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
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz college officials attended the kick-off event on Wednesday, May 7, in Albany, N.Y., for this year’s celebration
Read MoreJason F. Gilliland has been appointed the new coordinator of veteran services at the State University of New York at
Read MoreSeven State University of New York at New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the
Read MoreArielle Rubinstein, a double major in communication disorders and linguistics, has been named the class of 2014 valedictorian at the
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10
Read MoreAlumna Rachel Rigolino ’93g (English), who serves as an instructor in the English Department at the State University of New
Read MoreThe College was saddened to learn of the passing of Nadia Shepard of Ellenville, N.Y. earlier this week. Nadia, along
Read MorePresident’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty May 2, 2014 With the shifts in the April schedule of faculty meetings
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian was one of only a handful of invited college presidents at a White
Read MoreCongratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Professor Lisa Barker (Secondary Education)
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz men’s volleyball team enjoyed a historic run in 2014, experiencing its
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Barrett as its new dean of
Read MoreThe Princeton Review has selected the State University of New York at New Paltz for inclusion in its 2014 “Guide
Read MoreEmpire State Development (ESD), the State’s economic development agency, has approved SUNY New Paltz’s plan to take part in START-UP
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz recently provided two MakerBot 3D printers, on extended loan, to New Paltz High School in hopes of
Read MoreForty-two SUNY New Paltz students were recently named to Who’s Who Among Students, a nationally recognized award program for college
Read MoreSince its inception on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2007, the NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference has served
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of science degree to alumnus Paul
Read MoreEd Carroll ’85, the man behind the creation of some of television’s most successful programs including “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men,”
Read MorePresident’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty March 28, 2014 Our long, cold, snowy winter has tested everyone’s spirit (and
Read MoreThe New Paltz campus community, local tavern owners and town officials came together on Tuesday, March 25, to
Read MoreRead the spring issue of New Paltz magazine, highlighting students, alumni and faculty accomplishments as well as campus news. The
Read MoreTweet SUNY New Paltz students are now automatically eligible for free admission to the buildings and tours of the National
Read MoreThe prominent publication InsideHigherEd regularly changes the background wallpaper images on its various social media sites. In response to a
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tavern Owners Agreement and the launch of two new community
Read MoreHugo the Hawk, mascot of the State University of New York at New Paltz, is looking to defend the title
Read MoreKiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named the State University of New York at New Paltz to its 2014 lists of
Read MoreNEW 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…
Read MoreNEW 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…
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz is again among the top 100 best values in the nation
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreNEW 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 MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNEW 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 –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 MoreWith 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreCongratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
Read MoreThree musical acts from SUNY New Paltz were selected for inclusion in the first-ever annual SUNY Music Madness competition—a system-wide
Read MoreNEW 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 –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…
Read MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreNEW 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…
Read MoreYOUNG WRITERS’ PROGRAMS SATURDAY YOUNG WRITERS’ WORKSHOP November 16, 2013 The Hudson Valley Writing Project is delighted to offer this special morning program at SUNY New Paltz for student writers in grades 3-12 on November 16th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. With creative inspiration from some of the region’s finest teachers, students will enjoy…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz will host colleagues from SUNY campuses across southern New York on Monday, Oct. 21 for "Harnessing Systemness: Regional Discussions on Efficiency and Excellence." “By sharing services with other campuses in our system, every SUNY college and university in New York has put…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is collaborating with the Village and Town of New Paltz, as well as the New Paltz Police Department, on a “good neighbor” initiative, which aims to address concerns regarding noise, security, and lighting on Plattekill Avenue and other residential…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – Students, faculty, and staff at the State University of New York at New Paltz will dedicate themselves to the local community on Oct. 18 – 19 in honor of Make a Difference Day 2013. For the ninth consecutive year, the College is taking part in the national day of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz recognized the dedication of alumni and faculty during Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22, on the New Paltz campus. Heritage Awards were presented to alumni and faculty who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities and embody the ideals of the College….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – On Thursday, Oct. 3 the State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Business was presented with a check in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of Empire State Bank Charitable Trust to support the School’s Hall of Fame Ceremony. “We greatly appreciate the generous donation from…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ—The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to welcome Edward C. Lane, certified financial planner at Lane Financial Management, and Janet L. Ready, president & chief operating officer at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, to its Business Advisory Council (BAC). “We are pleased…
