s highlights at SUNY
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Students Jean Padilla and Kimberly Roman to serve on Black Studies search committee
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Jean Padilla ’16 (Sociology – Criminology) and Kimberly Roman ’17 (Early Childhood Education – Black Studies
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s December Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the final days of the
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University Police Department settling in to new campus home
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is now housed in the renovated Service Building in a space that
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Global Orange & Blue Day unites SUNY New Paltz worldwide
Members of the College community showed their SUNY New Paltz pride on Global Orange & Blue Day, held Friday November 20th,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent appointment: MATTHEW CUMMINGS (Sojourner Truth Library) has
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2015 brings major plastic reduction efforts to campus
SUNY New Paltz has been introducing new policies to reduce the campus’s consumption of limited-use plastic materials this year, as
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College earns NCATE reaccreditation & commendations
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) reaccreditation, a vital conferral of national
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November is SEFA participation month
Enrollment has opened for the 2015-16 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign, which makes it easy for SUNY New Paltz
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s November Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I am beginning this report with a quick
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Sojourner Truth Library main level set for spring ’16 semester reopening
A project to renovate the Sojourner Truth Library (STL) at SUNY New Paltz, underway since early planning began in 2009,
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Cherished College Council Member Carolyn Kuhlmann, 83, has died
A statement from SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian It is with a heavy heart that I share the
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Gene Ventriglia ’67 announces retirement as New Paltz’s Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Gene Ventriglia ’67, one of the most successful student-athletes in SUNY New Paltz history, will retire from his position as
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Yvonne Allenson
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Yvonne Allenson, former emeritus
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SUNY New Paltz named to 2016 list of Military Friendly® Schools
Victory Media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs and other periodicals addressing issues of workforce development for veterans, has designated SUNY
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Center for Innovation in Education at New Paltz set to open this fall
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education announces the launch of the Center for Innovation in Education at New Paltz
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Expanded Winter Session online course offerings help students get ahead
Registration has begun for the largest-ever selection of Winter Session courses available through SUNY New Paltz. Students can earn up
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: CATHY COPPINGER (Development &
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College names 2016 Ottaway Visiting Professor
Eyal Press, an author and prolific journalist whose work concentrates on ethics and social justice, will join the SUNY New
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College awarded Excellence in MWBE Participation prize
The SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) presented SUNY New Paltz with awards for Excellence in MWBE Participation
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College mourns the passing of Theatre namesake Julien J. Studley
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Julien J. Studley, namesake of
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Classified staff celebrate at annual gathering
More than 50 SUNY New Paltz classified staff members were recognized for either being promoted or joining the College staff
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New Paltz earns high marks on USDOE College Scorecard
The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has unveiled its College Scorecard, a new web-based resource for students-to-be and their
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College Foundation, Wilmorite no longer pursuing housing project
A joint statement from SUNY New Paltz Foundation Executive Director Erica Marks and SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s September Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Contents Budget Forum – Learn about budget status and
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Benjamin Center renaming event honors founder’s lifetime of service to the College and community
SUNY New Paltz administrators and notable regional and state officials gathered on Sept. 30 to christen The Benjamin Center for
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor William Allenson
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor William Allenson, Art
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At faculty meeting, SUNY Chancellor’s awardees honored and new colleagues welcomed
At the Sept. 11 meeting of SUNY New Paltz faculty, the recipients of the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s September Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Energy and enthusiasm on the campus is high this
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U.S. News ranks SUNY New Paltz 4th among public regional universities
SUNY New Paltz has again been named No. 4 among public regional universities in the North offering both bachelor’s and
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: AMANDA BABIRAD (Library) has
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President’s 2015 State of the College address
On Aug. 21, President Donald P. Christian spoke before faculty, staff and administrators on topics including the many recent successes
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College welcomes new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz proudly announces the appointment of 36 new full-time faculty for the 2015-16 academic year. “I am so pleased to
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded continuing appointment and promoted to Associate Professor
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new students
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 1,100 first-year students and their families for Moving In Day on Aug. 20. According to L. David
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Ridgeview Hall – a new modern living and learning environment – opens doors to student residents
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of Ridgeview Hall, a modern, 225-bed residence hall that will help meet significant
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SUNY New Paltz again named to list of best regional colleges in the Northeast by The Princeton Review
SUNY New Paltz has been named to the 2016 list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region” by The Princeton Review.
