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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2020 Virtual Commencement: How to watch and where to find coverage
Virtual Commencement is finally here! Even in unexpected circumstances, we’re so excited to have this opportunity to celebrate with our
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Spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates honored for academic excellence
SUNY New Paltz announces the list of spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates, an honor earned through years of hard work by
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Benjamin Center publishes findings from survey of local leaders on COVID-19
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has published a new report, “COVID-19: Local Leaders Respond,”
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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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Resources for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program applicants
Application deadline The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. More than 450
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In history internship blog, students provide real-time commentary on impact of COVID-19
Each semester, students in the Department of History’s capstone “Community, Memory, and Historical Practice” fieldwork and seminar course blog about
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Gwen Havranek retiring after distinguished, four-decade career at SUNY New Paltz
Gwen Havranek, director of business operations in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has announced her decision to retire
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“Dancing with Myself” — Questionable Authorities shout out quarantined Class of 2020
Questionable Authorities, SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty rock band, typically hosts an annual show in honor of students earning their
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Students support local businesses through internships at New Paltz Regional Chamber
As local and state governments continue to enforce shelter-in-place orders, small local businesses across the United States are facing difficult
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Four New Paltz employees receive 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, and four
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Majessa Pedrozo is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Valedictorian
Majessa Pedrozo ’19 (Communication Disorders) achieved incredible things during her time at SUNY New Paltz, but she says one of
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From fake news to news deserts: Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. targets integrity, truth in modern journalism
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. ’06 HON and James H. Ottaway Jr. ’18 HON to campus
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Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
As Ulster County and its residents grapple with job loss, school closures and an uncertain economy, Assistant Professor of Geography
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From patient zero to now: Journalism alumna Casey Silvestri ’17 reports on COVID-19 for NBC News
When the United States began implementing stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, Casey Silvestri ’17 (Journalism) immediately saw a change in
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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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In-person May 2020 Commencement rescheduled for May 2021; Virtual May 2020 Commencement will be held on May 22, 2020
Dear Members of the Campus Community: The College is moving forward with plans to reschedule the postponed May 2020 Commencement
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PHOTOS: Jacobson Faculty Tower lobby renovation
The recently completed Jacobson Faculty Tower (JFT) lobby renovation has fully transformed the building that serves as home to many
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Open letter to faculty from SUNY New Paltz students
Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty, We the students write to you the faculty with the intent of sharing our experiences
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SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey D. Gant, director of undergraduate admissions at Montclair State
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Fall 2020 Undergraduate Registration start date moved to April 27
SUNY New Paltz is publishing important messages and news updates related to the College’s response to COVID-19 on the campus
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STAR-NY Online Tutoring
The Center for Student Success is providing free online tutoring in an interactive whiteboard platform through STAR-NY to SUNY New Paltz students from 7 p.m. –
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health supports campus COVID-19 response with Psychological First Aid
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz shared needed expertise with faculty and staff on Monday,
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Ottaway Q&A: Photojournalist Matt Moyer shares stories from 20+ year career
By Claire Liebowitz ’22 On Feb. 25, students and members of the SUNY New Paltz community had the opportunity to
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Mary K. Holland compares contemporary literature and quantum physics in “Academic Minute” broadcast
Professor Mary K. Holland appeared on the March 5, 2020, edition of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program “The Academic Minute”
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UNICEF USA and SUNY New Paltz to Train Mental Health Professionals from Puerto Rico’s Department of Education in Trauma Management
More than 1,700 mental health professionals will be trained to identify and address signs of trauma from natural disasters in classrooms
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Gaining Voice: March 12 lecture features leading scholar of African American political representation
The Benjamin Center and the Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Christopher J. Clark, associate professor
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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – February 2020
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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“Our friend, our colleague, our teacher and our neighbor”: Storytelling at the Celebration of the Life of Anne Goding
The Department of Communication welcomed family, friends, students, faculty colleagues and community members to the Honors Center on Feb. 20
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Distinguished Speaker Series presents an evening with Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., in conversation with James H. Ottaway Jr.
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series presents a special evening with two leaders in journalism, Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr.
