‘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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International
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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New Paltz students, faculty turn out for an unforgettable game of ultimate frisbee
Welcome Week 2024 brought hundreds of new students together for a variety of fun-filled activities, but one major highlight was
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Two decades of two degrees: Dual Diploma program with SUNY New Paltz and Turkish universities celebrates 20th anniversary
On April 24, SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs marked a milestone anniversary of giving current college students from
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Commencement Address: Jessica Faieta ’85 (May 18, 2024)
President Wheeler, dear faculty, proud parents, and above all, my fellow SUNY New Paltz graduates, It is with profound
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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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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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Major SUNY-wide grant will support Southeast Asian studies network with contributions from Associate Professor Lauren Meeker
A collective of SUNY and CUNY faculty members specializing in Southeast Asian studies has secured a $550,000 grant from the
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Terra Foundation for American Art awards Dorsky Museum $71,000 grant for exhibition on art in New York in the 1920s
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is the recipient of a $71,000 exhibitions grant from the
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Children’s book created by SUNY New Paltz gets Ukrainian translation, distributed to shelters for displaced people
An illustrated children’s book originally developed at SUNY New Paltz during the COVID-19 pandemic has been translated into Ukrainian and
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“The richness of multiculturalism”: New Paltz celebrates international programs at end-of-year festival
Year after year, SUNY New Paltz welcomes hundreds of international students from all over the world, and each semester the
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Tim Publik ’22 (Marketing) shares study abroad experience in South Korea
For lifelong New Yorker Tim Publik ’22, SUNY New Paltz’s study abroad program fulfilled a teenaged aspiration. “I knew
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Center for International Programs represented at regional conference
Cindy Cullen, director of International Student Services, and Study Abroad Advisor Catherine Collado presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators
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International Education Week report: New Paltz is a SUNY leader in international students on campus
SUNY New Paltz had more inbound international students enrolled on campus in fall 2021 than any other SUNY comprehensive
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“One desire led to an entire career”: Gabrielle Euvino ’86 shares how studying abroad shaped career pursuits
Studying abroad in Italy for two years solidified what Gabrielle Euvino ’86 (Italian Language & Literature) wanted to do
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Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff receives Fulbright award to teach mindfulness in India
Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff will spend the next three weeks in Bihar, India at the Indian Institute of Management
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Digging this summer: Brooke Cammann ’23 travels to Italy for excavation project
Brooke Cammann (Art History; Chemistry) fell in love with Italian art history as a first-year student in the SUNY
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With Latinx Artist Fellowship, MFA alumna Koyoltzintli looks to inspire eco-conscious artists like her
“My art is rooted in the land that shaped me, and the stories it continuously tells…When I contemplate on the
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“Unfamiliar territory”: IDMH hosts two-week program in Puerto Rico for counseling graduate students
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz deepened its engagement in Puerto Rico this summer during a
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For MFA graduate Funlola Coker ’22g, a SUNY artists’ fellowship presents a chance at a homecoming
Funlola Coker ’22g produces work in metal that reflects a long and circuitous journey as an artist, from arriving
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Two nations, two colleges, two degrees: Turkish alumna Deniz Ahman ’21 shares her New Paltz Dual Diploma story
International students come to SUNY New Paltz each semester to pursue the academic and social benefits of the college experience
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New Student Orientation 2022: Dates and resources for students, staff and families
The Center for Student Engagement will host Orientation sessions through summer 2022 to help new first-year and transfer students
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“In almost a year, your life changes”: International Business alumna returns to speak with New Paltz students
When Keydy Espinoza ’21 (International Business) was a student in New Paltz’s School of Business, she always appreciated hearing from
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Art History Associate Professor Keely Heuer is the 2022 Mentor of the Year
In a time-honored tradition, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was awarded this year’s Undergraduate Research Mentor of the
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A tale of two eras: As Commencement approaches, New Paltz students reflect on the before and after of COVID-19
For many members of the SUNY New Paltz class of 2022, the “college experience” has been a fractured thing: two
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Bringing cultures together: New Paltz Multicultural Fair is a global celebration
SUNY New Paltz is fortunate to be a home away from home to hundreds of international students from the world
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Professor Andrea Noel, on fellowship in Poland, runs fundraiser to help Ukrainian refugees
Amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict, SUNY New Paltz Professor of Teaching & Learning Andrea Noel is working to support Ukrainian
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SUNY New Paltz named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2021-2022
SUNY New Paltz has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2021-2022 by the U.S.
