Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
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History Professor Lou Roper delivers keynote address at United Kingdom Early Modern studies conference
Lou Roper, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, gave the keynote address at the Pirates, Ports, and Exports: Maritime Relations in
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Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g awarded President’s Medal, the University’s highest individual award
SUNY New Paltz recognized the career of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g (Psychology), assistant vice president for student affairs
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Cooking oil problems lead Business student team to create innovative, prize-winning solution
Don’t know where to store excess oil after cooking a meal? A new, sustainable solution may be coming soon,
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University publishes spring 2023 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester, honoring students who excel academically and
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International Correspondent Amanda Sperber named fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Amanda Sperber to the campus community as
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Celebrating spring 2023 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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Video links for Commencement 2023, May 19-21
SUNY New Paltz will be livestreaming all three ceremonies during our weekend-long Commencement celebration, May 19-21, 2023. You can use
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Student Research Symposium 2023: 90+ students present original, thought-provoking scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 5, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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Alexis Smith named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2023
Alexis Smith ’23 (Psychology) has been focused on achieving a career working with youth as a licensed mental health clinician
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Joanie Quinones named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2023
When Joanie Quinones ’23 (Communication Studies-Organizational) thinks back to her first time at SUNY New Paltz, during its Accepted Students
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EOP student excellence award winner Brianna Hicks ’23 reflects on journey as student leader
Arriving at SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2019 was something of a culture shock for Educational Opportunity Program
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The Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93, New York State Supreme Court Justice of the Third Judicial District of New York, will deliver the Saturday Commencement address at SUNY New Paltz on May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumnus, the Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93 (Political Science), Justice
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 at 2023 Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), an internationally recognized leader in the
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SUNY Excellence: Six New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2023
Six SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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Psychology Professor Giordana Grossi publishes book tribute to groundbreaking work of late neuroscientist
Psychology Professor Giordana Grossi is co-editor of “Changing Brains: Essays on Neuroplasticity in Honor of Helen J. Neville,” published by
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Seventeen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2023
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Four New Paltz students honored with 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students received Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence at a SUNY-wide award ceremony on Monday, April 24,
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The transformative power of higher education: Inauguration kicks off with celebration of student-faculty collaboration and scholarship
The Inauguration of SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler began on Wednesday, April 19, with a forum and
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Poetry and prose wanted! Students are invited to submit for Celebration of Writing Day, May 5
UPDATED with new submission deadline information. Deadline is now April 20, 2023 The annual Celebration of Writing Day at SUNY
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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University presents honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, first woman president of Tuskegee University
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler presented an honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, Ph.D., former Tuskegee University president
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Lou Roper featured on Academic Minute discussing the early history of slavery in America
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, appeared on the March 10, 2023, episode
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns to SUNY New Paltz March 29
The University will welcome more than 40 SUNY New Paltz alumnae back to campus on March 29, 2023, for the
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Students speak at undergraduate medieval and early modern studies conference
Two New Paltz students recently presented their work at the 7th Annual Hudson Valley Medieval and Early Modern Studies
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes research article on media portrayal of Asian Americans
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published an article on the Asian American “model minority” myth in media titled “Dancing
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Ulster County Legislator and New Paltz alumnus Abe Uchitelle ’10 appointed to the College Council
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Abe Uchitelle ’10 (Political Science) to the SUNY New Paltz College Council. Uchitelle
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University publishes fall 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester, honoring undergraduate students who excel academically and
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History professor blogs on the 1663-84 English possession of Tangier, Morocco
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, wrote a guest blog article for Medieval
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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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Celebrating fall 2022 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Wednesday,
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr addresses the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education
Sarah Carr, the award-winning education journalist, and the 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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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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Nov. 1: Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr to speak on COVID-19 and the future of American education
Education journalist Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, will
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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Faculty: Please join the GE Board for conversations about improving General Education at New Paltz
The General Education (GE) Board at SUNY New Paltz will be hosting a series of cross-disciplinary conversations this fall to
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr discusses importance of lifting voices in education journalism at introductory Q&A
Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, offered insight into the need for elevating children
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Odell Winfield talk on library services includes full-circle moment honoring late Black Studies professor’s legacy
This year’s Dennis O’Keefe Lecture at SUNY New Paltz paid tribute to a beloved, late Black Studies professor who helped
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Education major working with Department of Teaching & Learning to create trans education resource library
After meeting with transgender and nonbinary students on campus last year, Vanessa Grisales ’23 (Childhood Education; History) wanted to
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Online Peer Mentors, programming and resources to support faculty in 2022-23
SUNY New Paltz’s successful Online Peer Mentors program continues for its third year as a peer-to-peer resource for faculty looking
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes resource for students on navigating intercultural conversations
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published findings from an experiential activity titled “Mind–body connections during intercultural conversations” with Arizona State
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Best Value, Best Teaching, Least Debt: SUNY New Paltz scores on more lists than ever before in 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings
SUNY New Paltz was rated the No. 6 best public university in the northeast (non-doctoral) and appeared on 14
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Journalist Sarah Carr joins campus community as fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Sarah Carr to the campus
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Introducing new Academic Advisors and Student Success specialists
The Office of Academic Advising and Center for Student Success are pleased to introduce the following new team members who
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and artists who will join the SUNY New Paltz community as
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College Consensus says SUNY New Paltz is one of the 30 best values in the U.S.
