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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Bailey Savatgy ’25 and Max Libretti ’21 ’25g honored with leadership awards from Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Center
As LGBTQ+-identifying students at SUNY New Paltz, Bailey Savatgy ’25 (English: Creative Writing) – who uses they/them pronouns – and
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Album release party featuring New Paltz staff-fronted band Lighthouse Pilot Dec. 6
All members of the campus community are welcome to celebrate the new record from School of Education Certification Officer Chris
Read MoreThe Science of Reading as a Catalyst for Change: Renowned educational leader Kymyona Burk speaks at SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 20
Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., who recently joined the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz as Visiting Senior Fellow,
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Accelerated Pathways at SUNY New Paltz: A new way for students to start working toward their master’s degree as undergraduates
SUNY New Paltz is offering a newly expanded (and still growing!) set of Accelerated Pathway Programs that let students earn
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‘Show people who you are’: Women’s Leadership Summit inspires in 10th year with record number of alumnae speakers
SUNY New Paltz brought a record 50 alumnae and thought leaders and approximately 200 students together for an afternoon of
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Nationally recognized education leader Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., is joining the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz as a Visting Senior Fellow
Burk will lead the Center’s strategic planning to expand access to professional learning resources for PreK-12 educators The Science
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Top 10 in the Northeast: SUNY New Paltz rises in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 6 on the list of the best public universities in the Northeast and
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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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Welcome new Hawks! Scenes from an enthusiastic, uplifting Convocation 2024
The annual New Student Convocation is a cherished fall semester tradition at SUNY New Paltz, where students, faculty and staff
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Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
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University publishes spring 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., appointed Dean of the School of Education
Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Lehman College, has accepted an offer to become the
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Commencement Address: Myra Kressner ’76 (May 19, 2024)
Thank you, Provost McClure, President Wheeler and SUNY New Paltz. Hello graduates!!! Let’s take a moment to celebrate
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Celebrating spring 2024 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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Senior Toast salutes resilience, togetherness of the Class of 2024
A favorite SUNY New Paltz tradition continued on May 16, as graduating seniors spent some of their last undergraduate hours
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Fifteen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2024
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Student Research Symposium marks 30th anniversary of showcasing original student scholarship and creative activity
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its milestone 30th year of students sharing outcomes from their
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Myra Kressner ’76 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 19
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Myra Kressner ’76 (Secondary Education: English) back to campus on May 19, 2024,
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A celebration of outstanding young alumni: SUNY New Paltz announces 2024 40 Under Forty honorees
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce 40 young alumni who have been recognized as 40 Under Forty awardees for 2024.
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“Waiting for Summer”: Anna Benlien ’23 explores time and history in “Godot”-inspired love story
Among everything that Anna Benlien ’23 (Adolescence Education) read during her time at SUNY New Paltz, the one that stuck
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Three SUNY New Paltz faculty will join AASCU’s Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute
Three SUNY New Paltz faculty are among 36 higher education professionals selected by the American Association of State Colleges
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University publishes fall 2023 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Celebrating fall 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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Science of Reading Center of Excellence rolls out new microcredential scholarship, new schedule and new webinar series
The SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential, a fully online curriculum designed to help education professionals and others
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New MAT in World Language graduate program coming to SUNY New Paltz in spring 2024
SUNY New Paltz will introduce a new graduate degree program in January 2024, designed to help meet a pressing
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A best value in higher education: SUNY New Paltz ranked among top Northeast universities for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz was rated the No. 8 best public university in the Northeast and a best value in higher
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year
The University is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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University welcomes new Hawks at high-energy, reimagined Convocation ceremony
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together on Aug. 30 to cheer on new first-year and transfer students at
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Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential launches Sept. 11 at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz’s new Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential will launch Sept. 11 to provide P-12 teachers with research-backed tools
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 1,800 new students for 2023-24
More than 1,100 first-year students and 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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University mourns death of Ray Snider, longtime School of Education faculty member
It is with sadness that we share news of the death of Ray Snider, professor emeritus in the School
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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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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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Science of Reading Center of Excellence to be established at SUNY New Paltz with support from $6.37M philanthropic gift
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the University’s acquisition of the largest gift in campus history, a $6.37 million
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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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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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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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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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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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March 3: 28th annual Multicultural Education Conference
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students, and community members to the 28th annual Multicultural
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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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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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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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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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Education alumni return to their alma mater to share strategies for teaching climate solutions
SUNY New Paltz convened a panel of six local Hudson Valley K-12 teachers, five of whom are New Paltz School
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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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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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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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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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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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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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School of Education signs pledge to prepare future educators with the tech skills to thrive in digital learning environments
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz was among the first in the U.S. to sign the new Educator
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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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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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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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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: Valedictorian Martin Benesh ’22 (May 22, 2022)
Martin Benesh ’22 (Theatre Arts) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21. The
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Commencement Address: Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (May 22, 2022)
Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry) gave the 2022 Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Sunday, May 22. The
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SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
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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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“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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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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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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Class of 2022 Salutatorian: Stephanie Trejo
Stephanie Trejo ’22 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education), a first-generation college student from Mount Kisco, New York, found strength in
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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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Green laundry: Student researcher finds eco-friendly upgrade to Theatre Arts costume chore
SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts puts on multiple productions a year. That means lots of rehearsals, lots
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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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Apply now! Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns for the summer
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the summer 2022 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the career and contributions of Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry), a chemist, engineer, entrepreneur,
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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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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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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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SUNY New Paltz hosts 27th annual Multicultural Education Conference, March 25
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 27th annual
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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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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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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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School leadership runs in the family: Three New Windsor sisters pursue careers in education administration together
Growing up in a home where both parents worked in education didn’t guarantee that the Herrera sisters would
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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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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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College publishes fall 2021 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester, honoring students who excel academically and
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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2022 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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The GRE is no longer required for graduate programs in education in New York State
SUNY students interested in graduate-level (masters and advanced certificate) programs in teaching and educational administration are no longer required to
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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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Giving Back: Scholarship recipients thank donors for support
SUNY New Paltz announced the successful completion of Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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Join our next General Education Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 20
All SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff are invited to attend a virtual General Education (GE) Forum on Wednesday, Oct.
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) alumna named ‘Teacher of the Year’
SUNY New Paltz alumna Elsa Batista ’00 (Spanish) ’03g (Multicultural Education) was recently named Newington’s Teacher of the Year for her ability
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The College names recipients of the 2021 Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the names of distinguished alumni and friends of the College who will be
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Survey says: Student feedback propels SUNY New Paltz to top 350 nationwide in Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 349 in the 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal / Times
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