College to welcome more than 1,900 new students this fall
More than 1,100 first-year students and nearly 800 transfer students will begin their SUNY New Paltz careers in the fall
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School of Education
New-look School of Education debuts more efficient structure
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education reorganized from a four-department to a two-department structure during the summer of 2016,
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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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Paolucci becomes College’s first Congressional Fellow
Catherine Paolucci, assistant professor of mathematics and secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded the American Mathematical Society
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Cahill joins College in hosting Mexican faculty for “100,000 Strong” initiative
For the fourth consecutive summer, SUNY New Paltz is providing professional development and cultural immersion workshops to English language educators
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President Christian to serve on steering committee for SUNY TeachNY
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been invited to serve on a steering committee that will recommend new
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Writing Project summer program helps high schoolers with the college essay
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is welcoming local high school students to a week-long program
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SUNY Chancellor, state Education Commissioner visit College for Education Consortium
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher (at right) and New York State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia (center) visited SUNY New
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Master Teachers visit College for hands-on workshop with NASA Astronomer
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Lou Mayo, NASA Astronomer and professor of astronomy at Marymount University, to campus to lead a
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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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Students receive advanced degrees at 2016 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of students representing the classes of August 2015, December 2015, May 2016 and August 2016 were presented with graduate
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New grads celebrate with loved ones at 2016 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
The SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 stood before families, friends, faculty and staff and received their undergraduate degrees at
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Spring semester Outstanding Graduates commended before audience of family and faculty
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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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, on the Old
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Annual series of undergraduate research and scholarship events celebrates “Minds @ Work”
More than 300 students representing all five of SUNY New Paltz’s disciplinary schools presented research and creative projects as part
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Minds at Work showcases undergraduate research, student-faculty collaboration
The 22nd installment of Minds at Work, SUNY New Paltz’s yearly celebration of scholarly collaborations between New Paltz students and
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Summer program on Huguenot Street inspires young writers through history and nature
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) returns to New Paltz’s Historic Huguenot Street for a third consecutive summer, to host
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Summer Session registration opens April 11
What are your plans for summer? Summer Session at SUNY New Paltz gives you the chance to accelerate toward your
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Women’s Leadership Career Summit brings success back to New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 27 alumnae to campus on April 6, 2016 for the 2nd Women’s Leadership Career Summit, sponsored by
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New Five-Year Master’s Plan lets students accelerate learning and earn two powerful credentials
The School of Education and the School of Science and Engineering at SUNY New Paltz have collaborated to develop 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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Fall 2015 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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Education faculty receives NYS TESOL Lifetime Achievement Award
Vernon Todd, recently retired lecturer in the Department of Secondary Education at SUNY New Paltz, received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement
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Family, faculty and friends help College recognize 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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Registration now open for Literacy Tutoring Program at New Paltz
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for its spring 2016 Literacy Tutoring Program. This is an
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Launch of CIE@NP highlights College’s impact on regional education practice
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education celebrated the opening of the new Center for Innovation in Education at New
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College earns NCATE reaccreditation & commendations
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) reaccreditation, a vital conferral of national
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Center for Innovation in Education at New Paltz set to open this fall
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education announces the launch of the Center for Innovation in Education at New Paltz
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Expanded Winter Session online course offerings help students get ahead
Registration has begun for the largest-ever selection of Winter Session courses available through SUNY New Paltz. Students can earn up
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: CATHY COPPINGER (Development &
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School of Education announces recipients of Dean’s Award winners
