President Christian joins Regional Economic Development Council
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian is the newest member of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC), one
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International Living and Learning Communities featured in higher ed publication
A SUNY New Paltz program that brings domestic and international students together in a living and learning community earned a
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Black Studies Department hires visiting lecturer to join two new full-time tenure-track hires
A third new faculty member has joined the Department of Black Studies this fall. Bula S. Wayessa, who earned his
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Assistant professor talks graffiti grrlz on Academic Minute
Jessica Pabón, assistant professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “The
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New Paltz again among SUNY leaders in M/WBE purchasing
Continuing a pattern of partnering with New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) and women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), SUNY New
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SUNY New Paltz makes Sierra Magazine’s “Cool Schools” list for sustainable practices, facilities
A photo posted by SUNY New Paltz (@sunynewpaltz) on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:49am PDT SUNY New Paltz has been
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Center for Student Success opens with new array of academic services
SUNY New Paltz has established the Center for Student Success, the primary on-campus resource for students seeking integrated academic services
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College partnering with Historic Huguenot Street to provide co-curricular slave dwelling experience
Faculty and staff at SUNY New Paltz are collaborating with Historic Huguenot Street for a weekend of programming highlighted by
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College mourns passing of Barry Bort, long-tenured professor of English
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Professor Barry Bort on Aug. 28,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: TERESA ADAMCZYK (Communication &
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Education and Family: Alumni couple celebrates 50 years in 2016
The summer of 1966 was momentous for Ron Kopita ’66 (Secondary Education, Social Studies) and Pearl (Rosen) Kopita ’66 (Elementary
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Alumni Viewpoint – What it’s like to work for Broadway
Renee Levine ’10 (Theatre Arts) Sound Designer for National Tours and Broadway What it’s like to… Work for Broadway I
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Chef Janet Davis ’96 shares culinary creations at 2016 Democratic Convention
Janet Davis ’96 (Communication Media), a noted chef, restaurateur and the CEO of JADE Jamaican Grill, was chosen from hundreds of
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Princeton Review ranks SUNY New Paltz on best regional colleges list
SUNY New Paltz has once again been named to Princeton Review’s annual list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region” in
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New first-year and transfer students formally welcomed at Convocation ceremony
The 2016 Convocation ceremony was held on Aug. 26, as approximately 1,900 enthusiastic new students were greeted by current student leaders,
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Community and campus climate among themes of 2016 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2016 State of the College Address before hundreds of attending faculty and staff on
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded continuing appointment and promoted to Associate Professor
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Welcome! Students, faculty and staff pitch in on new student Move-In Day
SUNY New Paltz inaugurated the fall term with its annual Move-In Day tradition on Aug. 25, as hundreds of first-year
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2016-17 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of 30 new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2016
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Child Protection Policy keeping campus visitors safe
A Child Protection Policy developed at SUNY New Paltz in 2015 has now been fully implemented by the Office of
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Ulster County Executive Mike Hein tours new construction on campus
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and County Legislator Hector Rodriguez (District No. 20, Town and Village
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Benjamin Center researchers weigh in on standardized testing for Washington Post
Two researchers at The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz authored a recent op-ed for the Washington Post
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College to welcome more than 1,900 new students this fall
More than 1,100 first-year students and nearly 800 transfer students will begin their SUNY New Paltz careers in the fall
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New-look School of Education debuts more efficient structure
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education reorganized from a four-department to a two-department structure during the summer of 2016,
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Dorsky Museum opens new fall exhibitions
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of its four fall exhibitions: Bradley Walker
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College mourns death of emeritus biology professor Heinz Meng, known for recovery of peregrine falcon
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing on Aug. 13 of emeritus professor of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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SUNY-based online tutoring service is coming to New Paltz
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz will introduce a new online tutoring service for all students this
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Mark Rumnit ’93 hired as director of the Scholars Mentorship Program
Mark Rumnit ’93, a proud SUNY New Paltz alumnus, has been hired as the director of the Scholars Mentorship Program.
