Frequently Asked Questions on Convocation 2025
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and welcome
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A hole-in-one for student success: 2025 Doug Sheppard Classic raises record funds
The 2025 Doug Sheppard Classic on June 9 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York teed up record-breaking support
Read MoreEducational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz kicks off Summer Enrichment Institute
Nearly 150 new enrollees from across New York State are arriving at SUNY New Paltz on Monday, July 7, 2025,
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AC² Summer Research Symposium 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase the power of undergraduate STEM scholarship
Thirteen scholars supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program at SUNY New Paltz presented insightful and original research studies
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University publishes spring 2025 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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The Digest will be taking a short break for Memorial Day weekend
The editorial team behind the Digest newsletter will be taking a (brief!) Memorial Day break. After publishing an issue on
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‘This ceremony is for you’: First World New Paltz celebrates community on 2025 Commencement weekend
A cherished campus tradition returned with the annual First World Graduation ceremony on May 17, 2025, a joyous celebration honoring
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Exemplary SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 18 in recognition of the
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Communication, Digital Media & Journalism students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for 2025
The Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz inducted 41 students who demonstrated academic excellence
Read MoreCommencement Address: Valedictorian Angelina Somma ’24 ’26g (May 18, 2025)
Hello, welcome President Wheeler, faculty, staff, honored guests, family, friends and students. Before I begin, I would first like
Read MoreCommencement Address: Salutatorian Brinda Bhalla ’25 (May 17, 2025)
Good morning faculty, family, friends, and most importantly, the graduating class! It is an honor to be standing before
Read MoreUniversity celebrates Outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2025
More than 200 of SUNY New Paltz’s best-of-the-best graduating seniors celebrated their achievements in and out of the classroom alongside
Read MoreThe Class of 2025 celebrates the next chapter during the annual Senior Toast
A much-loved pre-Commencement tradition at SUNY New Paltz continued on May 15, as hundreds of graduating seniors joined together one
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Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025
As the descendant of a family of teachers, Angelina Somma ’24 (Adolescence Education: Social Studies) ’26g (Literacy Education) knew she
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Brinda Bhalla named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025
Brinda Bhalla ’25 (Biology) made her plans for a career in medicine while still living at home in Skillman, New
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Fourteen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2025
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Student Research Symposium 2025: More than 100 students across disciplines showcase original projects
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its 31st year to celebrate the power of academic discovery on
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Engineering EXPO 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase innovative prototypes and projects
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz engineering students presented exciting capstone projects and prototypes at the 2025 Engineering Design
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Campus-wide transition from heating to cooling getting underway this week
The Facilities Management team at SUNY New Paltz has begun the seasonal transition from heating to air conditioning across campus
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Professor Emeritus James Halpern will deliver the Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 17
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Professor Emeritus James Halpern, founder of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New
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Alumna Christine DeBiase ’90 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 18
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Christine DeBiase ’90 (Communications) back to campus on May 18, 2025, to deliver
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May Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Red-Winged Blackbird and Cattail
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s May 2025 Duo of the Month are the red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) and
Read MoreFour from the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2025 receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed
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Graphic Design seniors gain insights in creative careers through Adobe Creative Retreat
On April 17 and 18, six SUNY New Paltz seniors in the Graphic Design program attended the Adobe Creative Retreat
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EOP to celebrate academic accomplishments of students at its 21st annual XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz will host the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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Somatic Choreographies: Photography Program course hosts exhibition in collaboration with Bogota, Colombia university April 24
SUNY New Paltz’s Photography Program is excited to announce the opening of “Somatic Choreographies: Spaces of encounter between art, community
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 25th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry will host the 25th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society’s Undergraduate Research Symposium on
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April Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Common Eastern Bumblebee and Crabapple Tree
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s April 2025 Duo of the Month are common eastern bumblebees (Bombus impatiens) and
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of spring 2025
With the spring 2025 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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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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Student Association announces results of 2025-26 elections
The New Paltz Student Association is excited to announce the results of this year’s Student Association Election. We would like
