The College has scheduled two events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Honnors Center has organized a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8, and a flag-planting ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives and in recognition of all first responders. The ceremony will take…
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Senior Caitlin Langone featured in NBC documentary
Caitlin Langone ’11 (English) will be featured in a two-hour documentary titled "Children of 9/11," Monday Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Langone became connected with a British production company while traveling abroad. The production company followed her progress on the New Paltz campus throughout her spring semester to graduation. Langone…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz open and classes resume
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is open. All classes have resumed their normal schedule as of today Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Functionality was largely restored to the College after the effects of Hurricane Irene. For the latest information, please see our website, www.newpaltz.edu. There…
Read moreCollege to welcome 1,880 new first-year and transfer students
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome 1,195 new first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22. The new students will be joined Tuesday, Aug. 23, by 685 transfer students, for a total of…
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New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team is setting its sights high again after recent awards and favorable coverage by Forbes magazine. This time, the team’s goal is to claim the world’s fastest land speed record for a solar-powered vehicle with their car, the SUNyHAWK. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug….
Read morePresident praises signing of NYSUNY 2020 bill
NEW PALTZ–President Donald P. Christian issued the following statement about the NYSUNY 2020 bill: “By signing the NYSUNY 2020 bill, Governor Cuomo has created a more rational and predictable environment for SUNY students and their families to plan their educational expenses. This historic bill will allow New Paltz to provide courses and…
Read moreLt. Gov. Duffy launches Mid-Hudson Council at New Paltz
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched his Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Wednesday, July 27. This Council will recreate the relationships between state government and businesses to kick-start regional economic development and grow employment throughout the region. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy joined local legislatures, business leaders, community members and members of the College…
Read moreCollege names Ohio educator as Interim Provost
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Cheryl B. Tornsey, most recently the Vice President and Dean of the College at Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at New Paltz, effective July 15. Torsney…
Read morePresident Supports Five-Year Tuition Plan
New Paltz-President Donald P. Christian issued the following statement about the Governor and Legislature’s support of a five-year tuition plan for SUNY campuses: "I am delighted by the leadership of the Governor and the Legislature in supporting long-overdue reform of how tuition is set in New York State. This is a historic…
Read moreSUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Donald P. Christian President of SUNY New Paltz
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Contact: Morgan Hook; morgan.hook@suny.edu; 518-320-1311 Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today unanimously appointed Dr. Donald P. Christian president of SUNY New Paltz. Christian has served as interim president since July 2010 and provost and vice president for academic affairs…
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