Convocation ceremony set for Aug.22
SUNY New Paltz will launch a new student-focused, interactive Convocation ceremony for the incoming class on Friday, Aug. 22, at
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new first-year and transfer students
SUNY New Paltz will welcome more than 1,100 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning
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Sociology student, professor benefit from research collaboration
A student-faculty research partnership between Associate Professor of Sociology Peter Kaufman and Richard Bente ’14 (Sociology) is garnering attention from
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HBO’s “Girls” shoots episode at SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz was transformed into a television set on Tuesday, July 29, as the cast and crew of HBO’s “Girls”
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Students volunteer, give back to Panama community
Fifteen students participating in SUNY New Paltz’s Global Medical Brigade Club recently traveled across the globe to Panama to partner
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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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Students awarded with nearly $60K in Gilman scholarships
This academic year, more than 20 SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded federally funded national-level scholarships including Benjamin A. Gilman
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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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Sculpture student wins Outstanding Student Achievement Award
SUNY New Paltz student Savannah Blum (BFA – Sculpture, ’14) has been awarded the International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement
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PianoSummer at New Paltz celebrates 20th anniversary
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 20th season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano
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Doug Sheppard Golf Classic raises scholarship money for students
More than 130 participants teed off at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic: SUNY New Paltz’s Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
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SUNY New Paltz students named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
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School of Business honors students, faculty, and staff at awards ceremony
The School of Business recently held its annual awards ceremony recognizing students, faculty, and staff for their achievements. A handful
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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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School of Business announces winners of business plan contest
The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz held its annual business plan contest and award ceremony on Wednesday, May
Read MoreSculpture program recognizes student/alumni accomplishments
Jeremy Holmes ’07 (BFA) installed a new commissioned artwork for Holland and Knight Law Firm, Washington, DC. He is currently in
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Degree candidates’ artwork featured at thesis exhibitions
Over the course of four consecutive Friday evenings this spring, emerging artists who are candidates for Master of Fine
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New Paltz student, alumna find thousands in couch, return it
SUNY New Paltz student Reese Werkhoven ’15 (Geology), alumna Lara Russo ’13 (Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies), and their roommate
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Student research proves to be a valuable regional resource
SUNY New Paltz students enrolled in the seminar course “Science, Environment, and Disease: New Approaches to Science Journalism,” are playing
Read MoreThink 3D: The Story of 3D Printing at SUNY New Paltz
This 14-minute video produced by Honors student Miriam Ward ’15 (Communication & Media/History) and student Alexandria Fontane ’14 (Digital Media
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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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New Paltz receives 100% acceptance rate to National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Rui Wang ’14, Katherine Betuel ’14, Emma Lagle ’14, and Chen Zhou ’16 each study different subjects, but they have
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SUNY New Paltz AMA chapter receives top honors at 36th International Collegiate Conference
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) was awarded Silver Chapter status at the 36th International
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Men’s volleyball team has historic season
The State University of New York at New Paltz men’s volleyball team enjoyed a historic run in 2014, experiencing its
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Band of professors raises $1,000 for student scholarships
Glenn Geher (Psychology), Peter Kaufman (Sociology), Maureen Morrow (Biology), Brian Obach (Sociology), and Anne Roschelle (Sociology) are best known by
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SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2014
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SUNY New Paltz students selected for nationally recognized award
Forty-two SUNY New Paltz students were recently named to Who’s Who Among Students, a nationally recognized award program for college
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Mainstage Productions presents On The Verge on Thursday, April 24
The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz’s Mainstage Productions will conclude its
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Students and scholars come together for eighth annual NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference
Since its inception on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2007, the NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference has served
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Students honored with the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz students were honored by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Student
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Students spend spring break giving back to the community
Nicole St. Onge ’17 (English/Communications) is no stranger to giving back. “Volunteering has been a huge part of my life
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Interns gain hands-on experience in the world of international affairs
Internships matter. Just ask SUNY New Paltz student Jen Vanriper ’14, majoring in international relations. Thanks to her internship with