Read MoreFriendship, leadership & service: Inside Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz
For more than a century, Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz has given hundreds of students a
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More time to study: Library weekday hours extended starting March 24
As a way to further advance student success, the Sojourner Truth Library is extending library hours in the evening Monday
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Student Health Services offers tips for a happy, safe St. Patrick’s Day weekend & Spring Break
With St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Break approaching, Student Health Services would like to offer some safety related tips and information for
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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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Want to start a new club on campus? Registration is live now in ENGAGE
The following message was sent to all students via email on March 7 Dear Students, If you are interested in
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International Relations alum on studying abroad in Serbia, learning Russian and prestigious internships
When he first stepped into the classroom at SUNY New Paltz, Jonathan Pickarski ’24 (International Relations), didn’t realize just how
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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 (Business Analytics; Finance) collaborated with Assistant Professor James Forest on a recent study
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“Remember our legacy”: New Paltz’s second annual Black History Convocation uplifts and inspires
More than 250 students, staff and faculty came together on Feb. 19 for a vibrant, moving Black History Convocation featuring
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From Facilities Management: Snow and ice removal will take place Feb. 22
Dear Campus Community, To assist Facilities in clearing ice and snow between parked vehicles, we ask for your cooperation in relocating
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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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Campus construction map for spring 2025
The following information was shared with SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff by email on Feb. 18 Above is
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Sojourner Truth Library will be open on President’s Day Feb. 17
For the benefit of our campus community, the Sojourner Truth Library will be open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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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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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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Be a candidate! Positions open on Student Senate for spring 2025
The following message was sent to all students via email on Jan. 29 Dear New Paltz Students, The Student Association
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2025
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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Planning to walk at Commencement 2025? Here’s how to order your cap & gown
SUNY New Paltz students! If you’re getting ready for graduation, now is the time to place your cap & gown
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Elting Middle Parking Lot will be closed week of Jan. 27
The following information was shared with SUNY New Paltz students by email on Jan. 24. The Elting Middle Parking Lot
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SUNY New Paltz applauds Gov. Hochul for critical support for student success in 2025 State of the State Agenda
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler today applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul for pledging in her 2025 State of the
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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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End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following news and reminders about campus technology.
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Update on campus building access in winter break 2025
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17 Dear Colleagues, As the semester
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‘Infinite Value’: Will Speziale ’25 gains a vast, beneficial cultural education on campus and abroad
Will Speziale ’25 (Asian Studies; Anthropology) has a passion for archery that he was able to explore through a unique
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New Paltz students earn highest honors at annual short film competition hosted by the Broadcast Education Association
SUNY New Paltz student filmmakers earned prestigious recognition at the Broadcast Education Association’s Film48 Competition for their original short films,
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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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Photography Program course launches exhibition at Unison Arts Center Dec. 12
SUNY New Paltz’s Photography Program is excited to announce the opening of “I am Me and You,” a contemporary photography
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SUNY New Paltz international students reflect on their first-ever Thanksgiving in the United States
Dozens of international students took part in a campus tradition on Nov. 22, where the Center for International Programs hosted
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters before Finals Week of the fall 2024 semester
With the fall 2024 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events from
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SUNY New Paltz named a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The University joins 471 campuses in being named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting SUNY
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“Trouble in Mind” opens Nov. 22 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts will present “Trouble in Mind,” a play-within-a-play about a middle-aged Black actress in her first
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CSS in the AWC: Center for Student Success expands access for students with new satellite location in the Athletic & Wellness Center
Students at SUNY New Paltz looking for academic support now have another place they can go. New Paltz’s
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New Paltz Sculpture Program’s Eco Art Class seeks input from the campus community on outdoor lab design
The Sculpture Program’s Eco Art class are a team of student artists and faculty working to design an outdoor living-learning
Read MoreStudent Health Service is here for you: Students collaborate with campus hub for physical & mental health resources on awareness campaign
Why is student health important? New Paltz’s Student Health Service and a team of graduating seniors—Ryan Ng ’25 (Communication—Organizational), Emma
