Office of Records & Registration promotes from within
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Schultz ‘11g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as college registrar. Schultz, who has been a
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Science & Engineering dean speaks at MakerBot factory opening
At a July 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the opening of a new MakerBot factory in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dan Freedman, dean
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Retiree Profile: Sally Schultz (School of Business)
When Sally Schultz ’74 (Anthropology) first transferred to SUNY New Paltz, she could not have foreseen the instrumental role she
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College appoints Dean of Students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 (Psychology & Contract) ‘82g (Psychology – Counseling & Organizational
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Alumnus pays it forward through student internship
Mohammed Serdah ’07 (Accounting) understands that a working relationship is most likely to produce mutual benefit when it is founded
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Master Teacher 3D Institute gives local educators time and space to explore new technologies
As the Mid-Hudson host site for the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP), SUNY New Paltz is tasked with
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Alumna wins big on “Wheel of Fortune”
When Jenny (Thayer) Riehl ’02 ’04g (Communication Disorders) was a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” last December, she had no
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Alumnus publishes “The Era of the Clipper Ships,” a history and tribute to his own ancestry
Donald Gunn Ross III ’93 (Journalism) has had an interest in American maritime history since he first learned he was
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The Dorsky Museum announces Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson River School
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is delighted to present Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson
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Art faculty member selected to take part in Fulbright Arctic Initiative
Itty Neuhaus, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, has been chosen by the Council for
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Biology students, faculty look to songbirds to gauge campus biodiversity
For the second consecutive summer, Kara Loeb Belinsky, assistant professor of biology at SUNY New Paltz, is working with students
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School of Business Dean talks internships with Chamber of Commerce members
At a lunch meeting attended by representatives of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and of SUNY New Paltz,
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SUNY Press features Atrium on new publication cover
“Building a Smarter University,” a new collection of essays considering the role of Big Data in 21st century university management,
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Foundation Board welcomes new members
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation recently held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors in New York City. New directors elected
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Digital Design and Fabrication certificate program to return for fall semester
The 2015-16 academic year will see the continuation of the Digital Design and Fabrication (DDF) certificate program at SUNY New
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Mexican faculty visit SUNY New Paltz for language and cultural immersion
In 2013 President Barack Obama, working in collaboration with Mexican President Peña Nieto and other Latin American heads of state,
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Printmaking faculty, alumni to be featured in top gallery exhibitions
Multiple print works by Jill Parisi, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, have been selected for
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: KAREN BELL has been
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Sociology faculty member’s new book examines the organic farming movement in the U.S.
Brian Obach, professor of sociology at SUNY New Paltz, has released “Organic Struggle,” a new publication from MIT Press that
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CRREO to host regional arts, culture, heritage conference July 20
On July 20, the Center for Research, Regional Education & Outreach at SUNY New Paltz will host a conference titled
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Partnership brings 3D printing to SUNY Sullivan
One of the goals of the SUNY New Paltz Digital Design and Fabrication initiative is to bring this emerging technology into nearby community colleges,
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Local business leaders discuss State of the Hudson Valley Economy at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Student Union Building was the site of the 2nd annual State of the Hudson Valley Economy
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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 21st season with exceptional lineup of artists
SUNY New Paltz presents the 21st season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music,
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College mourns the passing of former professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Evan Littlefield, former professor
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College mourns the passing of former professor and department chair
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Harry White, former New
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Retiree Profile: Robert Miller (Digital Media & Journalism)
Though Robert Miller’s career at SUNY New Paltz primarily found him working with students and fellow faculty in the Department
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Alumna serves community and the College
Candice Dixon ’73 (Elementary Education) volunteers on the Alumni Advisory Council because she hopes to see SUNY New Paltz build
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LGBTQ consultation at Health & Counseling Center stresses acceptance and accommodation
The SUNY New Paltz Student Health & Counseling Center (HCC) hosted a consultation with an expert in the challenges and
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Marco Maggi ’98g hosts solo show at the 2015 Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world
New Paltz-based Uruguayan artist Marco Maggi ’98g (Printing) is representing Uruguay in the 2015 Venice Biennale, a major contemporary art
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Alumnus goes under the sea, uncovers history
On a plane ride back to SUNY New Paltz to begin his junior year, Jeremy Borelli ’12 (Anthropology) read an
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New-look: Office of Financial Aid prepares to offer more comprehensive student advising
The Office of Financial Aid at SUNY New Paltz is emerging under new direction and equipped with new tools for
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One Book/One New Paltz names “Orange is the New Black” as fall read
The One Book/One New Paltz Committee has chosen Piper Kerman’s memoir, “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a
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Fall ’15 Gilman Scholarships put New Paltz on pace for best-ever year
Eight SUNY New Paltz students will receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the fall ’15
