For the first time, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized SUNY New Paltz with the distinction of Honorable Mention on its list of 2023 Bike Friendly Universities. New Paltz […]
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Category: Sustainability
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 Grant to the SUNY New Paltz Office of Campus Sustainability […]
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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 SUNY New Paltz alumna Lizzie Papa ’23 (International Relations) provides […]
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Biology Professor David Richardson will explore the health of lakes with National Science Foundation grant
Biology Professor David Richardson is part of a team of collaborators that recently received a $2.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, which will enable continuation of Richardson’s […]
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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 sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability 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 new student–Sustainability Ambassadors in the eighth year of this student […]
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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 a headache. A new web application developed by Associate Professor […]
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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, thanks to two recent graduates and one current student in […]
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Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen building online library on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen is leveraging her expertise to create a free, online resource called the ESG Holist, a large and growing library of original articles, focused on […]
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Department of Theatre Arts joins Broadway Green Alliance
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is now an official member of the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) and its College Green Captain program. The Broadway Green Alliance […]
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