SUNY New Paltz was rated No. 30 on College Consensus’s 2022 list of the Best Value Colleges & Universities in
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“One of the most academically prepared groups we’ve seen”: SUNY New Paltz to welcome incoming class of 2022
NEW PALTZ – More than 1,100 first-year students and about 600 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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Are our brains fractals, and why should we care?: AC2 student researchers combine math, biology and psychology in new study
Can brain geometry help us understand mental health? Rising SUNY New Paltz seniors Amani-Dasia Agustin ’23 (Biology) and Anthony
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History Professor Lou Roper elected as Royal Historical Society fellow
SUNY Distinguished Professor of History Lou Roper has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society by the society’s
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2022
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective as
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40 Under Forty returns with new roster of accomplished alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program returned to Novellas at New Paltz on June 4 to honor a
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College publishes spring 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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“Everyone deserves a roof over their head”: Recent graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 studies the national eviction crisis
As eviction and housing crises loom over the U.S., recent SUNY New Paltz graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 (English) saw an
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New Paltz STEAM Clubs take teaching and learning out to the farm
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is proving that some of the best teaching and learning occurs
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Hudson Valley history delivered straight to your device, courtesy of Sophia Acquisto ’22
Sophia Acquisto ’22 (Childhood Education) accomplished a lot during her time at New Paltz: Honors Program membership, SUNY Chancellor’s Award
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Retirement Profile: Howard Good
Digital Media & Journalism Professor Howard ”Howie” Good, who taught for 37 years at SUNY New Paltz, is retiring at
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Invasive species and universal health care: New reporting by recent journalism graduates
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates – Sydney Arus ’22 (Biology) and Matt Dougherty ’22 (Journalism) – wrote feature articles
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Voter turnout activist Chet Guenther ’22: “The issues that matter most right now have the biggest impact on our generation”
As youth participation in elections increases nationwide, one recent SUNY New Paltz graduate has been recognized for his efforts
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Supplemental Instruction pilot will expand in fall 2022 to provide more support for students in challenging courses
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz will partner with academic departments this fall to extend support
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Commencement Address: Ed Carroll ’85 (May 21, 2022)
Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21.
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Commencement Address: SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee Mackenzy McMorris ’22 (May 21, 2022)
Mackenzy McMorris ’22 (Black Studies; Finance) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21.