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Tavern Owners Agreement celebrated
The New Paltz campus community, local tavern owners and town officials came together on Tuesday, March 25, to
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New Paltz Magazine Spring Issue
Read the spring issue of New Paltz magazine, highlighting students, alumni and faculty accomplishments as well as campus news. The
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Historic Huguenot Street extends free membership to students
Tweet SUNY New Paltz students are now automatically eligible for free admission to the buildings and tours of the National
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School of Business hosts ethical debates competition
The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz held its ethical debates competition in
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Student nominated for International Design Award
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce that Steven Gordon Holman ’14 has been nominated for the prestigious Talente award,
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SUNY New Paltz holds groundbreaking ceremony for new residence hall
The State University of New York at New Paltz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall
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SUNY New Paltz students awarded Gilman International Scholarships
NEW PALTZ – Seven students from the State University of New York at New Paltz were selected from thousands of applicants across the United States to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the spring 2014 semester. Established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, and…
Read MoreNew Paltz students recognized at the Kennedy Center – American College Theatre festival
NEW PALTZ – Emma Larsen ’14 and Patrick Pierpoint ’14, two SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts students, recently were awarded prizes at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region I) in Hyannis, Ma. Larsen, of Somers, N.Y., won a scholarship for an internship with Boston’s Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. Pierpoint, a Goshen,…
Read MoreTop high school students compete in regional “Poetry Out Loud” competition at SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz –Students from 12 area high schools were among those competing in the Mid-Hudson Region’s Poetry Out Loud competition at SUNY New Paltz on Thursday, Feb.6. Before a live audience, 45 top regional high school students recited poetry, and a panel of judges evaluated the entrants’ performances. Scores were based on…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz MFA student receives fellowship
NEW PALTZ – Kaitlyn (Kate) Gesel, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the SUNY New Paltz Printmaking program, is the recipient of a Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) Graduate Fellowship. The SGCI is the largest print organization in North America, and its annual conference provides an opportunity to feature the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz’s Absolut A Capella takes first place in international competition
NEW PALTZ – On Jan. 25, Absolut A Capella, SUNY New Paltz’s premiere co-ed a capella group, took first prize in the 2014 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarterfinals for the Northeast region. The competition took place at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Absolut A Capella faced off…
Read MoreNew Paltz chemistry students conduct groundbreaking research
With support from Intel, STEM research flourishes at New Paltz NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz has joined forces with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) to conduct groundbreaking research in developing the next generation of computer chips. "It means a lot to me….
Read MoreStudents named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
Read MoreStudents place in first-ever SUNY-wide music competition
Three musical acts from SUNY New Paltz were selected for inclusion in the first-ever annual SUNY Music Madness competition—a system-wide
Read MoreKeyBank supports scholarships for SUNY New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ — Recently Key Bank made a generous gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz in support student scholarships. “On behalf of SUNY New Paltz, I would like to thank Key Bank for their ongoing generosity of supporting the college, our students, and programs,” said Lisa…
Read MoreEvent promotes tolerance and compassion at New Paltz
Members of the campus community took part in Tunnel of Oppression, an annual event, held on the New Paltz campus
Read MoreCollege to strengthen commitment to community service on Make a Difference Day
NEW PALTZ – Students, faculty, and staff at the State University of New York at New Paltz will dedicate themselves to the local community on Oct. 18 – 19 in honor of Make a Difference Day 2013. For the ninth consecutive year, the College is taking part in the national day of…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament raises money for students affected by Super Storm Sandy
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to report nearly $40,000 was raised at the Doug Sheppard Classic Scholarship Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit New Paltz students who were affected by Super Storm Sandy and other students experiencing sudden financial hardship who are in…
Read MoreCollege to welcome 1,815 new first-year and transfer students
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome an academically talented and diverse group of 1,134 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. They will be joined by 681 transfer students for the start…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz student and marketing association recognized for raising awareness of organ donations
NEW PALTZ-The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) awarded SUNY New Paltz business student Richard Guido ’15 a $1,000 student scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an individual student or group of students for exceptional work in completing a marketing plan. Guido’s team’s plan, developed on behalf…
Read MoreState University of New York at New Paltz Business Plan Contest results
The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz and Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc. held its Business Plan Contest Presentation and Award Ceremony on May 8. The six teams of students presented their business plans before a panel of judges consisting of local business leaders. The winning…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to celebrate commencement
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, on the Old Main Quadrangle on the New Paltz campus. The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m….
