3D printed horse jump on display at HITS horse show
3D printing was front and center at this year’s HITS (Horse Shows In the Sun) horse show as it wrapped
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Institutional
New student-veterans welcomed to campus
The first-ever “Meet and Greet Social” for student veterans, dependents, and service members took place on Thursday, Sept. 4 in
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College launches new campus safety mobile app
SUNY New Paltz is helping to empower campus community members and put personal safety into their hands thanks to a
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Funds secured to support growing 3D Printing Initiative that benefits the College and Hudson Valley Region
SUNY New Paltz is the recipient of $850,000 dollars in capital funding for a new 3D Printing Laboratory at the
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3D printing on display at the New York State Fair
3D printing was on display at the SUNY New Paltz exhibit booth on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the 2014 New
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Weekend service on the New Paltz LOOP bus starts Aug. 30
College officials at SUNY New Paltz joined students and staff, members of the New Paltz community, and representatives from Ulster
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: Karen Bell (Educational
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College celebrates Wilderness Act with a series of fall events
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, one of the most important federal environmental
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College officially opens academic year with annual Convocation ceremony
President Donald P. Christian was joined by faculty, staff, student leaders and athletes, alumni, and Foundation board directors in welcoming
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State of the College address
New Paltz faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in LC 100 on Friday, Aug. 22, to hear President Donald P. Christian’s
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Incoming freshmen settle in during Moving In Day
SUNY New Paltz became home to more than 1,100 first-year students on Thursday during the College’s annual Moving In Day
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College welcomes 34 new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz welcomes 34 new full-time faculty to campus, including 11 faculty who will occupy new lines, for the
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Convocation ceremony set for Aug.22
SUNY New Paltz will launch a new student-focused, interactive Convocation ceremony for the incoming class on Friday, Aug. 22, at
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new first-year and transfer students
SUNY New Paltz will welcome more than 1,100 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning
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SUNY New Paltz named to 2015 list of best regional colleges in the Northeast by Princeton Review
SUNY New Paltz has been named to the 2015 list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region” by Princeton Review. New
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: Cecily Brown has
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Tenure & Reappointment
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded Continuing Appointment and promoted to Associate Professor:
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SUNY New Paltz ranks sixth in list of top value colleges in Northeast
SUNY New Paltz has been ranked No. 6 in Great Value Colleges 2014 list of “50 Affordable Colleges in the
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New Paltz hosts first meeting of Veterans Committee of the Hudson Valley Consortium for Higher Education
The first meeting of the newly formed Veterans Committee of the Hudson Valley Consortium for Higher Education took place from
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 3D printing workshops for local educators
SUNY New Paltz is serving as a classroom for regional educators and administrators taking part in STEAM It Up! workshops
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IDMH director discusses Malaysian Airlines disaster with CCTV America
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Psychology Professor and Director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) Dr. James Halpern
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Wooster Building to serve as hub for student services
At nearly 50-years-old, the Wooster Building is undergoing a $36,745,000 renovation to become a hub for student services on the
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Mexican university professors participate in Intensive English Language Program
For the second consecutive year, SUNY New Paltz is hosting professors teaching English as a Foreign Language from the southeastern
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Foundation Board welcomes new members, renews terms
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors on June 16 in New York
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College names interim dean of students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle as interim dean of students within the Division of Student
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College to host first-ever meeting of the Veterans Committee of the Hudson Valley Consortium for Higher Education
The first-ever meeting of the newly formed Veterans Committee of the Hudson Valley Consortium for Higher Education will take place
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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, July 7, at approximately
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Faculty & staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Karen Bell, chair (Educational Administration),
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SUNY New Paltz names new senior development officer
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Nicholas Rama as the College’s new senior development officer, effective July 21. “Nick
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SUNY New Paltz hosts HVEDC’s Thought Leaders Master Series
SUNY New Paltz hosted business and government leaders at the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation’s (HVEDC) first-ever State of the
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Writers Conference
SUNY New Paltz hosted the 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Writers Conference from June 20-22. The conference, made up of faculty
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SUNY New Paltz Police Department to conduct active shooter drill
The University Police Department (UPD) at SUNY New Paltz will conduct an active shooter drill tomorrow, June 21, from 8
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One Book/One New Paltz selects Nemesis for community read
One Book/One New Paltz announces the selection of “Nemesis,” by Philip Roth, as the community read for 2014. Roth’s latest
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SUNY New Paltz to host Thought Leaders Master Series: State of the Hudson Valley Economy
SUNY New Paltz will host Thought Leaders Master Series: State of the Hudson Valley Economy on Tuesday, June 24, from
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PianoSummer at New Paltz celebrates 20th anniversary
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 20th season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano
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SUNY New Paltz names new associate vice president for student affairs
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Linda Eaton as the College’s new Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, effective
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Doug Sheppard Golf Classic raises scholarship money for students
More than 130 participants teed off at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic: SUNY New Paltz’s Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with three SUNYCUAD Awards
New Paltz’s Office of Communication and Marketing was recognized by The State University of New York Council for University Advancement
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SUNY New Paltz students named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
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SUNY New Paltz awarded SUNY Small Grant Sustainability funding
SUNY New Paltz is one of nine SUNY campuses to receive 2014 Small Grant Sustainability funding, which aims to promote
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SUNY New Paltz names new assistant vice president for institutional research
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Lucy Walker as the College’s new assistant
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor
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Hudson Valley Writing Project to offer workshops in July
The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz will offer two “place-based” writing programs in Dutchess County in collaboration
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Nominations sought for Heritage Awards
SUNY New Paltz is seeking nominations for the prestigious Heritage Awards, which will be presented during Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18,
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SUNY New Paltz President appointed to Central Hudson Board of Directors
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue
The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue was held in the Athletic and Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 21.
