Be a candidate! 2024-25 Student Association Executive Board and Senate elections approaching
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 3 Hello SUNY New Paltz students, The process
Read More
Student News
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
Read More
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
Read More
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.
Read More
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
Read More
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,
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
“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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Communication, Digital Media & Journalism students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for 2024
The Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz inducted 51 juniors and seniors who demonstrated
Read More
Genevieve Adjei ’24 & Genevieve Adjei Jr. ’24 make history as first-ever double EOP Student Excellence awardees
Twin sisters with twin names and majors Genevieve Bamfoa Adjei ’24 (Sociology—Human Services) & Genevieve Adjei, Jr. ’24 (Sociology
Read More
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
Read More
Sen Oglesby named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Sen Oglesby ’24 (Sociology—Criminology) recalls a single class that not only transformed their experience at SUNY New Paltz, but also
Read More
Julia Lombard named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2024
Julia Lombard ’24 (Psychology) came to SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2020 and found her voice as a
Read More
Engineering EXPO 2024 brings a dozen new innovative prototypes and projects to SUNY New Paltz
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased 12 ingenious capstone projects and prototypes
Read More
“Quest for Truth”: Phoebe Heretz ’24 pivots from music to researching curiosities in astrophysics
Shortly after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Phoebe Heretz ’24 (Physics & Astronomy) moved to New Paltz in 2017
Read More
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
Read More
SUNY New Paltz hosts annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry hosted the 24th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on
Read More
Business students create a potential solution for optimizing insulin use
For diabetics, taking the insulin needed for survival poses a major hurdle. Typically, insulin pens must be at room
Read More
“STEM can be fun”: AC ² students showcase the importance of STEM education to the younger generation
SUNY New Paltz’s AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program supports emerging leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and their
Read More
Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the spring 2024 semester
With the spring 2024 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
Read More
EOP to honor its best and brightest at its 20th annual XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program at the State University of New York New Paltz will host the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE)
Read More
Arbor Day Tree Walk April 25
Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
Read More
New! A Geocaching scavenger hunt at SUNY New Paltz, courtesy of the Sustainability Ambassadors Biodiversity Team
The Sustainability Ambassadors at SUNY New Paltz are inviting all members of the community to join a campuswide scavenger hunt!
Read More
Congratulating SUNY New Paltz winners of the 2024 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
Read More
Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
Read More
SUNY New Paltz initiating two-year process to seek a new athletic conference
SUNY New Paltz is beginning a two-year process of exiting the SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and seeking a new
Read More
“Past is More than Prologue”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Sean Decatur, April 16
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with the Director of the American Museum of Natural History,
Read More
Vote! Tomorrow, March 21 is the last day for Student Association elections
Dear New Paltz Community, The Student Association elections are LIVE on Engage, and we are asking for your participation! Voting will now remain open until Thursday,
Read More
“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
Read More
Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 (Mechanical Engineering) researches green alternatives for building material
This has the potential to be literally groundbreaking. SUNY New Paltz undergraduate Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 is earning recognition
Read More
SUNY extends benefits for students from Temporary Protected Status countries through 2027-28
The SUNY Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to continue a tuition benefit that has provided support for students
Read More
“The essence of Blackness”: New Paltz celebrates first Black History Month Grand Convocation
The campus community gathered on Feb. 28 for the finale of a rich series of academic and social programs celebrating
Read More
NEW: SUNY New Paltz Family Network launches for parents and guardians of students
SUNY New Paltz is rolling out a new tool aimed at helping family members of current students stay informed
Read More
Assistant Professor Dominic McBrayer explores a prediction model for amino acid and peptide fragments with students and alumni
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dominic McBrayer recently co-authored an article with several alumni and current undergraduate co-authors published in February
Read More
Sojourner Truth Library’s front lobby will be open 24/7, starting Feb. 24
The Sojourner Truth Library will be providing a new, all-day student study space to further the University’s commitment to student
Read More
Be a candidate! 2024-25 Student Association Executive Board and Senate elections approaching
Hello SUNY New Paltz students, The process for the Student Association elections for 2024-2025 are underway! We want to inform
Read More
Campus Adobe contract renewal includes access to Adobe Express
SUNY New Paltz’s institutional license for the Adobe suite of software tools has been renewed as a part of a
Read More
Heritage and Horizons: A series of interdisciplinary events celebrating Black History Month 2024
The Black History Month Steering Committee at SUNY New Paltz announces a series of academic and social programs to take
Read More
Successful renovation of Awosting Hall adds fourth floor and many more upgrades for student residents
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful renovation of Awosting Hall, one of the University’s 14 student residence halls,
Read More
Department of Music announces eclectic Concert Series lineup for spring 2024
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share its lineup for the spring 2024 Concert Series,
Read More
Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
Read More
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
Read More
A Scholars’ Mentorship Program success story, featuring Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 ‘24g
Today, SUNY New Paltz alumnus Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 (Finance; Black Studies) ‘24g (Business Administration) is a SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee and
Read More
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
Read More
Live Music for All: Jordan Fogle ‘25g studies sensory-friendly concerts
As a graduate student in music therapy, Jordan Fogle ‘25g has spent a lot of time thinking about a fundamental challenge
Read More
Sojourner Truth Library after-hours study space available Dec. 11-20
As part of the University’s commitment to students’ success, the Sojourner Truth Library is providing after-hours access to the Front
Read More
Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2023 semester
With the fall 2023 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
Read More
Ride on, Hawks! New Paltz officially named a Bike Friendly University
For the first time, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized SUNY New Paltz with the distinction of Honorable Mention
Read More
Department of Art hosts Dec. 1 reception for 2023 Senior Art Exhibition, “The Final Boss: Thesis Edition”
SUNY New Paltz Visual Arts majors graduating in December 2023 invite one and all to a night of art and fellowship,
Read More
“Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Nov. 17 at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies,” a comedic drama by
Read More
Learn about free training and professional development opportunities, Nov. 15
Faculty, staff, and students can learn new skills or earn professional certificates by taking courses through LinkedIn Learning, an online training
Read More
SUNY New Paltz receives $10,000 Environmental Justice Grant from Second Nature
Second Nature, a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education, has awarded a $10,000 Catalyst
Read More
Marielena Ferrer ‘22 ‘24g earns International Sculpture Center award for artwork on immigration
“Broken Monarchs,” an installation that began as her capstone thesis and was first exhibited in the Samuel Dorsky Museum
Read More
Chemistry Rocks! Family Mole Night in campus science labs returns Oct. 26
Students and faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Chemistry will welcome families to experience exciting, live scientific experiments on
Read More
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SUNY New Paltz’s Title IX Working Group will offer several events and activities
Read More
Environmental racism: Honors thesis exposes uncomfortable truths in the history of conservation advocacy
It’s a difficult history, but one that all environmental activists should be aware of. A recent Honors Program thesis by
Read More
College Radio Day is Oct. 6 – Listen live on WFNP The Edge!
