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
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Student News
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Joanie Quinones named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2023
When Joanie Quinones ’23 (Communication Studies-Organizational) thinks back to her first time at SUNY New Paltz, during its Accepted Students
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EOP student excellence award winner Brianna Hicks ’23 reflects on journey as student leader
Arriving at SUNY New Paltz in the fall of 2019 was something of a culture shock for Educational Opportunity Program
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The Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93, New York State Supreme Court Justice of the Third Judicial District of New York, will deliver the Saturday Commencement address at SUNY New Paltz on May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumnus, the Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93 (Political Science), Justice
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 at 2023 Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), an internationally recognized leader in the
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As classes end, Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters
With the spring 2023 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 30 Stressbuster events from
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Annual scholarship reception celebrates students and donors during the Inauguration of President Wheeler
SUNY New Paltz Foundation scholarship recipients and their guests met with donors, alumni, faculty and Foundation Board members at the
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Students: The end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency may affect your eligibility for SNAP benefits
SUNY is advising students across the state system that, 30 days after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends on May
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Tattoo Talk: Stephanie Rott ’23 (Graphic Design) curates student ink stories for graphic design thesis
For her Graphic Design senior thesis, Stephanie Rott ’23 sought to display SUNY New Paltz students’ personal graphic art
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Arbor Day Campus Tree Walk tour April 28
Starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 28, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee invites you on an Arbor Day-themed
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Student Association Elections open now through Thursday, April 27, at noon
Attention students! Don’t forget to vote in the New Paltz Student Association elections, which includes electing the 2023-2024 Executive Board
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Seventeen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2023
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Four New Paltz students honored with 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students received Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence at a SUNY-wide award ceremony on Monday, April 24,
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EOP to honor its best and brightest at 2023 XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program at the State University of New York New Paltz will host the 19th Annual Chi
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The transformative power of higher education: Inauguration kicks off with celebration of student-faculty collaboration and scholarship
The Inauguration of SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler began on Wednesday, April 19, with a forum and
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Our University, Our Future: Inauguration kicks off April 19 with celebrations of the power of public higher education
SUNY New Paltz has planned three days of on-campus festivities from April 19 through April 21 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr.
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Our University, Our Future – Inaugural events include panel discussions, student/faculty research and more
SUNY New Paltz has planned three days of on-campus festivities from April 19 through April 21 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to celebrate the Inauguration of ninth President Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler will be installed formally on April 20, 2023, as SUNY New Paltz’s ninth president — the first
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This March, more than 100 alumni and former and current faculty members gathered to meet with President Darrell P. Wheeler
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Let’s play kickball! Teams can sign up now for annual tournament on May 11
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff are invited to unwind at the end of the spring 2023 semester
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Questionable Authorities concert to raise funds for the Student Crisis Fund
Questionable Authorities is hosting its annual fundraiser on April 14, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Bacchus Restaurant in New Paltz.
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Poetry and prose wanted! Students are invited to submit for Celebration of Writing Day, May 5
UPDATED with new submission deadline information. Deadline is now April 20, 2023 The annual Celebration of Writing Day at SUNY
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Mental Health Awareness Day highlights support and resources for students, March 28
The spring 2023 Mental Health Awareness Day is taking place this Tuesday, March 28. The main event is the Mental Health Fair from
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns to SUNY New Paltz March 29
The University will welcome more than 40 SUNY New Paltz alumnae back to campus on March 29, 2023, for the
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President’s March 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
It is my pleasure to share this month’s academic, personnel, budgetary and programming updates. Personnel Updates: Provost Search: Our finalists
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Students speak at undergraduate medieval and early modern studies conference
Two New Paltz students recently presented their work at the 7th Annual Hudson Valley Medieval and Early Modern Studies
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Students: Applications now open for Alternative Spring Break 2023
SUNY New Paltz’s Alternative Spring Break tradition is back, giving students an opportunity to join a team of
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“Life in the Attention Age”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Chris Hayes, March 4
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an afternoon with Chris Hayes, Emmy-winning host, “All In with Chris
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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Rebecca Shaw ’22 sparks conversation on sustainable fashion with research project
Rebecca Shaw ’22 (Business) always considered herself aware of environmental issues, but it wasn’t until she studied fast fashion in
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LGBTQ+ Allies workshops in February for all campus community members
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two sets of workshops this month for students, staff and
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Campus Food Pantry hosting an open house Feb. 8; open on weekdays thereafter
The Campus Food Pantry invites you to an Open House on Feb. 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. to learn
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President’s February 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I hope you are all settling into the second half of this academic year and gearing up for an exciting
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2023
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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COVID-19 booster appointments available to students at the Health Center this February
The Student Health Service is offering appointments and walk-in clinics to help SUNY New Paltz students protect themselves with the
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Transit Survey: Campus community invited to share thoughts on local public transportation
The SUNY New Paltz Student Association shared the following message via email on Jan. 25, 2023: Good Morning students, faculty,