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Student Research Symposium 2022: 90+ students present original, timely scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 6, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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Six New Paltz faculty and staff named 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
Six SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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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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“May you have fair winds and following seas”: Community comes together to celebrate Don and Sandy Christian at their retirement
President Donald P. Christian and Sandy Christian were the guests of honor at three receptions held on campus this month,
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A great day to be on campus: On May 6, students across majors and disciplines share their best work
A number of beloved spring semester traditions are back this year at SUNY New Paltz, with a full schedule of
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SUNY Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler as President of SUNY New Paltz
Upon the recommendation of the State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley, the SUNY Board of Trustees
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Barton Gellman gives address at SUNY New Paltz on democracy and national security
Barton Gellman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The Atlantic and SUNY New Paltz’s 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting
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New Sustainability Course Designation helps students find and enroll in classes with a sustainability focus
SUNY New Paltz’s Sustainability Committee is proud to introduce the new Sustainability Course Designation, which empowers students to design a
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“Vincent Who?” Film screening April 28 looks at the history of Asian hate in America
The Asian Studies Program invites all members of the community to a screening of documentary filmmaker Curtis Chin’s award-winning film
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Hard work pays off for EOP Student Excellence award winner Elina Lopez ’22
Elina Lopez ’22 (Psychology) of Tarrytown, New York, knew she wanted to spend the next four years at SUNY New
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Four New Paltz students honored with 2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students will receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence this spring, based on their distinctive academic,
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Jeff Miller featured on Academic Minute discussing lessons for democracy from ancient Greece
Jeff Miller, associate professor of political science, appeared on the April 18, 2022, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program
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Legendary disability activist Judy Heumann discusses past, present and future of disability rights
This year’s Disability Studies Series welcomed Judy Heumann, the internationally recognized Disability Rights activist who served under the Clinton and
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Lily D. McNair at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
Update: Unfortunately, Lily D. McNair, Ph.D., is unable to travel to be with us at Commencement this year. The College
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Ed Carroll ’85 at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz is honored to welcome distinguished alumnus Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media), a recognized leader in the
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns in person with best and brightest alumnae and leaders
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals to students
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Library services for underserved communities: Odell Winfield will deliver the 15th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Sept. 15
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library will welcome Odell Winfield, the founder and executive director of the Library at
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Disability Studies Series welcomes legendary activist Judy Heumann on April 6
SUNY New Paltz is excited to present a virtual event with Judy Heumann, the “internationally recognized bad-ass disability activist”
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Bringing Disability Studies into the classroom: Two critical approaches from Honors Program students
Given the importance of addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality and culture in educational settings, it can sometimes feel
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Amateur archaeologists wanted! Nine-credit summer course lets students be part of two digs in Kingston
All New Paltz students are invited to join a one-of-a-kind historical project this summer as part of a Department of
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Commencement 2022 update: Our plans for COVID-19 safety, guests and more
SUNY New Paltz is planning a Commencement weekend on May 20, 21 & 22, 2022, that resembles celebrations in
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Assistant Professor Adam Stephens receives award for service to LGBTQ+ youth counselors
Adam Stephens, assistant professor of counselor education, recently received the President’s award from the Association for Specialist Group Work (ASGW)
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Can social media be good for us? “Without Limits” panel looks to accentuate the positive
At a historical moment when social media platforms face increasing scrutiny for their role in society and politics, a College
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“Context is Everything” in Assistant Professor David Bright’s guide through disinformation
David Bright, assistant professor of counselor education, is guiding readers through technology’s distorting effects on truth and perception with his
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New book from Associate Professor Jeff Miller looks back to ancient Greece for lessons on a “Democracy in Crisis”
At a turbulent moment in U.S. and global politics, a new book from Jeff Miller, associate professor of political science,
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We are not built for this: Interdisciplinary Honors Program thesis delves into the modern mind
The world is changing faster than ever before. Are our brains able to keep pace? That’s the question that New
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College announces 40 Under Forty honorees for 2022
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 40 young alumni honorees for the College’s 2022 40 Under Forty awards. An
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History Professor Lou Roper pens article on 17th century colonial slave trade
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, is the author of a new article
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Our Beloved Community: Black Lives Matter @ School welcomes alumni back for community & action panel
Black Lives Matter @ School hosted and sponsored a number of events for the SUNY New Paltz community in
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Graduate Program Info Sessions: February 2022
Faculty program directors and graduate admission experts will be meeting virtually with prospective students at info sessions this month, and
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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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Q&A with 2022 Ottaway Professor Barton Gellman sparks rousing dialogue about the present and future of U.S. media
On Feb. 7, members of the SUNY New Paltz community had the opportunity to meet Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barton Gellman,
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Announcing spring 2022 Academic Year Undergraduate Research Experience award winners
The College’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) program is delighted to announce the winners of the spring 2022 Academic
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Department of Black Studies presents inaugural Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers Black History Month Lecture Series
The Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the community to a series of lectures
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Department of Black Studies will move into Old Main
The following message was sent to all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Thursday, Jan. 27. The message
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Barton Gellman named the 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Barton Gellman to the campus
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The countdown begins! Our plans for in-person Commencement ceremonies May 20-22
SUNY New Paltz is preparing to celebrate our newest graduates at in-person, outdoor Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 &
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