Read MoreThe Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) has chosen the 3D Printing Initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz as a top priority project to be considered for state funding in this year’s round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council Initiative. State funding would allow New Paltz to…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz will host admissions representatives from over 45 SUNY colleges and universities at the Mid-Hudson SUNY College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Athletic & Wellness Center. Sponsored by the SUNY Office of Enrollment Management, the…
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz ranked 6th among best public regional universities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic with both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings. New Paltz also ranked 33rd among public and private regional universities in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Erica Marks as the College’s new vice president for development and alumni relations after a competitive national search. She will assume her new role on November 1. Marks brings to New Paltz 28 years of fundraising…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to report nearly $40,000 was raised at the Doug Sheppard Classic Scholarship Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit New Paltz students who were affected by Super Storm Sandy and other students experiencing sudden financial hardship who are in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – James H. Ottaway, Jr., distinguished journalist, publisher, and newspaper executive, will deliver the seventh annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library, at the State University of New York at New Paltz, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.19, in Coykendall Science Building…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ- The State University of New York at New Paltz announces a lecture by Dr. Hod Lipson, professor of engineering at Cornell University, director of the Creative Machines Lab, and co-author of the book “Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing.” His presentation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – A new training video created by the State University of New York at New Paltz offers real advice and tactics for surviving an armed attack. “The intent of this video is to raise awareness for our faculty, staff and students, as well as present pre-plan options in case of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Michele Halstead as the College’s new vice president for administration and finance after a competitive national search. She will assume her new role on August 19. Halstead is currently the assistant vice president for administration and…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome an academically talented and diverse group of 1,134 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. They will be joined by 681 transfer students for the start…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The famed multiphonic singers of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery, whose sellout performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center received national acclaim, will perform “Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing” at SUNY New Paltz in conjunction with The Dorsky Museum exhibition, Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art as part of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ- The New York State Board of Regents has announced the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz, to the State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching. Composed of K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education…
Read MoreThe State University of New Paltz recently welcomed 21 professors from universities in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo as part of a new SUNY-Puebla Intensive English Program (IEP). The program is one of the first efforts in Mexico to take place under President Obama’s “100,000 Strong in the Americas”…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ –The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich. has made a $20,000 gift of support to The Lucy Delgado Scholarship Endowment at the State University of New York at New Paltz. The gift is made in honor of Dr. Jane Delgado (’73), a SUNY alumnae, former SUNY New Paltz Foundation board…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ- “Art Meets Life”, an exhibition organized by the The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Art Department, and curated by New Paltz professors Rimer Cardillo and Francois Deschamps will open at the Dorsky Gallery / Curatorial Programs with a reception on Sunday, July 14 from 2:00 –…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will issue an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on campus between the hours of 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Members of the New Paltz community may hear a series of loud tones followed by…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ- The State University of New York at New Paltz has been ranked No. 5 in The College Database list of “Top 50 public colleges and universities for best lifetime degree value,” a list of the nation’s college’s with the greatest lifetime return on investment (ROI). New Paltz was one…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ -The State University of New York at New Paltz has been selected as one of the first four campuses to host Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NYS Master Teacher Program, a new statewide initiative proposed in the 2013 State of the State Address, that will encourage the state’s best teachers…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – President Donald Christian of the State University of New York at New Paltz has officially submitted the Campus Sustainability Plan to the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). To support the plan, the College has hired a full-time sustainability coordinator and a part-time energy coordinator who…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The Princeton Review has selected the State University of New York at New Paltz for inclusion in its 2013 Guide to 322 Green Colleges. The guide, produced in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, profiles 320 institutions of higher education in the United States and two…