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education has presented five regional teachers with the 2015 Dean’s Awards for Excellence in
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New Intensive Teacher Institute to train regional educators in working with English Language Learners
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education announces the opening of the clinically rich Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI), a program
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 21st Annual Multicultural Education Conference
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education is one of a number of sponsors hosting the 21st annual Multicultural Education
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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At faculty meeting, SUNY Chancellor’s awardees honored and new colleagues welcomed
At the Sept. 11 meeting of SUNY New Paltz faculty, the recipients of the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
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College welcomes new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz proudly announces the appointment of 36 new full-time faculty for the 2015-16 academic year. “I am so pleased to
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new students
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 1,100 first-year students and their families for Moving In Day on Aug. 20. According to L. David
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Master Teacher 3D Institute gives local educators time and space to explore new technologies
As the Mid-Hudson host site for the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP), SUNY New Paltz is tasked with
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Alumna serves community and the College
Candice Dixon ’73 (Elementary Education) volunteers on the Alumni Advisory Council because she hopes to see SUNY New Paltz build
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HVWP summer programs give young writers skills to grow and inspiration to create
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) Young Writers’ Program kicks off this July with a series of week-long writing camps
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More than 1,500 new grads walk at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
Undergraduates representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 stood before their families, friends and
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Advanced degrees bestowed at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Graduate Commencement
More than 200 students representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 proudly donned caps
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College honors Outstanding Graduates before an audience of friends, family and faculty
The 2015 SUNY New Paltz Outstanding Graduates ceremony was held May 15 in recognition of the superb achievement, in and
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“Minds at Work” events showcase student research and scholarship
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] A day of celebration of student scholarly work was highlighted by
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, on the Old
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Fellowship to provide Japanese immersion for secondary education department chair
Laura Dull, department chair and associate professor of secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been selected as a 2015
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School of Education faculty member named William T. Grant Foundation Scholar
Eve Tuck, associate professor in the School of Education, was one of five researchers selected for the 2015 William T.
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STE(A)MFest promises to inspire young minds with blend of STEM and art education
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz will provide a day of fun hands-on learning experiences for local, elementary-aged
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New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program
A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a non-profit organization that supports
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School of Education faculty member receives Fulbright Award
Andrea Noel, associate professor and former chair in the Department of Elementary Education at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded
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School of Education showcases programs before NCATE Board of Examiners
Program leaders, administrators, faculty, staff and students from the SUNY New Paltz School of Education gathered at events taking place
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Women’s Summit brings alumnae and thought leaders to campus for panel discussions on success
The College welcomed 32 women scholars and business leaders, the vast majority of whom are New Paltz alumnae, for a
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STEP nears 30th anniversary preparing local students for science and technology careers
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has operated through New Paltz’s School of Education since 1986,
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3D printing mini-courses hosted via live web broadcast
SUNY New Paltz hosted three “mini-courses” on topics related to 3D printing for a select group of secondary educators across
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Alumnus serves college from his graduation into retirement
Alan Dunefsky ’69 (Biology) ’91g (Multi-Cultural Education) considers himself a nostalgic man. His affinity for the past has kept him at
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Newlyweds find love and friendship at SUNY New Paltz
Newlyweds Elizabeth (Ruggerio) DeKams ’08 (Speech Pathology and Audiology) and John DeKams ’08 (Elementary Education) had many mutual friends and
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Fall 2014 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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Onika Jervis ’93 ’06g serves on Alumni Advisory Council
Onika T. Jervis ’93 (Biology) ’06g (Education Administration and Supervision) has devoted her career to creating a strong sense of community among people
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College honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Students perfect teaching skills in virtual classroom