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Manufacturing support organization relocates to Ulster County
SUNY New Paltz students are gaining real-world, hands-on experience thanks to a partnership with the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center
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New mentorship program designed to help students in historically difficult courses
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz will introduce a new Supplemental Instruction pilot program for the fall
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A warm farewell to the summer 2016 class of the Haggerty English Language Program
The students, faculty and staff of the SUNY New Paltz Haggerty English Language Program capped a successful summer term with
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Design students step into the profession as summer Smithsonian interns
SUNY New Paltz Graphic design students Dulcia Halliday ’17, Kelly McInerney ’17, Megan LaCognata ’17 and Victoria Falco ’18 became
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OVMS Coordinator attends forum on issues faced by women in the military
Jason Gilliland, coordinator for the SUNY New Paltz Office of Veteran & Military Services (OVMS), was among the guests of
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Mohonk-College partnership providing experiential learning opportunities
For more than 15 years, SUNY New Paltz has maintained an Institutional Agreement and partnership with Mohonk Preserve, New York
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LORIN BASDEN ARNOLD has
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In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray opens Aug. 31 at the Dorsky
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, an exhibition by
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Paolucci becomes College’s first Congressional Fellow
Catherine Paolucci, assistant professor of mathematics and secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded the American Mathematical Society
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As 50th Reunion approaches, alumnus looks to engage classmates
Bruce Orenstein ’68 (Secondary Education) has a profound affinity for the College and is preparing to share that connection with
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The College names recipients for 2016 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
Each year SUNY New Paltz presents awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, the event will honor Mary
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McKenna Productions establishes new endowed scholarship funds to benefit Theatre Arts students at SUNY New Paltz
Thanks to a generous $237,000 contribution from McKenna Productions, six endowed scholarship funds have been established in honor of six extraordinary
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New career-focused Living/Learning Community will serve undecided first-year students
The successful Communities at New Paltz program, which offers living/learning experiences to first-year students seeking academic and community engagement in
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Safety devices in residence halls bring reduction in false alarms
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is reporting a significant reduction in false fire alarms in residence halls
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School of Business students participate in business analytics competition
Business students Christopher Whalen ’16 (Finance) and Devin Fiat ’16 (Finance) became the first SUNY New Paltz students to take
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SUNY New Paltz brings home three UCDA Awards of Excellence
The University & College Designers Association (UCDA), a collective of design professionals from more than 1000 member colleges and universities,
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Cahill joins College in hosting Mexican faculty for “100,000 Strong” initiative
For the fourth consecutive summer, SUNY New Paltz is providing professional development and cultural immersion workshops to English language educators
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Bradley Walker Tomlin: A Retrospective opening at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, in partnership with the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse,
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“Carry On” exhibition at Dorsky Gallery showcases work of SUNY New Paltz alumni
“Carry On,” an exhibition organized by the SUNY New Paltz Art Department and curated by New Paltz professors Andrea Frank and
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New Ulster County position addresses sexual violence on college campuses
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian joined Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and SUNY Ulster President Alan Roberts at
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New Paltz Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges for 2016
SUNY New Paltz has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best colleges and universities in the nation.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and inaugural Ottaway Professor at New Paltz, Sydney Schanberg, dies
SUNY New Paltz joins the international journalism community in mourning former New York Times correspondent Sydney Schanberg, following his death
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College mourns the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French,
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Campus to host energy conservation workshop for architects and engineers
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of a workshop and training course dedicated to helping regional architects and engineers
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Chair and associate professor of art history discusses Gothic Revival on Academic Minute
Kerry Dean Carso, chair and associate professor of art history, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “The
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HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz receives development grant from Central Hudson
Central Hudson Gas & Electric extended a long-standing partnership with SUNY New Paltz this week with the announcement of the
Read MoreAlumna returns to honor mentor, Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg, at rededication ceremony
Frances Sutherland ’63 (Art Education) ’67g (Art Education) praises Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg for inspiring her life’s work
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: BRUCE CHAMBERS (UPD) has
Read More18th annual Doug Sheppard Classic brings alumni, golfers together and raises dollars for students and programs
David Grant ’70 (Anthropology) has played in the annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament every year since
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Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Appointed
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayne Brumfield as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, effective July 8. He will serve in
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President Christian to serve on steering committee for SUNY TeachNY
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been invited to serve on a steering committee that will recommend new
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New Paltz students exhibit at New York State Museum as Best of SUNY honorees
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates are among the seven awardees of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition,
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Writing Project summer program helps high schoolers with the college essay
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is welcoming local high school students to a week-long program
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TINKER camp at SUNY New Paltz welcomes girls to world of engineering
The Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring the College’s first ever TINKER camp, a week-long program
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HVAMC announces first-in-the-nation SMART lab designation and digital design minor
SUNY New Paltz is the first institution of higher education to be designated a Stratasys-MakerBot Additive Research & Teaching or
