Library hosts celebration of faculty authors who published books in 2024
The campus community gathered on April 2 at the Sojourner Truth Library to honor the dedication of published faculty writers
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Research – Faculty / Staff
Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “Shrek the Musical,” opening April 17
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present “Shrek the Musical” — a Tony Award-winning fairy tale
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March Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Green frogs & striped skunks
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s March 2025 Duo of the Month are green frogs (Lithobates clamitans) and striped
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To rent or to buy? New Paltz research team studies Hudson Valley housing market data
SUNY New Paltz student Lana Doronkina ’25 (Finance) collaborated with Assistant Professor James Forest on a recent study focused on
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February Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Sugar maple trees and us!
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s February 2025 Duo of the Month are two organisms that may be familiar
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AC² student-faculty collaboration presents pathway for more robust 3D printing
Six Mechanical Engineering students supported by SUNY New Paltz’s AC² Summer Research Program published a two-year long study for the
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“Spies are Forever” opens Feb. 14 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts will present a staged reading of “Spies Are Forever,” a musical about a secret agent
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“First Love”: New book from Associate Professor Lisa Phillips is a guide to modern teen relationships
Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Lisa A. Phillips’ newest book, “First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak,”
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Celebrating the career and legacy of Vladimir Feltsman, longtime PianoSummer artistic director
Master pianist Vladimir Feltsman—professor of piano studies and artistic director of PianoSummer at New Paltz—retired from SUNY New Paltz in
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SUNY New Paltz establishes new fund supporting adjuncts, lecturers thanks to anonymous donation
Adjunct professors and lecturers at SUNY New Paltz are celebrating an additional opportunity to receive support in their scholarly pursuits.
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Duos of the Month: Department of Biology, Office of Campus Sustainability engage in joint effort to highlight campus biodiversity
Coykendall Science Building Greenhouse Manager and Biology Lecturer Laura Wyeth, Zoe Marks ’25 (Biology) and the Office of Campus Sustainability
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Dorsky Museum will host Spring Season Opening Party on Feb. 8
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites one and all to a celebration of the visual
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University publishes fall 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising Jonathan Raskin’s multifaceted guide to psychopathology earns prestigious recognition
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising and Psychology Professor Jonathan Raskin’s book, “Psychopathology and Mental Distress: Contrasting Perspectives,” the second
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Biology Professor Maureen Morrow uncovers open access digital platform to publish impactful undergraduate collaborative research
SUNY New Paltz Professor Maureen Morrow not only mentors Department of Biology students as they make new discoveries in the
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Nominate a colleague for a 2024-25 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The SUNY New Paltz Scholarships and Awards Committee invites nominations for SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for both full-time faculty
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics Moshe Cohen continues scholarship on knot theory through published work, conference invitations
Knot theory studies mathematical properties of knots such as those found in the DNA double helix. More than a decade
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who are joining our academic community as new,
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“Our Narrow Hiding Places”: Associate Professor of English Kris Jansma’s new historical fiction novel explores emotional and generational impact of World War II
In his latest novel, “Our Narrow Hiding Places,” SUNY New Paltz Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing
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New Paltz Biology researchers climb Catskill High Peaks to study off-trail hiking’s impact on imperiled songbirds
The popularity of hiking in the Catskill Mountains has skyrocketed since the pandemic, and app-driven navigation allows hikers to blaze
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Engineering alumni-faculty team publishes analysis on cold plate designs for esteemed publication
Engineering professors Mahdi Farahikia and Ping-Chuan Wang collaborated with alumni Louis Reyes ’23 (Mechanical Engineering) and Matthew Krumholtz ’23 (Mechanical
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SUNY Excellence: Four New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2024
Four SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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“Invisible Labor”: First book from Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein explores what C-sections reveal about reproductive care
In her first book “Invisible Labor,” from HarperCollins, Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein examines the ways
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Professor Emeritus of History and Jewish Studies Gerald Sorin publishes ninth book, a biography to famed author Saul Bellow
SUNY New Paltz Professor Emeritus Gerald Sorin is the author of a new biography titled, “Saul Bellow: ‘I Was a
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Physics Associate Professor Catherine Herne is the 2024 Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy Catherine Herne the
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SUNY New Paltz hosts annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry hosted the 24th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on
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Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
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Assistant Professor Dominic McBrayer explores a prediction model for amino acid and peptide fragments with students and alumni
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dominic McBrayer recently co-authored an article with several alumni and current undergraduate co-authors published in February
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Biology Professor David Richardson works with international group to publish study on lake ice
Longtime lake ecology scientist and New Paltz faculty David Richardson recently partnered with an international group of collaborators from
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“When Rape Goes Viral”: New book by Assistant Professor Anna Gjika examines Youth and Sexual Assault in the Digital Age
Assistant Professor of Sociology Anna Gjika offers multifaceted perspectives on contemporary media and youth sexual violence in her new book,