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who
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SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Veteran & Military Services hires ROTC cadet as first intern through SUNY program
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Veteran & Military Services (OVMS) has appointed Derek Mendez ’26 (Computer Science) as a 2024-25
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Be a candidate! Positions open on Student Senate for 2024-25
The following message was sent to all students via email on Oct. 18 Dear New Paltz Students, The Student Association
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Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz: “Town Hall” opens Oct. 25, with shows through Nov. 3
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Town Hall,” a conversation within a play that explores who
Read MoreNon-partisan voter registration information for SUNY students in 2024
Under New York State law, college students have the choice to vote either at their college address or at their
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Rock out on Reunion Weekend: Questionable Authorities benefit concert for the Student Crisis Fund on Friday, Oct. 18
Questionable Authorities, New Paltz’s number one all-faculty rock band, is bringing the party to Alumni Reunion 2024 with a fundraising
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Sojourner Truth Library study rooms now reserved for current students
The following information was sent to campus by Sojourner Truth Library Dean Susan Frey on Oct. 4. As announced
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Adobe apps for personal use now available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff at a discount
The Office of Information Technology Services is pleased to announce that SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now
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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
Read MoreStudent Association announces results of fall 2024 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 20 Dear Students, We are happy to announce
Read MoreACE at SUNY New Paltz: Celebrating a new student success model improving support, retention and completion
SUNY New Paltz students, campus leaders and state and local officials gathered on Sept. 25, 2024, to highlight the
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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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Welcome to the University! Summer Honors Program immerses new generation of student scholars into college life
A new program at SUNY New Paltz is helping high-achieving high schoolers from underrepresented populations get a taste of collegiate
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New Paltz students, faculty turn out for an unforgettable game of ultimate frisbee
Welcome Week 2024 brought hundreds of new students together for a variety of fun-filled activities, but one major highlight was
Read MoreStudent Association Executive Board and Senate voting begins Sept. 15
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 3 Hello SUNY New Paltz students, The process
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Sojourner Truth Library study space available 24/7 for fall 2024
The Sojourner Truth Library is providing 24/7 access to the Front Lobby for more options and flexibility to study in
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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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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
If you know of students who are doing incredible things in and out of the classroom, the Office of Communication
Read MoreCampus Construction Update, Fall 2024: Ongoing, Upcoming and Recently Completed Projects
Summer 2024 has been an active period for construction projects large and small on the SUNY New Paltz campus.
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2024 State of the University Address: Video Link and Brief Overview
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 23. Dear Members
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Good vibes, new beginnings: Move-In Day 2024 welcomes incoming Hawks to campus
The SUNY New Paltz community came together to welcome new students and families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 22,
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The Best Week Ever returns! New students can have fun and meet new people during Welcome Week
As the newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks begin their higher education journey, the University’s Center for Student Engagement is offering
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,400 new students for 2024-25
More than 1,200 first-year students and nearly 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as
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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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Partial closure of Haggerty Administration Building parking lot on Friday, Aug. 2
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on July 31. Good morning
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Minimum wage and tax and I-9 form requirements: Student Employment updates for 2024-25
The Payroll Office advised the campus community of the new minimum wage for student employment and a new process for
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Update to summer hours for Atrium Brew
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on July 19. Dear Campus
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STEM scholars present findings on wind farms, semiconductors, E. coli and more at AC² Summer Research Symposium 2024
Sixteen students supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program brought engaging scholarship across a wide range of topics
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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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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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Two decades of two degrees: Dual Diploma program with SUNY New Paltz and Turkish universities celebrates 20th anniversary
On April 24, SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs marked a milestone anniversary of giving current college students from
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Accomplished SUNY New Paltz scholars celebrate at 2024 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 19 in recognition of the
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“Power in your purpose”: First World New Paltz celebrates on 2024 Commencement weekend
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz graduates from underrepresented groups gathered to celebrate their accomplishments with faculty and staff mentors at
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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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