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College appoints first Emergency Manager
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Scott Schulte as its first Emergency Manager. The new position will be
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Golfers support New Paltz students at 18th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 13 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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School of Science & Engineering dean newest board member at HVEDC
Dan Freedman, dean of the School of Science & Engineering at SUNY New Paltz and director of the Hudson Valley
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New IDMH academy focuses on supporting victims of serious crime
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz has trained approximately 160 professionals who work with crime victims
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PianoSummer presents three weeks of outstanding classical music
The 2016 season of PianoSummer brings exceptional talent and dynamic classical music to SUNY New Paltz, with concerts, recitals, piano
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Course on migration caps spring semester with simulation of migrants’ journey
The students and instructors of the “Inequality, Gendered Violence and Migration in Guatemala” course, taught by Lecturer Luz Porras and
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New Paltz engineering honor society named Outstanding Chapter
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) honor society
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UPD Deputy Chief completes training for campus law enforcement executives
University Police Department (UPD) Deputy Chief Mary Ritayik successfully completed a series of trainings and workshops at an annual Executive
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Communication students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Juniors and seniors who demonstrated academic excellence in communication-related fields were inducted in the Lambda Pi Eta international honor society
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SUNY Chancellor, state Education Commissioner visit College for Education Consortium
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher (at right) and New York State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia (center) visited SUNY New
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JUDY FERRITER (School of
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“Pride, honor and gratitude:” College observes Memorial Day with annual wreath-laying ceremony
SUNY New Paltz community members took time to honor fallen heroes at the annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, held beneath
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College mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier, who led the College from 1968-1972, has passed away. He was
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“A stone of hope”: Art Professor Emeritus honored at sculpture rededication
Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg returned to campus on May 21st for a ceremony rededicating the artwork that has
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Immigration law and reform brings alumni back to campus
Immigration is a hot-button national issue that brought three alumni back to campus on April 25 for the program “Immigration
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Hometown events offer alumni opportunity to reconnect with the College
SUNY New Paltz alumni across the nation have taken time out of their demanding schedules to not only return to
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CAMPSITE: Hudson Valley Artists 2016 opens at the Dorsky on June 18
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of CAMPSITE, the 2016 edition of the
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Master Teachers visit College for hands-on workshop with NASA Astronomer
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Lou Mayo, NASA Astronomer and professor of astronomy at Marymount University, to campus to lead a
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School of Business hosts HVEDC for “Bet on My Business Academy” on food marketing
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business hosted the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) for a “Bet on my
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At Turkish Culture Night, international students share a taste of home with the New Paltz community
SUNY New Paltz hosted its fifth annual Turkish Culture Night, a celebration of Turkish culture and cuisine, at the end
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Growing First-Year Internship Program gathers for end-of-year reflection on service
For two years, the Career Resource Center (CRC) and the Office of Alumni Relations have worked together to connect first-year
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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The Business Institute to offer new Executive Education Series beginning in June
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business debuted The Business Institute in 2001 as a resource for Hudson Valley entrepreneurs
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Faculty approves General Education revision
The SUNY New Paltz faculty voted by a margin of 217-14 to pass a revision of the College’s General Education
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IDMH Director Halpern to retire after 43 years at New Paltz
James Halpern, professor of psychology and director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), has announced his retirement at the close
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announces 2015-16 faculty award winners
At its end-of-year faculty gathering, the SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts & Sciences distributed awards to exceptional faculty
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Office of Communication & Marketing brings home multiple SUNYCUAD awards
The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) has announced the recipients of the 2016 Awards for
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Faculty and staff congratulate award-winning colleagues at spring picnic
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 17 at the Athletic & Wellness Center
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Distinguished scholars celebrate graduation at end-of-year Honors Program ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with opportunities to engage in deep learning practices and conduct
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First World Graduation celebrates excellence of New Paltz graduates of color
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz alumni society
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Students receive advanced degrees at 2016 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of students representing the classes of August 2015, December 2015, May 2016 and August 2016 were presented with graduate
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New grads celebrate with loved ones at 2016 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
The SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 stood before families, friends, faculty and staff and received their undergraduate degrees at
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Spring semester Outstanding Graduates commended before audience of family and faculty
It is a SUNY New Paltz tradition at the close of each semester to honor the efforts of distinguished graduates-to-be
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School of Business celebrates student enterprise at end-of-year ceremony
The students, staff and faculty of the SUNY New Paltz School of Business took a moment at the close of
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“Cheers!” Class of 2016 saluted at Senior Toast
The eighth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast continued the College’s tradition of inviting members of the campus community to
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Alumni awarded Fulbright Scholarships to teach abroad
Three SUNY New Paltz alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships—the highest number awarded in a single academic
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