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History Professor Lou Roper participated in forum on Spanish slave trade and colonialism
History Professor Lou Roper participated in “An Atlantic Slave Trade Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and Beyond: A
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Sojourner Truth Library agreement with Cambridge University Press supports faculty authorship
The Sojourner Truth Library has entered into an agreement with Cambridge University Press to waive article processing charges for SUNY
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“Through the Thicket of Stars”: New album by Phyllis Chen takes listeners on an astro-mythological journey
Phyllis Chen has spent her career as a composer, pianist, and sound artist drawing from her tactile exploration of object
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History Professor Lou Roper presented at seminar on English and Dutch colonialism
Lou Roper, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, presented a paper to the New Netherland Institute Scholars Seminar on Nov. 15,
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SUNY New Paltz disaster mental health specialists appointed Smithsonian Research Associates
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz is deepening its collaboration with the Smithsonian, as both
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Art History Professor Kerry Dean Carso discusses ornamental architecture in early America for “The Academic Minute”
Kerry Dean Carso, Professor in the Department of Art History, became the latest SUNY New Paltz faculty member to share
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Biology Professor David Richardson will explore the health of lakes with National Science Foundation grant
Biology Professor David Richardson is part of a team of collaborators that recently received a $2.5 million, five-year grant from
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Business Professor Davina Vora awarded for scholarship on building inclusivity through leadership
SUNY New Paltz School of Business Professor Davina Vora recently received the Insights Award from the Academy of International Business
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History Professor Lou Roper pens article on the origins of European colonization
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, authored an article on the origins of
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Student/faculty team creates new online tool to help businesses access Inflation Reduction Act funding
For businesses looking to make eco-friendly upgrades to their organization, navigating the process of acquiring federal funding can be
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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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Gowri Parameswaran receives SUNY grant towards the development of new adolescent education textbook
Through support from a SUNY Open Educational Resources (OER) Services Impact grant, the Department of Educational Studies & Leadership Chair
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Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen building online library on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen is leveraging her expertise to create a free, online resource called the ESG Holist,
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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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2024 NEH Summer Stipend applications now open: Here’s what faculty need to know
SUNY New Paltz faculty can now apply for support from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends program for
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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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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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Assistant Professor Ellie Mellon’s chapter on ethics in behavioral analysis selected for World Health Day resource center
Ellie Mellon, assistant professor of teaching & learning, is co-author of a chapter that was selected for publication in Elsevier’s
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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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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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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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Library’s transformative agreement with Cambridge University Press includes author processing charge waiver for SUNY New Paltz authors
UPDATED with new resources and links on Jan. 30, 2023. The Sojourner Truth Library has signed a transformative agreement (also
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Business Professor Chih-Yang Tsai proposes supply chain solution to The Engineering Economist
Business Professor Chih-Yang Tsai publishes a possible solution to supply chain disruption in the latest issue of The Engineering Economist, an
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Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray delivers lecture at Yale Art Gallery symposium
Art Professor and Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray was invited to present at a Yale University Art Gallery fall
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How to make your work available through the SUNY Open Access Repository
The Sojourner Truth Library invites New Paltz faculty and staff to submit scholarly and creative works to be made available
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President Wheeler’s National Institute of Health award will continue at SUNY New Paltz
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance is pleased to announce that President Darrell Wheeler’s ongoing sponsored award from
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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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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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Executive Director Dante Cantú recognized for student success leadership
SUNY New Paltz was recently recognized for exemplary work in the field of student success by EAB, formerly known as
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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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Newly renamed and reopened: Visit the Digital Scholarship Center at the Sojourner Truth Library
The Digital Scholarship Center (formerly the DASH Lab) is reopening at the Sojourner Truth Library in fall 2022, as an
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A trip to the lake: Student/faculty collaboration continues ecosystem research, just a few miles from campus
Mohonk Lake is a summer destination for swimming, kayaking, fishing and hiking, but for SUNY New Paltz rising senior
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Campus media relations and social media policies
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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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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“What is a Pond?” Article by Professor David Richardson and New Paltz alumni finds that question trickier than it seems
In a new paper for Scientific Reports, Biology Professor David Richardson and a number of co-authors including New Paltz alumni
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Art History Professor Reva Wolf organizes international Warhol symposium at UPenn