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Gerald Benjamin announces phased retirement after 50+ years at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz announced today that Dr. Gerald Benjamin, associate vice president for regional engagement and director of the Benjamin Center
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Examining society’s obsession with the end of the world
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will host a conversation about our collective fascination with the apocalypse on Monday,
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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – January 2020
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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College honors academic excellence at fall 2019 Outstanding Graduates Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Thursday,
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Award-winning photojournalist Matt Moyer will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2020 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that noted photographer, filmmaker and educator
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Earn three credits in three weeks: Still time to register for Winter Session
Winter Session 2019-20 at SUNY New Paltz will feature dozens of online courses that can apply toward a wide variety
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The Legislative Gazette at SUNY New Paltz announces major philanthropic investments to modernize its newsroom, train students
Investments by Knight Foundation and the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation will enhance work of reporting internship program The Legislative Gazette
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Art Force 5: New Paltz students join SUNY “superheroes” inspiring creativity in NYC kids
Three Digital Media Production majors from SUNY New Paltz spent the summer as members of a comic book-inspired project that
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Graduate Programs Open House: Meet with faculty and application experts, Dec. 5 at Wooster Hall
All members of the public are invited to learn more about the 50+ graduate programs available at SUNY New Paltz,
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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – November 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Eating, Indigeneity and the Anthropocene: Lessons from subsistence lifestyles
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences continues its Without Limits exploration of “the Anthropocene,” the geological era defined by
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Radical Compassion: Acclaimed memoirist Garrard Conley speaks at SUNY New Paltz, Nov. 19
New York Times bestselling author Garrard Conley will share stories from “Boy Erased,” his memoir of identity, faith and family,
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The life and music of Janis Joplin: Holly George-Warren reads from new biography, Nov. 12
Holly George-Warren, award-winning music historian and adjunct professor in the Department of Digital Media & Journalism, will read from “Janis:
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Digital Media students create nearly 100 videos covering 2019 Woodstock Film Festival
A collective of about 20 SUNY New Paltz students produced dozens of videos of interviews with actors and directors, panels
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Free screening of Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs,” Oct. 29 at SUNY New Paltz
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ annual “Without Limits: Interdisciplinary Conversations in the Liberal Arts” series launches on Tuesday,
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Hundreds of alumni return to the College to celebrate Reunion 2019
The College’s Alumni Reunion welcomed back hundreds of SUNY New Paltz alumni and their families for weekend events Oct. 18-20.
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Colleagues, students and fellow writers join in commemorating Pauline Uchmanowicz
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, Oct. 18, to remember and celebrate the life of Pauline Uchmanowicz,
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Photojournalism student captures stunning mountain fire image, signs freelance deal with Poughkeepsie Journal
Emily Mortensen ’21 (Digital Media Management) of Fishkill, New York, was likely one of the first people to spot the
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SUNY New Paltz to launch comprehensive campaign
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the launch of the first comprehensive campaign in the College’s history on Thursday, Oct. 3,
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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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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – September 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 6 in the Northeast in U.S. News & World Report’s public university rankings
SUNY New Paltz was named the No. 6 public university in the North region in the latest installment of U.S.
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce new full-time faculty who will join the campus community ahead of the fall 2019
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 1,200 first-year students and 850 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the College
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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On latest “Academic Minute,” Stephen DiDomenico discusses research into how technology affects face-to-face interactions
Assistant Professor Stephen DiDomenico appeared on the July 12 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program “The Academic Minute” to share fascinating
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40 Under Forty celebrates successful, inspiring alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program honored 40 alumni under the age of 40 who earned a
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Disaster Practicum caps spring semester with on-site recovery work in Texas floodplain
After two weeks spent working long days replacing flooring and removing moldy drywall, Joseph Foster ’19 (Sociology) passed his last
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – June 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Supporting Children after Trauma: IDMH will host 16th annual conference, June 7 at SUNY New Paltz
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz invites members of the education and disaster response communities
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize spring 2019 Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, a select few graduating SUNY New Paltz students are identified by faculty and staff mentors as exceptionally skilled,
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Newest College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alumni celebrate at Saturday Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of members of the SUNY New Paltz Classes of 2018 and 2019 gathered with faculty mentors, family and friends
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off Commencement weekend with conferral of graduate & advanced degrees
The 2019 Commencement season at SUNY New Paltz began on Friday, May 17, with the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, a celebration
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Commencement Address: Jane Delgado ’73 (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, President Christian, for inviting me to be part of this very special day and for recommending this honorary
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Commencement Address: Salutatorian Reuben Slater (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, and hello to all. I want to recognize President Donald Christian, Provost Arnold, Dean Laura Barrett, the world’s
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College prepares for Commencement 2019