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Professor Ilgu Ozler receives Fulbright award to teach and research in Spain
Professor Ilgu Ozler of the Department of Political Science & International Relations has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award
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Global Engagement Program hosts U.N Ambassador to Cuba Yuri Gala Lopes
The SUNY Global Engagement Program hosted a discussion of Cuba’s position in the United Nations with Ambassador Yuri Gala Lopez and
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Catherine Collado ’19g awarded Fulbright for program in South Korea
Study Abroad Advisor Catherine Collado ’19g (Business Administration) has been named a recipient of the U.S.-Korea International Education Administrators Award,
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14th annual fall Distinguished Speaker Series explores diversity, equity and inclusion with racial equity strategist and educator Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson
More than 300 members of the extended campus community tuned in virtually to watch racial equity strategist Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson give a powerful lecture on diversity, equity and inclusion for SUNY New
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Global Engagement Program hosts foreign policy talk with Biden admin Assistant Secretary of State Elizabeth Allen, Nov. 17
The SUNY Global Engagement Program invites one and all to attend a discussion of foreign policy with Elizabeth Allen, assistant
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SUNY New Paltz is one of the best colleges making international education accessible to all students, says U.S. Dept. of State
SUNY New Paltz has been named a 20-Year Gilman Top Producer by the U.S. Department of State, an honor reserved
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“Ring out for Climate”: Van den Berg clocktower will chime on Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. for UN Summit
SUNY New Paltz is joining a global call to action to highlight the importance of the 26th annual United Nations
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Northern Hemisphere lakes warmed six times faster in the past 25 years, says international research team including New Paltz Biology faculty
Lakes in the Northern Hemisphere warmed six times faster from 1992-2016 than at any other comparable period in the
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SUNY New Paltz rises across the board, earns more accolades than ever before from U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz moved up to claim the No. 6 ranking among all public universities in the North region, and
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Study abroad from the comfort of home: Virtual course lets students explore pre-Roman Italy
When study abroad was suspended throughout the SUNY system in March 2020, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was
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President Christian delivers 12th and final State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his 12th and final State of the College Address on Aug. 20,
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College excited to welcome diverse and academically strong class for in-person fall 2021 semester
More than 1,000 first-year students and about 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community for an in-person
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Statement from the Center for International Programs on “A Renewed Commitment to International Education”
On Monday, July 26, the U.S. Departments of State and Education issued a joint statement of principles articulating “A Renewed
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Center for International Programs remembers longtime office assistant Daisy Simmons
It is with sadness that the College shares news of the death of Daisy Simmons, who worked for many years
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How employee travel will work in the 2021-22 academic year
This information was first announced to the campus community in a comprehensive email sent by the Division of Administration &
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School of Education faculty member provides address at Indian university conference
Teachers Training College Bhagalpur in India invited Adjunct Mathew Swerdloff to present as a speaker at their conference, “Technology Enabled
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College earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY communications competition
SUNY New Paltz won two Best of Category awards and five additional Judges Citations in the 2021 SUNY Council for
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SUNY announces suspension of fall 2021 study abroad travel
SUNY has extended its suspension of travel for study abroad through the fall 2021 semester, after consultation with the Governor’s
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Eight New Paltz faculty and staff named SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
Eight SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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Extraordinary international experience prepares alumna for today’s global business environment
The Institute for International Business (IIB) semester certificate in U.S. business practices is a unique program at SUNY New Paltz
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SUNY COIL Commons: A six-week, six-credit summer course based on the Sustainable Development Goals
All SUNY students are invited to apply to the 2021 COIL Commons Summer Program, a global learning experience that runs
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Statement on Atlanta shootings and anti-Asian American discrimination
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on March 18. Members of the SUNY
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“When Men Behave Badly”: Renowned psychologist David Buss shares latest research for EvoS seminar series
World-renowned behavioral scientist David Buss (University of Texas) spoke with an audience of more than one hundred audience members from
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Spring 2021 UN Semester Briefings from the Global Engagement Program
All members of the campus community are invited to join the Global Engagement Program for United Nation Semester class briefings,
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Care packages and quarantine: Center for International Programs helps students from abroad overcome new hurdles
At the start of a normal semester at SUNY New Paltz, buses of international students coming from JFK Airport pull
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Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24: Start your global journey!
While in-person study abroad programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for for
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Virtual course offers international opportunities
As faculty and students settle into the rhythm of remote teaching and learning, the Center for International Programs at SUNY
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SUNY cancels study abroad for summer 2021, but many virtual international opportunities are available to students right now
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Central Administration in Albany has announced the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel, including study abroad
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Mathew Swerdloff, adjunct professor in the School of Education, has been selected as a 2021 Fulbright Specialist. Specialists represent a wide
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SUNY Provost announces cancellation of study abroad for winter and spring 2021
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor Tod A. Laursen announced last week the cancellation of
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Global Challenges need Global Leaders: Learn more at the Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 23
The Center for International Programs has reimagined the College’s annual Study Abroad Fair to keep all attendees safe, while still
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SUNY is going international and going virtual this year! Learn more at the Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 9
Study abroad offices from across the SUNY system are coming together to host a virtual Study Abroad Fair, where students
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“Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives,” presenting the photographs of 12
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New Paltz students earn competitive Gilman Scholarships for international experiences in 2021
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, a highly competitive,
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Campus leaders respond to new SEVP policies affecting educational access for nonimmigrant international students
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff on Friday, July 10, 2020. Dear Members of the Campus
Read MoreChristian Wilwohl to leave SUNY New Paltz after serving as director of study abroad since 2012
Dr. Christian Wilwohl, who has served as the SUNY New Paltz director of study abroad since 2012, has been appointed
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SUNY New Paltz virtual Commencement celebrates graduates’ exceptional achievements and resilience
SUNY New Paltz conferred more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its first-ever virtual Commencement on Friday, May 22.