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz has been ranked No. 2 in the Affordable Colleges Online list
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will issue an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on campus between 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 4. Members of the New Paltz community may hear a series of loud tones followed by a voice indicating…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will join statewide SUNY campuses in adopting a standardized Financial Aid Award Letter for the 2013-14 academic year. The initiative is part of the SUNY Smart Track™ campaign, SUNY’s broader commitment to transparency in college financing. The SUNY Smart Track™…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is 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 2012-13. New Paltz ranked 44th out of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that the Ulster County Community Foundation has awarded $1,000 to support its Young Writers’ Program. The award recognizes HVWP’s commitment to serving Ulster County students affected by poverty. HVWP Director Tom Meyer said, “We love this…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will soon offer its first-ever Winter Session, giving students the chance to get ahead or catch up by taking one of three online courses in January. The SUNY New Paltz Winter Session will be held from Jan. 2 to Jan….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – SUNY New Paltz’s latest renewable energy project came on line this month with the installation of a 5kilowatt solar array that are now being used to power a garage and to recharge the batteries of the fleet of electric vehicles that were acquired in an earlier environmental initiative….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The Atrium at The State University of New York at New Paltz, has earned national recognition in the 2012 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – Students, faculty and staff at the State University of New York at New Paltz will dedicate themselves to the local community on Oct. 19 – 20 in honor of Make a Difference Day 2012. For the eighth consecutive year, the college is taking part in the national day of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome 1,155 new first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23. The new students will be joined for the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 27, by…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The Office of Communication and Marketing at the State University of New York at New Paltz was recognized by The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) with three Awards for Excellence. New Paltz was recognized with two Best of Category awards – one in the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The Center for Research, Regional Education, and Outreach (CRREO) at the State University of New York at New Paltz is one of 10 members of the Mid-Hudson Sustainability Planning Consortium, a group that recently received an $800,000 grant from the <a href="http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Cleaner-Greener">New York State Energy Research and…
Read MoreThe eastern edge of campus will soon be much easier, safer, and more scenic for pedestrians. Built along the footprint of an old village road, the new Mohonk Walk will provide foot access between the Excelsior Concourse and the site of a future new science building near the campus’s main entrance….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The University Police Department (UPD) at the State University of New York at New Paltz will be conducting active shooter training over the next two weekends on the College’s campus. The training will take place on two Saturdays, June 16 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – Irene Baker, executive vice president, director of the regional economic development councils for Empire State Development and director of cabinet affairs in the New York State Governor’s Office, will deliver a luncheon keynote address at the “Is There a Regional Agenda for the Hudson Valley?” conference. The conference…
Read MoreAn interview between President Donald Christian and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will air on the radio show A Conversation with… on Thursday, May 3, from 1-2 p.m. The interview was taped in front of a live audience in Parker Theatre on April 26. During the interview, Christian spoke about his…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announced today that Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Esq. has been appointed its first executive director for compliance and campus climate. She will assume her duties on June 18 and will report directly to President Donald P. Christian. In this new role,…
Read MoreThe three-year renovation of the 65,000-square-foot Old Main Building, home of the College’s School of Education, will be celebrated with a rededication ceremony on May 11 at 11 a.m. Following the ribbon-cutting, which will take place in front of the red doors, a reception will be held in the 1907 Room….
Read MoreThe State University of New York at New Paltz has been selected for inclusion in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition. New Paltz was also featured in the previous two editions of the guide, which was first published in 2010. New Paltz’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability and…
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 26 at 3p.m., President Donald Christian will be interviewed by WAMC’s President and CEO Alan Chartock. The live to tape radio show A Conversation with… is free and open to the public and will take place in Parker Theatre. During the one hour program, Chartock will interview Christian about…
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts closes its 2011/2012 Mainstage season with Joe Masteroff’s Cabaret. Directed by Nancy Saklad, with musical direction by Brendon Sturiale and choreography by Connie Rotunda, performances take place April 19 to 29 in McKenna Theatre located on the college campus. Enter the world of the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz has been ranked as one of the Best Graduate Schools for Fine Arts by U.S.News & World Report. In the 2013 rankings, New Paltz’ Master of Fine Arts program was ranked 83rd, up 11 places from its previous ranking in 2008. It was one of only four SUNY…
Read MoreThe State University of New Paltz will welcome Dr. Debra Humphreys, an expert on liberal arts education, to the College’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 100. Humphreys, the vice president for communications and public affairs at the Association of American Colleges and…
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