Commencement Address: Valedictorian Nicholas Piaquadio (May 19, 2019)
Thank you, President Christian, faculty and staff,, and the many family and friends gathered here to celebrate today’s graduates. Thanks,
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School of Education
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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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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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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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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Fulbright Scholar from Singapore talks pedagogy with New Paltz faculty
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 Jo-Ann Netto-Shek, a Fulbright Scholar from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, who is currently
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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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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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Registration now open for Summer 2019 Literacy Tutoring
Literacy Center will provide complimentary literacy assessments on May 7 for kids in grades k-8 The Literacy Center at SUNY
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International Advocacy Day: New Paltz students call on Congress to support global education
Representatives of the Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz travelled to Washington, D.C. during spring break to meet
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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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SUNY New Paltz will present President’s Medals to stewards of Mohonk Mountain House, Bert Smiley (posthumously) and Nina Smiley at May Commencement Ceremony; Nina to serve as Sunday Commencement Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will award the President’s Medal, the highest recognition that can be bestowed by the campus president, to
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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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SUNY New Paltz welcomes James M. Patton, 2019 Dean of Education’s Distinguished Scholar, on March 28
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education invites members of the community to an evening lecture with James M. Patton,
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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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Alumni couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
Dorothy Dever ’43 and Robert Dever ’43 met at SUNY New Paltz as education students and were married on August
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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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Four from School of Education awarded TeachNY Implementation Fund grants
The SUNY TeachNY program has awarded grant funding to three SUNY New Paltz faculty members and the dean of the
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Apply now for k-12 Literacy Tutoring at SUNY New Paltz
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2019 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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School of Education celebrates fall 2018 student teachers
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invited faculty, friends and family members to a Dec. 20 ceremony honoring
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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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Literacy Center offering complimentary k-12 assessments
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz will offer complimentary literacy assessments to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Graduate
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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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School of Education will host 24th Multicultural Education Conference, Nov. 16
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 2018 Multicultural
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Make your next move: 70+ employers registered for Oct. 17 Networking Fair for Jobs & Internships
The Career Resource Center at SUNY New Paltz is preparing for one of the biggest Networking Fairs for Jobs &
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Mathematics alumnus wins significant awards for STEM educators
Two-time SUNY New Paltz graduate Samrat Pathania ’13 (Mathematics; Adolescence Education – Physics) ’18g (Adolescence Education – Mathematics) has been
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Education professor talks classroom technology on “Academic Minute”
Assistant Professor Kiersten Greene appeared on the Sept. 12 edition of WAMC’s syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to talk about
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U.S. News & World Report: SUNY New Paltz remains one of Northeast’s best universities
The U.S. News & World Report has once again placed SUNY New Paltz in the top tier of universities in
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Introducing new SUNY New Paltz faculty for the 2018-19 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty members. Please join us in welcoming these
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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 roughly 900 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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HVWP invites Courageous Writers to weeklong program at Roosevelt Historic Site
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz welcomes young writers aged 12-16 to join master teachers and
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Latest Benjamin Center Report Examines the New York State Testing Program, 2012-2016
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 20th discussion brief, “Tests are Turning
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New young writers program explores life and work of Washington Irving, legendary Hudson Valley man of letters
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) will collaborate with Historic Hudson Valley this summer to offer “Untold Stories, Unheard Voices,”
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Commencement Address: Valedictorian Reem Ahmed (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
Thank you President Christian, and good morning faculty, staff, family, friends, Augie the dog, and fellow graduates. It is truly
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Commencement Address: James H. Ottaway Jr. (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
The best graduation gift I can give you all is a short talk. I thank President Don Christian for recommending
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Sunday Commencement Ceremony honors new graduates in business, arts, education, science and engineering
The newest alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts and Science & Engineering
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SUNY New Paltz confers nearly 600 advanced degrees at Graduate Commencement 2018
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz’s newest graduate alumni celebrated with friends, family and faculty mentors as the College opened Commencement
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Dean of the School of Education to step down, return to faculty
Michael S. Rosenberg, dean of the School of Education, has announced his plans to end his service as dean and
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Minds @ Work on May the Fourth: Celebrating all forms of creativity and research
Students and faculty of diverse majors gathered at venues all over the SUNY New Paltz campus on May 4 to
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Successful, inspiring alumnae return to campus for Women’s Summit 2018
The College welcomed 25 women back to campus on April 11, 2018 for the fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, sponsored
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Class of 2018 Valedictorian: Reem Ahmed
[View the transcript and video of Reem’s address] Reem Ahmed ’17 (Accounting) of Queens, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian
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“Rise Up and Write”: New HVWP summer program empowers teens as advocates on public issues
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is adding a new program, “Rise Up and Write,” to
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Education professor brings Writing Project to Tibetan monks
Associate Professor Tom Meyer, who also serves as the director for the Hudson Valley Writing Project, traveled to Dharamsala, India
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School of Education takes the lead in training future administrators
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating a new partnership with the Mid-Hudson School Study Council and
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Congratulating faculty authors at the Sojourner Truth Library
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community of scholars, educators and learners extended a favorite tradition at the College this
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Education major’s evolutionary research inspires new approaches to teaching
In order to develop new and effective approaches to teaching, doesn’t it make sense to study how children learn? It
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Apply now for k-12 Literacy Tutoring at SUNY New Paltz
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2018 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize fall 2017 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz continued its long-standing tradition of honoring the most exemplary members of each semester’s graduating class at the
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Graduate student combating hunger with Campus Food Pantry
Contributions are up this year at the SUNY New Paltz Food Pantry, and much of that success is due to
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Plow ahead! Registration open for fully-online Winter Session
SUNY New Paltz students can register now to earn eight credits in three weeks during the Winter Session between the
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Chinese education officials visit campus to discuss Dual Diploma Program
SUNY New Paltz welcomed a delegation of representatives from Chongqing University of Education (CQUE) and Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange
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State grant supports College’s efforts to prepare teachers for work with English learners
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will support an intensive teacher preparation program at SUNY New Paltz that is
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New Paltz convenes second annual tech summit for educators
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education hosted about 150 teachers and education professionals, representing nearly 40 regional school districts,
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Multicultural Education Conference returns to New Paltz for 23rd year
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz will hold the 23rd annual Multicultural Education Conference, Friday, Nov. 17, from
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Students abroad in 2017 add to growing list of College’s Gilman Scholars
Seven SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, a highly competitive,
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Education faculty discuss work with Chinese students in New York Times
Associate Professor Lindsey Russo and Haggerty English Language Program Lecturer Sarah Elia published a lesson plan and recounting of experiences
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2017-18 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2017 semester.