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with SEFA awards
The New York State Employees Federal Appeal (SEFA) celebrated a successful year of fundraising with a breakfast reception and award
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Celebration honors the hard work of Campus Auxiliary Services employees
Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) marked the end of the academic year with a celebration honoring the work of its employees.
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New Paltz celebrates student success with Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage in tassels, caps, cords, and gowns at this year’s
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IDMH director to support 9/11 survivors, families at Memorial Museum opening
Dr. James Halpern, director of SUNY New Paltz’s Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), will join a handful of Red
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College officials attend kick-off event celebrating 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act
SUNY New Paltz college officials attended the kick-off event on Wednesday, May 7, in Albany, N.Y., for this year’s celebration
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SUNY New Paltz appoints new coordinator of veteran services
Jason F. Gilliland has been appointed the new coordinator of veteran services at the State University of New York at
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SUNY New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven State University of New York at New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the
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SUNY New Paltz names Class of 2014 valedictorian and salutatorian
Arielle Rubinstein, a double major in communication disorders and linguistics, has been named the class of 2014 valedictorian at the
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SUNY New Paltz to celebrate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10
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Updated: “Augie Goes to College” tells story of beloved SUNY New Paltz dog; book reading and author meet-and-greet May 9
Alumna Rachel Rigolino ’93g (English), who serves as an instructor in the English Department at the State University of New
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SUNY New Paltz mourns the loss of 104 year-old benefactor
The College was saddened to learn of the passing of Nadia Shepard of Ellenville, N.Y. earlier this week. Nadia, along
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President Christian’s May Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty May 2, 2014 With the shifts in the April schedule of faculty meetings
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SUNY New Paltz president participates in White House Task Force discussion to protect students from sexual assault
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian was one of only a handful of invited college presidents at a White
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Faculty & staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Professor Lisa Barker (Secondary Education)
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Men’s volleyball team has historic season
The State University of New York at New Paltz men’s volleyball team enjoyed a historic run in 2014, experiencing its
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College appoints new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Barrett as its new dean of
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New Paltz selected for The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges
The Princeton Review has selected the State University of New York at New Paltz for inclusion in its 2014 “Guide
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State approves SUNY New Paltz plan for START-UP NY program
Empire State Development (ESD), the State’s economic development agency, has approved SUNY New Paltz’s plan to take part in START-UP
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SUNY New Paltz partners with high school to make 3D printing a reality for students
SUNY New Paltz recently provided two MakerBot 3D printers, on extended loan, to New Paltz High School in hopes of
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SUNY New Paltz students selected for nationally recognized award
Forty-two SUNY New Paltz students were recently named to Who’s Who Among Students, a nationally recognized award program for college
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Students and scholars come together for eighth annual NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference
Since its inception on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2007, the NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference has served
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SUNY New Paltz alumnus and longtime director of research at Mohonk Preserve to receive honorary degree; speak at Undergraduate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of science degree to alumnus Paul
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Ed Carroll ’85 delivers Distinguished Speaker Series lecture to packed house
Ed Carroll ’85, the man behind the creation of some of television’s most successful programs including “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men,”
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President Christian’s March Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty March 28, 2014 Our long, cold, snowy winter has tested everyone’s spirit (and
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Tavern Owners Agreement celebrated
The New Paltz campus community, local tavern owners and town officials came together on Tuesday, March 25, to
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New Paltz Magazine Spring Issue
Read the spring issue of New Paltz magazine, highlighting students, alumni and faculty accomplishments as well as campus news. The
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Historic Huguenot Street extends free membership to students
Tweet SUNY New Paltz students are now automatically eligible for free admission to the buildings and tours of the National
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Atrium showcased on InsideHigherEd social media
The prominent publication InsideHigherEd regularly changes the background wallpaper images on its various social media sites. In response to a
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Re-signing ceremony celebrates 15 years of the Tavern Owners Agreement
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tavern Owners Agreement and the launch of two new community
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Hugo the Hawk to defend SUNY Mascot Madness Title
Hugo the Hawk, mascot of the State University of New York at New Paltz, is looking to defend the title
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SUNY New Paltz among Kiplinger’s top best value public colleges in the nation
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named the State University of New York at New Paltz to its 2014 lists of
Read MoreCollege Council schedules its next meeting
NEW PALTZ – The College Council of the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in the Haggerty Administration Building, Room 903. Reports will be given by College Council Chairman Kenneth J. Abt and College President Donald Christian. Included in…
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New interim dean of the School of Business appointed