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, on the
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LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors make history at first-ever Lavender Celebration
SUNY New Paltz hosted its inaugural Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 10, in recognition of the successes and contributions of
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Student Affairs recognizes Distinguished Seniors at end-of-year awards ceremony
The Division of Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz celebrated 31 exceptional graduating seniors at the second annual Distinguished Senior
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Senior’s thesis on Afro-Latinx trauma earns top prize in national essay contest
Not long after Justine Veras ’19 (Black Studies; Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies) began researching transgenerational trauma, she realized that
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Student Research Symposium: 100+ students from 16 majors present original scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium marked its 25th anniversary on Friday, May 3, as undergraduate students gathered with
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Five New Paltz faculty and staff among 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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Fifth Women’s Leadership Summit welcomes over 30 successful alumnae and thought leaders to campus
More than 30 SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals
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Class of 2019 Salutatorian: Reuben Slater
One of the most valuable lessons Class of 2019 Salutatorian Reuben Slater ’19 (History; Anthropology) learned at SUNY New Paltz
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Anne Roschelle examines humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border for “Academic Minute”
Professor Anne Roschelle appeared on the April 29 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to discuss the humanitarian
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Internship Ceremony recognizes applied learning and student leadership
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The Career Resource Center held its 14th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 20, in
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Get Ahead This Summer: Registration for 2019 summer session opens April 15
Beginning April 15, SUNY New Paltz students can choose from hundreds of course sections in all five academic schools that
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College announces 40 Under Forty honorees for 2019
SUNY New Paltz has named the 40 alumni honorees for the 2019 celebration of the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program. An
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Spring Break experience in Washington, D.C., brings students, alumni together
A group of 20 SUNY New Paltz students traveled to Washington, D.C., during spring break for an immersive experience in
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History Professor Louis Roper appointed to rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor
Louis Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, has become the 15th New Paltz faculty member to earn the
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to minority health care advocate and psychologist Jane Delgado ’73 at May Commencement Ceremony; Delgado will provide Saturday Commencement Address
SUNY New Paltz will recognize the life and work of alumna Jane Delgado ’73 (Psychology) with an honorary doctorate of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – March 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Spring 2019 Distinguished Speaker: Rosie Phillips Davis, president of the American Psychological Association
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Rosie Phillips Davis to campus on April 1 to deliver the spring 2019 Distinguished Speaker
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Evolutionary Studies series asks: Why does the sunlight in Wooster Hall matter?
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The SUNY New Paltz Evolutionary Studies Program invites students, faculty, staff and community
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Jelani Cobb discusses what’s gained, and what remains, when we revise history
Award-winning historian and journalist Jelani Cobb’s March 11 lecture at SUNY New Paltz touched on a topic of immediate relevance
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Networking Fair for Jobs & Internships: More than 65 employers coming to SUNY New Paltz March 6
Hiring managers and representatives from companies in a wide variety of professional fields will be on hand to meet with
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SUNY New Paltz launches Career and Mentorship Network
The Office of Alumni Relations at SUNY New Paltz has launched the New Paltz Career and Mentorship Network, an online
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SUNY New Paltz recognized as Military Friendly® for fifth straight year
VIQTORY has rated SUNY New Paltz one of the 100 best schools in the country for veterans and service members
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Fall 2018 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2019
The class of 2019 will celebrate the countdown to graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration, Feb. 8, in
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“Automating Inequality:” Feb. 5 event examines big data’s impact on low-income Americans
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at SUNY New Paltz invites students, faculty, staff and community members to a
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Jelani Cobb, Columbia professor and New Yorker staff writer, will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2019 Ottaway Visiting Professor
UPDATE: Jelani Cobb’s public address has been rescheduled and will take place on Monday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize fall 2018 Outstanding Graduates
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and administration gathered on Dec. 13 to honor the most exemplary members of the
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – December 2018
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Interview with the author: Dominique Marshall ’10 talks about her book “20 Something Sundays”
“20 Something Sundays: A Memoir in the Decade of Survival” was written by social worker Dominique Y. Marshall ’10 (Psychology) of
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Make your next move: Graduate Programs Open House, Dec. 4 at Wooster Hall
SUNY New Paltz invites all comers to the fall 2018 Graduate Programs Open House, the best place to learn about
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Earn three credits in three weeks: Still time to register for Winter Session 2018-19
Registration is still open for Winter Session 2018-19 at SUNY New Paltz, with courses that can apply toward a wide
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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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March of the Machines: Without Limits series presents “Ex Machina” screening, discussion
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at SUNY New Paltz invites students, faculty, staff and members of the community
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Mapping Police Violence: Data scientist and “Pod Save the People” co-host Samuel Sinyangwe will speak at Benjamin Center event, Nov. 8 at SUNY New Paltz
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome racial justice activist, policy analyst and podcaster Samuel Sinyangwe
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On Death and Dying: A Conversation with Peter Kaufman, Oct. 30
Please join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for an
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