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College to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Incoming class will be among largest in New Paltz history Nearly 1,150 first-year students and more than 900 transfer students
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Beyond rankings: SUNY New Paltz named a College of Distinction
SUNY New Paltz has earned recognition from Colleges of Distinction, a unique evaluator in the world of higher education that
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Education professor’s passion for technology leads to seat on state committee
Assistant Professor Kiersten Greene has been appointed to a new State Education Department committee that was formed to help the
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40 Under Forty event celebrates alumni achievements
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program on Friday, June 9, at Novella’s in New Paltz. The
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Business, fine & performing arts, science & engineering and education grads receive degrees at Sunday Commencement Ceremony
The newest alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts and Science & Engineering
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Students receive advanced degrees at 2017 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz graduate students reached new heights of academic and professional mastery at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony,
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Minds @ Work: Undergraduates’ creativity and research on display at year-end celebration
As the spring 2017 semester wound to a close, students and faculty set aside the afternoon and evening of Friday,
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College getting ready to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2017 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, on the
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College announces student speakers for Undergraduate Commencement
Salutatorian Jonathan Baez ’17 (Communication Disorders) will address his peers as the Student Speaker at the Saturday Undergraduate Commencement
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Writing Project Summer Camps embracing historic Hudson Valley settings
Registration has opened for the 2017 Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) summer camps, a series of programs designed to provide
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2016-17 Assessment Awards go to Linda Eaton and Sunny Duerr
Though it often happens “behind the scenes,” the work of assessment and accreditation is vital to helping the College maintain
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College hosts record 700+ job interviews at Teacher Recruitment Day
SUNY New Paltz served as a gathering site for 125 teacher candidates and more than 40 school districts at Teacher
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Get ahead this summer! Registration open for Summer Session at New Paltz
What are your plans for summer? Summer Session at SUNY New Paltz gives you the chance to accelerate toward your
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Colleagues gather in new STL space to honor faculty publications
The Sojourner Truth Library opened the doors of its new Faculty & Staff Quiet Study Room to host its annual
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Banker Michael Keegan will bring years of executive experience to Sunday Undergraduate Commencement address
Watch Michael’s speech and view the speech transcript SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board chair Michael Keegan will offer words of
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Women’s Leadership Summit brings alumnae, professional leaders to campus
In what was both an inspiring and empowering event, the College welcomed 25 women scholars and business leaders, 19 of
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April 6 panel will explore opportunities for teacher leadership
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education invites teachers, students, and everyone with an interest in education to an April
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Childhood Education professor will serve on NYSED Early Learning Task Force
Lindsey Russo, associate professor and coordinator of Early Childhood & Childhood Education programs, has been selected to sit on a
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Latest Benjamin Center discussion brief touts strong volunteerism in Ulster County
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its latest discussion brief, “The Who-What-Where-When-Why of
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Fall 2016 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize fall 2016 Outstanding Graduates
It is a SUNY New Paltz tradition at the close of each semester to honor the efforts of distinguished graduates-to-be
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Multiple Voices: dialogue on Autism and education held at SUNY New Paltz
The Mid-Hudson Teacher Center (MHTC), School of Education and PREP for Success cosponsored a panel discussion at SUNY New Paltz
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New Paltz leads the way at NYS TESOL conference
The Haggerty English Language Program at SUNY New Paltz was a robust presence at the 46th annual New York State Teachers
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New Paltz delegation chosen to present at national education leadership summit
A team from SUNY New Paltz’s Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) attended the U.S. Department of Education Teach to Lead
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Still time to register for ’16-’17 Winter Session
SUNY New Paltz students can now register to earn three credits in three weeks during the Winter Session between the
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22nd Annual Multicultural Education Conference set for Nov. 18 at SUNY New Paltz
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz will hold the 22nd annual Multicultural Education Conference on Friday, Nov. 18, from
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Program leaders gather to talk pathways to sustainability-related careers
SUNY New Paltz faculty representing programs in science, the liberal arts & sciences, education and business met with students this
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School of Education hosts regional teachers for tech summit
More than 50 leaders and educators representing 22 K-12 school districts across the Hudson Valley gathered at SUNY New Paltz
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School of Education names 2016 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recipients
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz established the Dean’s Award for Excellence in teaching in 1984 to recognize
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College announces new changes to the spring Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Beginning May 2017, SUNY New Paltz will split Undergraduate Commencement into two main ceremonies, with the College of Liberal Arts
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2016-17 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of 30 new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2016
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