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CRREO discussion brief focuses on time in school
The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz has released its 14th discussion brief, “Erosion
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Regional tech leaders tour Advanced Manufacturing Center at HV Tech Meetup
A special session of the Hudson Valley Tech (HV Tech) Meetup series was held Wednesday, June 10 at the Hudson
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The Dorsky Museum and four Ulster County partners launch searchable database of art collections
View more photos at http://sunynewpaltz.zenfolio.com/p691240373. The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, lead member of the Hudson Valley
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Open classes in 3D printing to be offered at SUNY New Paltz this summer
The SUNY New Paltz MakerBot Innovation Center (MIC), home to 30 desktop 3D printers and a staff of additive manufacturing
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Golfers turn out in record numbers at 17th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 8 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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A study of unrequited love: assistant professor of journalism discusses research on Academic Minute
Lisa A. Phillips, assistant professor of journalism, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “The Academic Minute,” on
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The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz presents “Here Come the Videofreex” on June 24 at the Rosendale Theatre
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will present a Hudson Valley sneak preview of the new
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Retiree Profile: Daniel Sistarenik (Financial Aid)
When Dan Sistarenik was appointed SUNY New Paltz Director of Financial Aid in 1986, he stepped into a role very
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Design Develop Construct Journal lauds college for sustainable construction changes
SUNY New Paltz has been included in the summer 2015 issue of Design Develop Construct Journal thanks to a $160
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Charitable donations by staff recognized with SEFA campaign award
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded the Best Overall Campaign designation for Sullivan and Ulster Counties by the State Employees
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Sojourner Truth Library’s digital Special Collections now available at the Digital Public Library of America website
Sojourner Truth Library (STL) at SUNY New Paltz is happy to announce that its Special Collections digital files are now
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Degree program in astronomy produces first graduate
Michael Facelle ’15 (Computer Engineering/Astronomy) has become the first SUNY New Paltz student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts
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HVWP summer programs give young writers skills to grow and inspiration to create
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) Young Writers’ Program kicks off this July with a series of week-long writing camps
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: THOMAS ALBRECHT (Art Education) and PAUL
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Ramped-up “Reuse2Reduce” program leads to best-ever waste reduction
As students depart from campus during the last week of each spring semester, the process of cleaning out residence halls
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The Stories We Tell: Hudson Valley Artists 2015 opens at The Dorsky on June 20
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of its annual exhibition of new work
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Alternative Spring Break offers service learning opportunities for students
Alternative Spring Break video from G. Steve Jordan on Vimeo. Each year since 2011, small groups of SUNY New Paltz
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UPD Investigator part of award-winning law enforcement effort
University Police Department (UPD) Investigator Bruce Chambers joined members of the New Paltz Police Department (NPPD) in receiving a Meritorious
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English alumnus success stems from liberal arts education
Part of the beauty of a liberal arts education is the unexpected directions your degree can take you. After graduating
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Music alumna a Hollywood top power attorney
Representing longtime clients like Steven Tyler, of the band Aerosmith, and newer artists such as deadmau5, and solving complex legal
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Service and sacrifice honored at Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
More than 150 SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff, many of whom are among the more than 200 veterans,
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Creative Writing students find inspiration on Historic Huguenot Street
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz students with a passion for creative writing participated in a tour of Historic Huguenot Street (HHS),
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Exemplary employees receive Presidential Awards at annual College BBQ
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 20 in the Old Main Quad. As
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BFA Thesis Exhibitions [Photos]
View photos from SUNY New Paltz visual arts senior thesis exhibitions for the spring 2015 semester. BFA Thesis Exhibition I,
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Theatre Arts faculty member draws prestigious Drama Desk Award nomination
Photos: © 2014 Richard Termine Andrea Varga, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz, has been
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IDMH to host disaster mental health summit
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host an all-day summit, bringing together leaders of
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History, family and academic achievement commemorated at First World Graduation
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2015 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz (FWNP) alumni
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Honors Program sends off 2015 graduates with ceremony and reception
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with an atmosphere conducive to independent thinking, creativity, respect and
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More than 1,500 new grads walk at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
Undergraduates representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 stood before their families, friends and
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Advanced degrees bestowed at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Graduate Commencement
More than 200 students representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 proudly donned caps
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College honors Outstanding Graduates before an audience of friends, family and faculty
The 2015 SUNY New Paltz Outstanding Graduates ceremony was held May 15 in recognition of the superb achievement, in and
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Members of the Class of 2015 raise their glasses at Senior Toast
The sixth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast saw the biggest turnout yet, as hundreds of students joined their faculty