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Kristin Backhaus as interim dean of the School of Business, effective July 1, 2014. She will serve in this capacity while a national search is conducted for a permanent dean. Currently the assistant dean for assessment…
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SUNY New Paltz holds groundbreaking ceremony for new residence hall
The State University of New York at New Paltz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall
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New Paltz again ranked as best value by Kiplinger’s
The State University of New York at New Paltz is again among the top 100 best values in the nation
Read MoreTop high school students compete in regional “Poetry Out Loud” competition at SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz –Students from 12 area high schools were among those competing in the Mid-Hudson Region’s Poetry Out Loud competition at SUNY New Paltz on Thursday, Feb.6. Before a live audience, 45 top regional high school students recited poetry, and a panel of judges evaluated the entrants’ performances. Scores were based on…
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New Paltz celebrates opening of MakerBot Innovation Center
NEW PALTZ – New Paltz celebrated the opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center with a press event and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11. More than 100 people, including members of the business community, students, faculty and staff, attended the event, which was followed by a lecture by…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The campus community was introduced to award-winning science and human rights journalist Sonia Shah, New Paltz’s 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, with a Q&A session at the Honors Center on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Shah joins the New Paltz faculty this semester to teach the seminar “Science, Environment, and…
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SUNY New Paltz to host grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Feb. 11
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will celebrate the grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in the McKenna Theatre Lobby. The grand opening will be followed by a lecture, titled “Leading the Next Industrial…
Read MoreNew Paltz to host “Poetry Out Loud” competition
NEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz will host the Mid-Hudson Region’s Poetry Out Loud competition for high school students on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Auditorium on the New Paltz campus. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest for high schoolers,…
Read MoreNew Paltz chemistry students conduct groundbreaking research
With support from Intel, STEM research flourishes at New Paltz NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz has joined forces with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) to conduct groundbreaking research in developing the next generation of computer chips. "It means a lot to me….
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Chorale Ensemble seeks members
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is seeking members of the community interested in joining its College-Community Chorale for the spring 2014 season. Membership is open to singers from the public and SUNY New Paltz students. No audition is required. This season’s program will include…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz names 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
NEW PALTZ – Sonia Shah, an award-winning journalist who covers science and international human rights issues, has been named the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Shah will join the New Paltz faculty in the spring of 2014 to…
Read MoreStudents named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
Read MoreStudents place in first-ever SUNY-wide music competition
Three musical acts from SUNY New Paltz were selected for inclusion in the first-ever annual SUNY Music Madness competition—a system-wide
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new residence hall on Dec. 19
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall on Thursday, Dec.19, at 11 a.m. on the New Paltz campus. The ceremony will take place in parking lot 37A adjacent to the Athletic and Wellness Center. President…
Read MoreNew Paltz again ranked as best value by Kiplinger’s
NEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz is again among the top 100 best values in the nation for public four-year institutions that deliver a high quality education at an affordable price, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s annual rankings for 2014. New Paltz ranked 49th and was…
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SUNY New Paltz 3D printing initiative wins $1 million in state economic development funding
NEW PALTZ – The 3D printing initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz has been awarded $1 million in economic development funding through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The announcement was made today, Dec. 11, in Albany, N.Y. The award will support the college’s goal…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz names new community and government relations associate
NEW PALTZ – Richard Winters has joined the President’s Office as the new community and government relations associate at the State University of New York at New Paltz. In this role, Winters, a SUNY New Paltz alumnus, supports and assists the work of the president and the chief of staff/associate vice president…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz named a top producer of Fulbright scholars for 2013-14; Two New Paltz faculty awarded Fulbrights
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz was named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars for master’s institutions in 2013-2014, according to the U.S. Department of State. “SUNY New Paltz has long been known for its international engagement, and part of that history has been a…
Read MoreKeyBank supports scholarships for SUNY New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ — Recently Key Bank made a generous gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz in support student scholarships. “On behalf of SUNY New Paltz, I would like to thank Key Bank for their ongoing generosity of supporting the college, our students, and programs,” said Lisa…
Read MoreOne Book/One New Paltz selects Toni Morrison’s Home for community read
NEW PALTZ – One Book/One New Paltz at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the selection of Home by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. A series of events and conversations based on Morrison’s novella are scheduled throughout November both on campus and in the community. The narrative focuses…
Read More"Let’s Talk About Race, Gender and Identity" Symposium, Nov. 16
NEW PALTZ– The Student Association at the State University of New York at New Paltz will host a campus-wide symposium, "Let’s Talk About Race, Gender and Identity" on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union, Mufti-Purpose Room. The program begins at 1 p.m. with lunch and registration. The program continues with opening…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes master teachers
NEW PALTZ— The State University of New York at New Paltz is hosting 20 math and science teachers from 13 school districts throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley region as part of its Master Teachers Program (MTP). The new statewide initiative aims to identify, reward, and support master math and science teachers throughout…
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