Education majors are getting real word teaching experience thanks in part to TeachLivE™, a mixed-reality simulation lab that supports teacher practice
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Giving back – Service shapes alumni outcomes
Dedicating time to service builds a strong sense of leadership and ambition that often leaves a lasting impact on those
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Students encouraged to pursue advanced education during college visit
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, SUNY New Paltz welcomed 80 students from George Cooke Elementary School in an effort to give
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College hosts 20th annual Multicultural Education Conference
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is one of a number of sponsors hosting the 20th annual Multicultural
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School of Education honors recipients of Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
The School of Education recently recognized five recipients of this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Since 1984, the
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College welcomes 34 new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz welcomes 34 new full-time faculty to campus, including 11 faculty who will occupy new lines, for the
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School of Education science and tech scholars participate in health career camp
Five high school students in the School of Education‘s Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) recently took part in Albany
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Drescher Awardee Kathleen Lord Examines Children’s Learning in Partnership with Newburgh Schools
Contributed by the School of Education Newsletter Kathleen Lord, assistant professor in the Department of Elementary Education is on a
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Professor helps Singapore educators launch first national writing project
Shortly after SUNY New Paltz secondary education professor and Hudson Valley Writing Project founding director Tom Meyer joined the board
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SUNY New Paltz partners with NAUC to help improve student reading performance
SUNY New Paltz, along with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District and Mount St. Mary College, have partnered with the
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New Paltz celebrates student success with Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage in tassels, caps, cords, and gowns at this year’s
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SUNY New Paltz honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored 105 students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Multi-Purpose
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Dean of Education’s 2014 Visiting Scholar Lisa Dieker talks about preparing next generation of learners
Lisa Dieker, PhD., professor in the Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences at the University of Central Florida, recently
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SUNY New Paltz to celebrate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10
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School of Education to host speaker on classroom technology
The School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz will host Lisa Dieker, professor in
Read More“Reclaiming Quality Education” panel discussion set for March 25
The State University of New York at New Paltz will host “Reclaiming Quality Education: Test Refusal as a Human Right,”
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Professors receive SUNY Networks of Excellence awards
Barbara Chorzempa, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, and Andrew Frank, assistant professor of art, at the State
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Faculty Excellence Speaker Series concludes with Julie Gorlewski
The inaugural Faculty Excellence Speaker Series came to a close on Feb. 25 with a lecture from Professor Julie Gorlewski,
Read MoreNew Paltz to host panel discussion titled “Public Education Now: Reform, Resistance, and Solutions in New York State”
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will host “Public Education Now: Reform, Resistance, and Solutions in New York State,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Auditorium on the New Paltz campus. A snow date is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20. This…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes master teachers
NEW PALTZ— The State University of New York at New Paltz is hosting 20 math and science teachers from 13 school districts throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley region as part of its Master Teachers Program (MTP). The new statewide initiative aims to identify, reward, and support master math and science teachers throughout…
Read MoreSaturday Young Writers’ Workshop offered at SUNY New Paltz
YOUNG WRITERS’ PROGRAMS SATURDAY YOUNG WRITERS’ WORKSHOP November 16, 2013 The Hudson Valley Writing Project is delighted to offer this special morning program at SUNY New Paltz for student writers in grades 3-12 on November 16th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. With creative inspiration from some of the region’s finest teachers, students will enjoy…
Read MoreNew Paltz School of Education honors recipients of Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Education recently recognized the seven recipients of this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Since 1984, the School of Education has collaborated with school districts to honor teachers in the Mid-Hudson Valley who have attained exceptional standards in their…
Read More19th annual Multicultural Education Conference to be held at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ — The School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its 19th annual Multicultural Education Conference titled, “A Million Moments for Ensuring Equity and Creating Change,” Friday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, on the New Paltz…
Read MoreSchool of Education dean appointed to State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching
NEW PALTZ- The New York State Board of Regents has announced the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz, to the State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching. Composed of K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education…
Read MoreMexican university professors participate in English Language Program at New Paltz