Read MoreNew Paltz names Nicolette Glebatis as class of 2013 valedictorian
NEW PALTZ – Nicolette H. Glebatis (Nassau, N.Y.), a communication disorders major with a minor in deaf studies, has been named valedictorian for the class of 2013 at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She maintained an outstanding academic record during her four years at the College to…
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 MoreSUNY New Paltz School of Business announces 2013 Hall of Fame inductees
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2013 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on May 9, 2013 at the Wiltwyck Country Club in Kingston, NY, from 5 –…
Read MoreSeven SUNY New Paltz students selected as finalists in Investigative Reporters & Editors awards
NEW PALTZ – An article written by six SUNY New Paltz journalism students was a finalist in the Student category of the annual Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) awards. The story, “Local officials are likely to profit from fracking in Southern Tier,” was researched and written by Andrew Wyrich (’13), Cat Tacopina…
Read MoreAmerican Marketing Association recognizes SUNY New Paltz student chapter as one of the Top 16 in the nation for fourth year in a row
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz was selected as one of the Top 16 collegiate chapters by the American Marketing Association (AMA). New Paltz received a bronze chapter award, making this the fourth year in a row the college has placed in the Top 16….
Read MoreFive New Paltz students receive Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
NEW PALTZ – Five seniors from the State University of New York at New Paltz have received the 2013 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. They are: Faith Hassell, an industrial and organizational psychology major, from East Meadow, N.Y.; Kimberly Lepore, a psychology major, from Standfordville, N.Y.; Destiny Denise Saldivar, a…
Read MoreNew Paltz student wins Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Award
NEW PALTZ – “The Dark I Know,” a musical written and directed by State University of New York at New Paltz student Alex Eisen and New York University student John Watts, was awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Musical Theatre Award for 2013. Eisen, a graduating senior at New…
Read MoreAlumnus makes $5,000 gift to Summer Internship Scholarship for New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ – Jeffrey Korn, Esq., has made the initial gift to the 2013 Summer Internship Scholarship Fundraising Campaign for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LA&S) at SUNY New Paltz. Korn donated $5,000 to the fund, which is intended to make it possible for students to participate in low-paying or…
Read MoreNew Paltz to begin using standardized financial aid award letter this fall
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will join statewide SUNY campuses in adopting a standardized Financial Aid Award Letter for the 2013-14 academic year. The initiative is part of the SUNY Smart Track™ campaign, SUNY’s broader commitment to transparency in college financing. The SUNY Smart Track™…
Read MoreFree income tax assistance available through School of Business
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business will offer free tax help to individuals with a gross income below $50,000 on the New Paltz campus as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified student volunteers received training from the IRS to…
Read MoreSchool of Business announces 2013 Hall of Fame inductees
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2013 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on May 9, 2013 at the Wiltwyck Country Club in Kingston, NY, from 5 –…
Read MoreAlumni gift establishes new scholarship fund at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Steven Brody (’73) and Karen Krause Brody (’71, ’80g) have made a $25,000 gift to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences of the State University of New York at New Paltz to create an endowed fund to assist students facing unexpected financial challenges, Dean James Schiffer…
Read MoreNew Paltz senior accepted into Teach for America
NEW PALTZ – Julia Vogel, a senior at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been accepted into Teach for America. Vogel will graduate in May 2013 with a major in history and minor in psychology. She plans to begin teaching high school mathematics at a public school in…
Read MoreNew Paltz students engage children with hands-on science activities at Family Mole Night
NEW PALTZ – The Chemistry Department of the State University of New York at New Paltz hosted a “Family Mole Night” in celebration of National Chemistry Week. It was held on Friday, Oct. 26, in the Coykendall Science Building on the SUNY New Paltz campus. “Family Mole Night” included hands-on science activities…
Read MoreNew Paltz students present art inspired by Historic Huguenot Street
NEW PALTZ – The Metal Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz has collaborated with Historic Huguenot Street to present the exhibition, “Insight/Onsite: Contemporary Artists Reflect on Historic Huguenot Street.” The exhibition will be held on Saturday, November 3rd. Exhibit tours depart the DuBois Fort Visitor Center,…
Read MoreHilarious, touchy, tragic: Pulitzer prize-winning “Crimes of the Heart” to be performed at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents “Crimes of the Heart” written by Beth Henley. Directed by Connie Rotunda, the performances will take place Oct. 11 – 21 in Parker Theatre located on the campus. “Crimes of the Heart” is a tragic…