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Induction ceremony recognizes 2015 class of School of Business Hall of Famers
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business established its Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor professional and educational merit
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Traverso Scholarship recipients exhibit outstanding photography
Giancarlo Traverso, SUNY New Paltz professor emeritus, founded the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowed Photography Scholarship in 2013 as an
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Dorsky Museum exhibition wins International Art Critics Association award
“Mary Reid Kelley: Working Objects and Videos,” which was exhibited at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY
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First World New Paltz alumni honor legacy of opportunity at the College
When the organizers of the 2015 First World Reunion investigated the foundations of educational opportunity at SUNY New Paltz, some
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Alumnus returns to campus to discuss doctoral research in neuroscience
Joseph DiPietro ’08 (Psychology – Psychobiology), doctoral candidate at the Fetcho Lab in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University,
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Dutchess County Executive tours 3D printing facilities
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Marc Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive, and Ron Hicks, Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development, to
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Turkish programming reinforces College’s international engagement
Two events this month highlighted SUNY New Paltz’s relationships with Turkish students and universities, and its commitment to cultural and
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Office of Communication & Marketing recognized with SUNYCUAD Awards
Office of Communication and Marketing staff members have been recognized by The State University of New York Council for University
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College mourns passing of former associate librarian M. Celia Coulter
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of M. Celia Coulter, former associate librarian, on April
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“Minds at Work” events showcase student research and scholarship
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] A day of celebration of student scholarly work was highlighted by
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for
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XAE Induction Ceremony celebrates academic excellence of EOP students
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted the
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s May Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. In my final report of the academic year, I
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Art department faculty member contributes to sustainable urban landscaping project
Matthew Friday, graduate coordinator for the department of art at SUNY New Paltz, is a founding member of SPURSE, a
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College names Class of 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian
Marisa Gargaro ’15 of West Islip, N.Y., has been named the Class of 2015 valedictorian at SUNY New Paltz. As
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, on the Old
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College mourns passing of Emeritus Professor Karl O. Budmen
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of Dr. Karl O. Budmen, Ed.D., emeritus professor of
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International Relations student speaks for disarmament at United Nations
SUNY New Paltz student Sampson Oppedisano ’15 (International Relations/Asian Studies) gave an address before United Nation (UN) diplomats and non-governmental
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History student helps kick off Healthy Ulster County Week
Marykate Acquisto ’15 (History) has high hopes for Healthy Ulster County Week—after all she was instrumental in planning the initiative
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Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty receive Excellence in Scholarship Award
At a recent meeting of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, Dean Laura Barrett presented Michelle Woods, associate
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: KRISTIN BACKHAUS has been
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Alumna’s love of the outdoors keeps her close to the College
A passion for the outdoors first drew Amanda Gresens ’08 (Communication) to SUNY New Paltz as an undergraduate. Now, as a
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Scholarship support allows students to realize their full potential
SUNY New Paltz honored scholarship donors and student recipients at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception held on April 26. Thanks
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New interactive map brings campus trees to your desktop
The results of a tree inventory undertaken by students and faculty in the department of biology have been made public
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John Bellinger, former State Department legal advisor, speaks on international law
SUNY New Paltz welcomed John Bellinger to campus Monday, April 27, for a lecture entitled “Confronting the Islamic State: Challenges
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Q&A with Bre Pettis, Undergraduate Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient
SUNY New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) degree to Bre Pettis, during the Undergraduate Commencement
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Fellowship to provide Japanese immersion for secondary education department chair
Laura Dull, department chair and associate professor of secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been selected as a 2015
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor David Goldknopf (English).
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Students aim for innovation and profitability at Business Plan Contest
A semester’s worth of preparation culminated April 22 at the SUNY New Paltz Business Plan Contest, when five teams of
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I am writing from the West Coast this week
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives talk on issues in modern journalism
Award-winning author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, the 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY
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Saturday Arts Lab gallery exhibit celebrates work of young artists
A semester’s worth of K-12 art education at SUNY New Paltz culminated in the Saturday Arts Lab (SAL) spring exhibit
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Fine and Performing Arts Dean
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced that Jennifer Mokren has been appointed Dean of the School of Fine
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School of Education faculty member named William T. Grant Foundation Scholar
Eve Tuck, associate professor in the School of Education, was one of five researchers selected for the 2015 William T.
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Alumna shares Facebook findings at campus event
What do our Facebook tendencies say about the way we view relationships? One SUNY New Paltz alumna returned to campus
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