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Donated rescue vehicle expands College’s emergency response capabilities
Through the generosity of the New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) and the New Paltz Fire Department (NPFD), SUNY New Paltz
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Piano Summer announces winner of the 2015 Jacob Flier Piano Competition
PianoSummer at New Paltz is pleased to announce that Ryo Kaneko, of Japan, was named the first place winner of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: MARCELO BAJANA (Administrative Computing)
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Office of Records & Registration promotes from within
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Schultz ‘11g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as college registrar. Schultz, who has been a
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College appoints Dean of Students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 (Psychology & Contract) ‘82g (Psychology – Counseling & Organizational
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SUNY Press features Atrium on new publication cover
“Building a Smarter University,” a new collection of essays considering the role of Big Data in 21st century university management,
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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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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: KAREN BELL has been
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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 21st season with exceptional lineup of artists
SUNY New Paltz presents the 21st season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music,
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College mourns the passing of former professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Evan Littlefield, former professor
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College mourns the passing of former professor and department chair
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Harry White, former New
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LGBTQ consultation at Health & Counseling Center stresses acceptance and accommodation
The SUNY New Paltz Student Health & Counseling Center (HCC) hosted a consultation with an expert in the challenges and
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New-look: Office of Financial Aid prepares to offer more comprehensive student advising
The Office of Financial Aid at SUNY New Paltz is emerging under new direction and equipped with new tools for
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One Book/One New Paltz names “Orange is the New Black” as fall read
The One Book/One New Paltz Committee has chosen Piper Kerman’s memoir, “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a
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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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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: THOMAS ALBRECHT (Art Education) and PAUL
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Dutchess County Executive tours 3D printing facilities
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Marc Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive, and Ron Hicks, Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development, to
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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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College mourns passing of former associate librarian M. Celia Coulter
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of M. Celia Coulter, former associate librarian, on April
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s May Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. In my final report of the academic year, I
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College names Class of 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian
Marisa Gargaro ’15 of West Islip, N.Y., has been named the Class of 2015 valedictorian at SUNY New Paltz. As
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, on the Old
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College mourns passing of Emeritus Professor Karl O. Budmen
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of Dr. Karl O. Budmen, Ed.D., emeritus professor of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: KRISTIN BACKHAUS has been
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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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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor David Goldknopf (English).
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I am writing from the West Coast this week
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Fine and Performing Arts Dean
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced that Jennifer Mokren has been appointed Dean of the School of Fine
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SUNY New Paltz sponsors 60th anniversary of the New Paltz Regatta
SUNY New Paltz will be one of several sponsors for the New Paltz Regatta 2015, to be held on May
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SUNY invests in the future of additive manufacturing in New York State
Collaboration by SUNY New Paltz, Stony Brook University and the University at Buffalo to develop new materials and technologies for
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College partners with Rockefeller Institute to host severe weather forum
SUNY New Paltz is one of seven SUNY campuses partnering with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government to host
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Richard Impola
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Richard Impola (English).
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College mourns the passing of EmeritusProfessor Burton Bernstein
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Burton Bernstein (Physics). He
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College mourns the passing of distinguished teaching professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Distinguished Teaching Professor Dale L.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Dean of the School of Business
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today that Kristin Backhaus has been appointed Dean of the School of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: KATHIE BAKER (Sponsored Programs)
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College names Interim Provost and Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has announced that Stella Deen, associate professor of English, has been appointed Interim
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s March Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the home stretch of the semester
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Bre Pettis, innovator, artist and advanced manufacturing pioneer, to receive honorary degree; speak at SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) degree to Bre Pettis, co-founder and former CEO
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Ottaway Visiting Professor to give talk on April 13
Author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, the 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will give a
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Help Hugo bring the trophy back
Coming off a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinal round of the 2014 SUNY Mascot Madness competition, Hugo the Hawk, SUNY
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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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Prominent higher education researcher presents on “High Impact Learning Practices”
Dr. George Kuh, chancellor’s professor emeritus of higher education at Indiana University, presented his research on effective strategies and policies
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SUNY leaders call on legislators for continued bold leadership, support for local colleges
Investment Fund would support completion goal of 150,000 SUNY graduates annually The leadership from several State University of New
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New online campus map launched
The College is pleased to announce the launch of a new interactive campus map. This project supports the College ‘s Strategic
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College to test mass notification system
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Monday, March 2, at approximately
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: Carlos Aponte has transferred
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SUNY New Paltz announces new 3D printing partnerships with community colleges, hosts MakerBot CEO
On the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center at SUNY New Paltz, the College welcomed 3D printing
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Office of Communication & Marketing launches Communication Skills Series
To build an effective centralized communication and marketing operation consistent with goals of our strategic plan, the Office of Communication
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Assemblymember and alumnus tours campus construction
Assemblymember and alumnus Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) ’77 (Political Science) visited SUNY New Paltz on Feb. 17, to tour current construction
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Fall opening of new residence hall headlines 2015 SUNY New Paltz construction news
As anyone who’s been on campus this semester knows, numerous construction projects are underway at SUNY New Paltz. New buildings,
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New Paltz on best public colleges list
The Business Journals has ranked SUNY New Paltz among the top 75 public colleges in the country. The report, released
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