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Martha Tait-Watkins retiring after 20 years of exemplary service to SUNY New Paltz
Martha Tait-Watkins, who currently serves as immigration information coordinator at the Center for International Programs, will retire at the end
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SUNY New Paltz ready for first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will hold a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, in recognition of the hard work,
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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Students and faculty can sign up now to participate in a new, virtual study abroad opportunity from SUNY
A new offering from the SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will allow students to take action on one
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Five New Paltz students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson named the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence on Wednesday,
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Faculty Development Center partnering with SUNY COIL to create online international learning courses
The SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is offering remote trainings to support faculty in building collaborative courses
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Educational partners in China donate hundreds of N95 masks to SUNY New Paltz
As the global COVID-19 pandemic began its spread across the United States, educators from China generously sought to help their
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SUNY New Paltz and Culinary Institute of America partner to support international students’ language skills
The Haggerty English Language Program at SUNY New Paltz will collaborate with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to help international
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Center for International Programs launching photo contest as part of Study Abroad Day celebration
Feb. 24 is National Study Abroad Day, and SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs is inviting all members of
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Former SUNY New Paltz president honored for contributions to international education
Roger W. Bowen, who served as SUNY New Paltz president from 1996-2001, was awarded an Institute for International Education Centennial
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Center for International Programs congratulates first #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship recipients
SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs joined a select few U.S. colleges and universities in offering a #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship
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Ambassadors from the largest city in the world
One of the unexpected perks of studying abroad is that some of the most profound discoveries take place outside the
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From “Do it yourself” to “Let’s do this together”: AC2 program propels biochemistry major to international medical research
Yohely Espiritusanto ’20 (Biochemistry) used to believe that in order to achieve her educational and professional goals, she needed to
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From New Paltz to Japan and back again
When Etsuko Yokoyama ’02 (Accounting) arrived at SUNY New Paltz in 2000, she admittedly experienced culture shock as she adjusted
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With Great Power: Graduate student intern helps Village of New Paltz go green
Shweta Sawant ’19g (Electrical Engineering) thinks often about the responsibility that comes with expertise. “In any profession, when you go
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Center for International Programs unveils AlertTraveler notification system for students abroad
SUNY New Paltz has implemented a new, secure mobile app to that makes it easy for students travelling abroad to
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College appoints Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president
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College announces new leadership in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Beth Vargas as the Executive Director of the Center for International Programs. Vargas steps into
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College announces transition in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz announced today that Bruce Sillner, dean of the Center for International Programs, will enter a phased retirement
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New Paltz welcomes nearly 150 international business students for executive certificate program
For seven years running, SUNY New Paltz has been the primary host campus in the eastern United States for the
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Fulbright Research Highlights Plight of Colombia’s Montes de Maria Women
Originally published in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Newsletter By Despina Williams Parker With the support of a
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Fulbright Scholar from Singapore talks pedagogy with New Paltz faculty
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 Jo-Ann Netto-Shek, a Fulbright Scholar from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, who is currently
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International Advocacy Day: New Paltz students call on Congress to support global education
Representatives of the Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz travelled to Washington, D.C. during spring break to meet
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Ph.D.-bound biology alumna conducted research from day one at SUNY New Paltz
Heather Wander ’18 (Biology) of Sugar Loaf, New York, got off to a good start at SUNY New Paltz, landing
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January in Dominica: Scholar’s Mentorship Program students reflect on Caribbean service
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 A select group of SUNY New Paltz students who travelled to Dominica over
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SUNY New Paltz offering new scholarship opportunity for undergraduate international students
SUNY New Paltz is one of 57 colleges and universities nationwide that has joined the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program by
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Music Therapy major thriving as international student community leader
Jue “Niki” Zhang ’19g (Music Therapy) knew that her passion for music therapy would likely lead her to leave her
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Photography students, alumni curate exhibition at Prague’s Gallery AMU
A collective of SUNY New Paltz photography students and alumni are exhibiting “American Identities,” a collection of original works at
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College celebrates proud history of international education
SUNY New Paltz joined hundreds of college campuses in the United States and around the world in reflecting on the
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Celebrating 50 Years of Study Abroad at Reunion 2018
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate 50 years of study abroad at the College as part of Alumni Reunion Weekend on
Read MoreFourteen New Paltz students deployed to aid recovery in Puerto Rico
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz, in partnership with the Center for International Programs, is
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Chinese Dual Diploma program is subject of new publication by psychology faculty
Glenn Geher, professor of psychology at SUNY New Paltz, is the author of a new article describing his experiences and
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SUNY New Paltz will host International Association for Feminist Economics conference, June 19-21
The Economics Department and the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department will co-host the 27th annual conference of the International
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SUNY New Paltz among best in nation procuring Gilman international scholarships
SUNY New Paltz is among the top colleges in the nation at helping students support their study abroad goals through
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Center for International Programs joins New York higher ed delegation at NAFSA Advocacy Day
Two SUNY New Paltz students and one staff member joined more than 200 members of the NAFSA: Association of International
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