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University publishes fall 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester, honoring undergraduate students who excel academically and
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Fall 2022 Business Plan Contest showcases student entrepreneurial spirit
A campus tradition returned as the fall 2022 semester came to a close, with both undergraduate and graduate students presenting
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Matching Gift Challenge earns $15K for The Legislative Gazette at SUNY New Paltz
When the John Ben Snow Foundation challenged SUNY New Paltz to raise funds to support SUNY New Paltz students from
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Computer science seniors showcase prototypes, internship work as capstone projects
From a search engine that may be a potential rival to Google to a student database for school districts,
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“The richness of multiculturalism”: New Paltz celebrates international programs at end-of-year festival
Year after year, SUNY New Paltz welcomes hundreds of international students from all over the world, and each semester the
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Celebrating fall 2022 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Wednesday,
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Tim Publik ’22 (Marketing) shares study abroad experience in South Korea
For lifelong New Yorker Tim Publik ’22, SUNY New Paltz’s study abroad program fulfilled a teenaged aspiration. “I knew
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SUNY seeks user feedback on the new Brightspace Digital Learning Environment
SUNY has created surveys for faculty and for students to provide feedback on D2L Brightspace, the new Digital Learning Environment
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Theatre Arts earns best-ever 45 nominations in 2022 BroadwayWorld Awards; “Unnatural Acts” picks up five awards
UPDATED with information on award wins on Jan. 31, 2023. The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz received
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2022 semester
With the fall 2022 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 20 Stressbuster events from
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Three generations of volunteerism made the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library’s book sale a family affair
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library held their first full-scale book sale in more than two years during the
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End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services
As we approach the end of the fall semester and the end of 2022, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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Returning next year: The President’s Award and Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
SUNY New Paltz announces the 2023 return of the President’s Award along with the Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence, which
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Nov. 19 & 20: “Frog & Toad” take the stage in Theatre Arts thesis by Senior Katie Gudzik ’22
Years of learning about hitting marks, lighting cues and librettos have led Katie Gudzik ’22 (Theater Arts)’s Honors Program
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Dining Services hours of operation for Thanksgiving week
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 16 Dear Campus Community, Dining
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International Education Week report: New Paltz is a SUNY leader in international students on campus
SUNY New Paltz had more inbound international students enrolled on campus in fall 2021 than any other SUNY comprehensive
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Remembering the sacrifice: Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration salutes campus veteran and military community
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together to toast those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S.
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Oasis/Haven are moving to a new location, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening on Nov. 14
Oasis/Haven, the crisis hotline and walk-in center where SUNY New Paltz students can seek counseling services from peers, will
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Democracy Matters president helps students get involved and cast their votes in 2022 elections
Led by its president and co-founder, Miles Palminteri ’23 (International Relations), the SUNY New Paltz chapter of Democracy Matters is
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COVID-19 Booster Clinic for students, Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m.
The Student Health Service invites all SUNY New Paltz students to walk-in for a COVID-19 booster on Thursday, Nov. 3,
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Oct. 24-28
Mental Health Week returns to SUNY New Paltz for fall 2022 with a full schedule of events from Oct. 24-28
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COVID-19 Booster Clinic for students, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
The Student Health Service invites all SUNY New Paltz students to walk-in for a COVID-19 booster on Wednesday, Oct. 26,
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Don’t get scammed during your job search! Tips for avoiding fraudulent employers and job postings
Among the many ways that cybercriminals try to target SUNY New Paltz students, staff and alumni is through fraudulent job
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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Students: Save some paper this tax season! Opt-in to get tuition statements electronically
SUNY New Paltz students can get their 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically, but you must OPT-IN by Jan. 1, 2023, to
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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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Get boosted before cold season! New Paltz students can get the new, “omicron-tailored” COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Center
The Student Health Service has a supply of the recently approved, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer, and all New
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Call for donations to support Hurricane Fiona relief
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in line with the fifth annviersary of Hurricane Maria, there will be a donation box
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Education major working with Department of Teaching & Learning to create trans education resource library
After meeting with transgender and nonbinary students on campus last year, Vanessa Grisales ’23 (Childhood Education; History) wanted to
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College invites alumni to celebrate legacy families at SUNY New Paltz this fall
This fall, the annual Generations Pinning Ceremony will invite alumni to present SUNY New Paltz students within their families with
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Introducing Center for Student Engagement team members for 2022-23
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is pleased to introduce the team members working to create inclusive and innovative
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Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 gets professional boost from selective SUNY pre-medical program
A new pre-medical opportunity created by SUNY is helping New Paltz‘s own student Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 (Biology) in her pursuit
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“The future lies with you”: Newest students welcomed at 2022 Convocation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz community marked an important annual tradition with the fall 2022 Convocation ceremony, welcoming more than 1,700
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Welcome new Hawks! Incoming class lands at SUNY New Paltz on Move-In Day 2022
More than 1,000 first-year students made SUNY New Paltz their home away from home during First Year Move-In Day on
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Introducing new Academic Advisors and Student Success specialists
The Office of Academic Advising and Center for Student Success are pleased to introduce the following new team members who
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