Read MoreCollege to welcome 1,850 new first-year and transfer students
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome 1,155 new first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23. The new students will be joined for the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 27, by…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz American Marketing Association chapter receives college awards
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), that won a bronze medal at the AMA International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans this year, also received several awards at the New Paltz Student Club and Leadership Awards reception held on…
Read MoreDear Mother Nature Hudson Valley Artists 2012 opens with reception at the Dorsky on June 23
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art will hold an opening reception for a new exhibition, Dear Mother Nature, Hudson Valley Artists 2012, on Saturday, June 23, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition, curated by Linda Weintraub, will be on display in the Alice and Horace Chandler Gallery and North Gallery through November 4.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz sociology students receive Pride of Ulster Award
NEW PALTZ – A group of sociology students from the State University of New York at New Paltz have been recognized for making drivers aware of the hazards of distracted driving. Kayla DiPaulo ‘13, Laura Kaempf ‘12, Dominique LaRosa ‘12, Jade Schwartz ‘13 and Jill Spadafora ‘12 received the Pride of…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz School of Business announces winners of business plan contest
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz and Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc. held their annual business plan contest presentation and award ceremony on May 9. The nine teams of students presented their business plans before a panel of judges consisting of…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz EOP recognizes student achievement at Chi Alpha Epsilon Induction Ceremony
NEW PALTZ – The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the State University of New York at New Paltz inducted 44 students into the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society at a special ceremony held on April 27 at the college. To be eligible for induction into XAE, a student must be…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts and Sciences awards summer internship scholarships
NEW PALTZ – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the State University of New York at New Paltz has selected three recipients to receive its new summer internship scholarships. Two recipients, Auburn Heller and Christine Deya, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Alexander Moser will receive a $500 scholarship. The…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz student receives $10,000 scholarship from New York Women in Communications Foundation
NEW PALTZ – Miriam Ward (‘15), a freshman at the State University of New York at New Paltz, is one of ten recipients of a 2012 scholarship awarded by the New York Women in Communications Foundation. Ward, from Rye, N.Y., who is double majoring in digital media production and history, received…
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 MoreStudents double funds raised for Relay for Life at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Students at the State University of New York at New Paltz doubled the total dollars raised previously for the recent American Cancer Society’s® (ACS) Relay For Life held on the campus. According to event organizers, David Manis ’13 (Organizational Communication) and Sarah Sobel ’13 (Business), a total of…
Read MoreFour SUNY New Paltz students receive Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and recognition by Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
NEW PALTZ – Four SUNY New Paltz seniors received the 2012 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and have been recognized by Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Jeremy Borrelli (’12), Alexandra Danz (’12), Kristofer Pistillo (’12), and Ayanna Thomas (’12) were among 257 students from SUNY campuses…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz students enjoy an alternative spring break in their own backyard
NEW PALTZ – Fourteen SUNY New Paltz* students chose to spend their spring break in their community making a difference. The college hosted its second annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program for a week in March with students participating in leadership opportunities and volunteering at five different local nonprofit organizations. Students are…
Read MoreNew scholarships supporting summer internships now available for SUNY New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ – The SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LA & S) has created a new scholarship program to support low-paying or unpaid summer internships for its students. This new program will offer two, $1,000 awards. An applicant will be selected based on her or his GPA, the…