WFNP The Edge, the campus radio station run by SUNY New Paltz students, has a full schedule of broadcasts and
Read More
Reading and writing as self-care: New research from recent English Department graduates
It’s long been understood that reading fiction can help us be more empathetic with others. Two new studies from
Read More
Bringing the Gift of Life: Students make a match with donor recruitment drive
Saving lives is no small task, but SUNY New Paltz student Gavriel “Gavi” Goldstein ’23 ‘24g (Psychological Science) is
Read More
Plan ahead! Information about 2023-24 campus construction projects
Facilities Management has shared the above map highlighting campus construction projects in progress during the 2023-24 academic year, which
Read More
Mental Health Fair highlights support and resources for students, Sept. 27
Each semester, New Paltz brings mental health supports and resources, along with fun self-care activities, to help students build resilience
Read More
Student Association announces results of fall 2023 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 15 Dear Students, We are happy to announce
Read More
SUNY New Paltz rises to Gold level in STARS sustainability rating
For the first time in campus history, SUNY New Paltz has earned a STARS Gold Rating for excellence in
Read More
Sustainability Ambassador Program launches its eighth year at New Paltz with largest team yet
The Office of Campus Sustainability kicked off the fall 2023 semester by welcoming a record 36–12 returning and 24
Read More
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
Read More
Welcome to SUNY New Paltz! Photos and more from Move-In Day 2023
More than 1,000 first-year students and their families arrived on campus on Thursday, Aug. 24, to settle into their on-campus
Read More
Media Day offers tips and mentorship for those entering careers in journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism hosted an engaging alumni panel discussion and Q&A on navigating the media field,
Read More
New students: Have some fun and meet new people during Welcome Week!
The newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks are taking their first flight on campus, and the University is offering a
Read More
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
Read More
Record number of engineering students presented projects at spring 2023 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference
A record number of engineering students presented original research during the ninth annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) at SUNY Maritime in
Read More
Bestselling author Carmen Maria Machado speaks at SUNY New Paltz on the power of creativity
In the final event of the 2023 Without Limits series, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences welcomed bestselling, award-winning
Read More
Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
Read More
Student/faculty team creates new online tool to help businesses access Inflation Reduction Act funding
For businesses looking to make eco-friendly upgrades to their organization, navigating the process of acquiring federal funding can be
Read More
Campus Food Pantry announces summer 2023 schedule
The Campus Food Pantry is open during summer 2023, continuing to serve on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and
Read More
Cooking oil problems lead Business student team to create innovative, prize-winning solution
Don’t know where to store excess oil after cooking a meal? A new, sustainable solution may be coming soon,
Read More
AC² Community recognizes graduates and celebrates 35th anniversary
The SUNY New Paltz AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program celebrated a landmark anniversary at a joyous annual recognition ceremony,
Read More
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
Read More
As Center for Student Success pilot program expands, success story emerges
After a successful pilot in 2022, the Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz expanded the Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Read More
My.newpaltz.edu is getting a design refresh this summer
The next time you log into my.newpaltz.edu, it may look a little different! Information Technology Services has been working on
Read More
Distinguished scholars celebrate at 2023 Honors Program graduation ceremony
On May 21, the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program lauded the high-caliber work ethic and performance of new graduates with
Read More
“Hold this moment in time”: First World New Paltz celebrates 50th annual graduation ceremony
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz students stood before a standing-room-only audience of family, friends and faculty members and were inducted
Read More
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
Read More
“Value the time, embrace it!” Senior Toast 2023 celebrates memories made and a bright future ahead
The Senior Toast is one of the most cherished traditions at SUNY New Paltz, as students spend some of their
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Engineering EXPO 2023 brings 16 innovative prototypes and projects to SUNY New Paltz
More than 70 SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased innovative capstone projects and prototypes at
Read More
Alexis Smith named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2023
Alexis Smith ’23 (Psychology) has been focused on achieving a career working with youth as a licensed mental health clinician
Read More