SUNY New Paltz Professor Reva Wolf is the key organizer of an international symposium, “Translating Warhol,” which will serve as a venue for exploring how Andy
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Nominate a colleague for a 2022-23 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The SUNY New Paltz Scholarships and Awards Committee invites nominations for SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for both full-time faculty
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New textbook from Engy Fouda guides readers through the Docker Certified Associate exam prep process
A new book from Engy Fouda, adjunct professor of electrical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, breaks down what aspiring tech
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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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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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Mechanical engineering students present at major materials science conference with support from RCSA and AC²
New Paltz students Hugo Ramirez Grijalba ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) and Justin Boswell ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) traveled to Anaheim, California,
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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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Phyllis Chen wins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for Music Composition
Assistant Professor Phyllis Chen is a 2022 winner of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, one of the highest
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Human Research Ethics Board announces spring 2022 training
The Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) announces its spring 2022 training program for faculty teaching of research methods and other
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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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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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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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Assistant Professor Hyunchul Park published in Electronic Journal of Probability
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Hyunchul Park has original research in the latest issue of the Electronic Journal of Probability, a
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Updated internal deadline guidance for grant proposal development
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance has issued updated guidance regarding deadlines, timeframes, and scheduling for grant proposal
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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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“She Must Be Fierce”: New chapter from Wendy Vierow considers early 20th century director Margaret Webster
A new anthology on American theatre directors features a chapter from Wendy Vierow, strategic planning & assessment coordinator at SUNY
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Professor Andrea Noel receives fellowship to support residency in Poland
Professor Andrea Noel of the Department of Teaching & Learning has been named a recipient of an Ulam Programme fellowship
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“The Post-9/11 Generation’s Perceptions of Safety” : Karla Vermeulen determines how the tragedy changed perceptions for generations on Academic Minute
Karla Vermeulen, associate professor of psychology and deputy director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at New Paltz, appeared
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Professors co-edit new anthology that highlights the #MeToo movement through literature
A new, interdisciplinary anthology edited by two SUNY New Paltz faculty members considers the legacy of the #MeToo movement through
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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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Advancing the field of Academic Advising: New professional activity from Dante Cantú
Faculty and staff: Do you have recent research, publications or other work that you’d like to share with colleagues in
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New publications and a media appearance by SUNY Distinguished Professor of History Lou Roper
Faculty and staff: Do you have recent research, publications or other work that you’d like to share with colleagues in
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Lessons from Two Decades of Disaster Response: IDMH at SUNY New Paltz will host 17th annual conference, Sept. 29 & 30
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will reflect on 20 years of emergency management training,
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Campus media relations and social media policies
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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“Follies in America”: Kerry Dean Carso’s new book and exhibition examine garden architecture of the 19th century
Art History Professor Kerry Dean Carso is the author of a new book examining 19th-century American culture through the lens
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Can solar panels coexist with birds and bees? This team of SUNY New Paltz researchers is looking for answers
New York is emerging as a leader in the movement toward more sustainable energy production. The state has committed
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With three more Drescher leave awards, New Paltz continues strong support for underrepresented pre-tenure faculty
Three SUNY New Paltz pre-tenure faculty will receive support for leaves in fall 2021 through the Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher
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Professor’s new book selected as Outstanding Academic Title by ‘Choice’
Art History Professor Reva Wolf’s co-edited book, “Freemasonry and the Visual Arts from the Eighteenth Century Forward: Historical and Global
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“Not all species will be able to shift”: Biology professor collaborates on new, international climate study
Professor of Biology David Richardson was part of the international collaborative team that produced the study “Climate change drives widespread
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Professor emeritus coauthors new textbook on integrated marketing communication
James R. Smith, professor emeritus of digital media & journalism, is coauthor of the new book “Integrated Marketing Communication: A
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Lydia Bright named RSCA Faculty Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Assistant Professor of Biology Lydia Bright the 2021 Faculty
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Human Research Ethics Board can now review and approve research involving incarcerated people
The Human Research Ethics Board at SUNY New Paltz, which reviews all human subjects research conducted by members of the
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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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2022 NEH Summer Stipend applications now open: Here’s what faculty need to know
SUNY New Paltz faculty can now apply for support from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends program
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