The State University of New Paltz recently welcomed 21 professors from universities in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo as part of a new SUNY-Puebla Intensive English Program (IEP). The program is one of the first efforts in Mexico to take place under President Obama’s “100,000 Strong in the Americas”…
Read MoreHVWP Awarded Support for FDR-Vanderbilt Teen Writing Program
NEW PALTZ- The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz (HVWP) was one of five northeastern writing project sites selected to team with the National Park Service (NPS) to design a summer writing program. PROJECT WRITE, the result of this collaboration, allows Hudson Valley students in grades 7-12 to explore and…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz picked as site for Governor Cuomo’s NYS Master Teacher Program
NEW PALTZ -The State University of New York at New Paltz has been selected as one of the first four campuses to host Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NYS Master Teacher Program, a new statewide initiative proposed in the 2013 State of the State Address, that will encourage the state’s best teachers…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz honors student achievement at award luncheon; SUNY chancellor to give keynote address
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold The Teaching, Learning and Leadership luncheon to honor the Educational Administration interns who are matriculated in the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) programs in School Building Leadership, School District Leadership and School District Business Leadership. The luncheon…
Read MoreNew Paltz hosts discussion on autism and the arts
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz Art Education Program is hosting “Conversations with Artists on the Autistic Spectrum,” a panel discussion to be held on Saturday, November 3 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. in Lecture Center 104 located on campus. The program is free and…
Read More18th annual Multicultural Education Conference focuses on equity and social justice
NEW PALTZ – The School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz, in collaboration with local educational organizations, will hold its 18th annual Multicultural Education Conference titled, “Hope-Challenges-Solutions: Reclaiming Educational Equity and Social Justice with Alliances and Action,” on Friday, Nov. 2, 2011, 8:30 a.m. -…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
NEW PALTZ – Five members of the State University of New York at New Paltz’ academic, professional and classified staff have been honored with the 2012 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and will be recognized at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, and the Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 18,…
Read MoreDanielle Brown named SUNY New Paltz class of 2012 valedictorian
NEW PALTZ – Danielle Brown (Merrick, N.Y.), an adolescence education major with a concentration in English, has been named valedictorian for the class of 2012 at the State University of New Paltz. She maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average during her four years at the college to receive the honor….
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints associate dean from Johns Hopkins as new dean of the School of Education
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as its new dean of the School of Education. Dr. Rosenberg is currently the associate dean for research in the School of Education and a professor in the Department of Special Education…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to offer Advanced Certificate Program in Teaching English Language Learners
NEW PALTZ – The Department of Secondary Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz is offering an advanced certificate program in Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). Full-time faculty in the School of Education will teach this new, two-track program. Track 1, which includes five courses, is…
Read MoreA New Beginning for Old Main
The three-year renovation of the 65,000-square-foot Old Main Building, home of the College’s School of Education, will be celebrated with a rededication ceremony on May 11 at 11 a.m. Following the ribbon-cutting, which will take place in front of the red doors, a reception will be held in the 1907 Room….
Read MoreAuthor Paul Loeb to lecture at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will host a free lecture titled “Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times” with author Paul Loeb at 7 p.m. on March 25 in Lecture Center room 102. Drawing on 35 years of exploring citizen involvement, Loeb…
Read MoreSchool of Education confers seven recipients with Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Education held their annual reception and awards presentation for the recipients of this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Monday, Sept. 19 in the Terrace on New Paltz campus. New Paltz’s School of Education has been…
Read MoreNew Paltz espouses power and hope in 17th annual Multicultural Education Conference
New Paltz’s Humanistic/Multicultural Education Program in the School of Education will hold its 17th annual Multicultural Education Conference titled "Courage in the Face of Contradiction: The Power & Hope of Multicultural Education" on Friday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The deadline for registration is…
Read MoreNew Paltz espouses power and hope in 17th annual Multicultural Education Conference
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Humanistic/Multicultural Education Program in the School of Education will hold its 17th annual Multicultural Education Conference titled "Courage in the Face of Contradiction: The Power & Hope of Multicultural Education" on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30…
Read MoreNew Paltz Foundation receives largest bequest to date from retired professor
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Foundation received a gift of nearly $200,000 from Olga Santora, retired professor of elementary education who passed away in May 2010. The conditions of the gift stipulate that it benefit graduate students in the School of Education who are…
Read MoreNew Paltz revises and reinstates master’s programs in adolescence education
College accepting applications for fall 2011 NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is again accepting applications for fall 2011 for its revised Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs in Adolescence Education. These programs are for students seeking…
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