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New Paltz students and faculty recognized at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Student and faculty members of New Paltz’s theatre arts program were granted with four awards and eight certificates of merit at the Region I Festival of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). “The Department of Theatre Arts is thrilled with the performance of our students in this year’s Festival. They…
Read MoreGenerous donation supports music students at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – A donation from Gary and Janaki Patrik has established the Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Endowment, which will award scholarships to students pursuing a degree in music who have music related needs. "We believe education is extremely important both for individuals and for society," said Patrik. "In these harsh…
Read MoreSchool of Business announces 2012 Hall of Fame inductees
NEW PALTZ –The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on May 10, 2012 at the Wiltwyck Country Club in Kingston, NY from 5 – 7:30…
Read MoreNichole Wischoff Selected to NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship Field
Nichole Wischoff ’13 (International Relations) of the New Paltz’s women’s cross country team has been selected as an individual participant for the 2011 NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Lake Breeze Golf Course in Winneconne, Wis., as announced…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz students partake in compassionate service for Make A Difference Day
NEW PALTZ – State University of New York at New Paltz students made a significant impact on the successful Make A Difference Day, Friday, Oct. 21. Mike Patterson, director of the Office of Student Activities and Union Services, and Erica Wagner, service learning coordinator at the Career Resource Center co-organized New Paltz’s…
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Senior Caitlin Langone featured in NBC documentary
Caitlin Langone ’11 (English) will be featured in a two-hour documentary titled "Children of 9/11," Monday Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Langone became connected with a British production company while traveling abroad. The production company followed her progress on the New Paltz campus throughout her spring semester to graduation. Langone…
Read More2011-2012 HR Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient Announced
The Mid-Hudson Human Resources Association (MHHRA) and the State University of New York at New Paltz are pleased to announce that Emma Lynch has been selected as the recipient of the 2011-2012 HR Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2006 by MHHRA to recognize and encourage New Paltz…
Read MoreTwo at the top
New Paltz will recognize two valedictorians this year. Sallie McPherson, (Rifton, N.Y.) who is a cellular/molecular biology major with minors in Black studies and chemistry, and Ghady Al Rahhal, (New Paltz) who is a molecular biology major with minors in philosophy and chemistry. Both biology majors and chemistry minors, McPherson and Rahhal…
Read MoreThe New Paltz Oracle Online Edition secures second place in national journalism competition
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s independent student newspaper, The New Paltz Oracle Online Edition, secured an impressive National Finalist title in the 2010 Mark of Excellence for “Best Affiliated Web site." This annual national competition is organized by the Society of Professional…
Read MoreFour New Paltz seniors receive Chancellor’s Award for academic and extracurricular excellence
NEW PALTZ – SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher honored New Paltz seniors, Hope Dobrzynski, Alyssa Finck, Jennifer Sánchez and Robb Webb with 2011 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence at a ceremony on April 5 held in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. The [link=http://www.suny.edu/communications/awards/StudentExcellence.cfm]Chancellor’s Awards[/link], inaugurated in 1997, highlight students…
Read More“The New Paltz Oracle” wins prestigious journalism award
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s independent student newspaper, “The New Paltz Oracle,” secured a major award, the 2010 Mark of Excellence, from the Society of Professional Journalists, overcoming competition from Harvard University, Syracuse University, New York University and Vassar College. On Saturday, April 9, former…
Read MoreStudent curates Hank Virgona exhibit as part of annual thesis exhibitions at the Dorsky
The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce an exhibition of satirical prints by artist Hank Virgona, on view from April 29 to June 5, 2011 in the Seminar Room of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art.
Read MoreHigh praise by Forbes for SUNY New Paltz’s solar car: the Sunhawk.
New Paltz’s electrical and computer engineering students showcased their ingenuity, vision and sense of adventure last year when the solar car team finished eighth out of 17 in the [link=http://americansolarchallenge.org/events/asc2010/category/media/]American Solar Challenge’s[/link] road race of 1,200 miles. They raced from the grassy plains of Cresson, Texas to the lofty skyscrapers…
Read MoreNew Paltz launches interactive town and village map
NEW PALTZ – In 2009 the Town of New Paltz Historic Preservation Commission applied for and received a grant from the New York State Historic Preservation Office to develop an online interactive map that displays information collected from prior surveys about the properties of historic significance in the Town and Village…
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