News Archive
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As the spring 2017 semester wound to a close, students and faculty set aside the afternoon and evening of Friday, May 5, for “Minds @ Work,” a series of events devoted to students’ creative and scholarly output, including the 23rd annual Student Research Symposium.
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On May 19, 20 & 21, over 2,500 undergraduate & graduate degrees were conferred at SUNY New Paltz...
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Lagusta’s Luscious in downtown New Paltz partnered with SUNY New Paltz to create chocolate skulls for the television series Bones...
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John Dawson ’18 will head to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico for a paid, three-month internship this summer.
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SUNY New Paltz honors young alumni who are thriving in their fields
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The Museum of the City of New York's New York Silver, Then and Now features six New Paltz metalsmiths
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Summer Engineering Camp for girls wraps with career panel
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Evaluators cite Great Teaching, Engaged Students, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes
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Incoming class will be among largest in New Paltz history
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Amateur astronomers flock to New Paltz to see it with their own (protected!) eyes
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Community turns out to cheer more than 2,000 new first-year and transfer students
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The New Paltz alumni connection with Beijing's Central Conservatory of Music
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"We're searching for the answer, for the first time."
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Journalism alumna embraces the strength of social media
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College makes best-of lists for Veterans, Engineering, Value
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Walk of Honor dedication highlights fall weekend at alma mater
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New campus landmark pays tribute to community members past and present
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Volunteers give time, service at more than 30 regional agencies
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Celebrating a life of public service
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Leaders from tech, business, arts and education discuss sustainable growth for the region
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College earns "Gold" status for excellence in serving those who served
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"We invite anyone who's in need to come in"
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High marks for combining academic quality and affordability
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Report: SUNY New Paltz is county's #1 employer, generates nearly $360 million to region
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"I want to do my best, as one world citizen, to put on an enjoyable show for everyone."
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MFA alumna's work bridges old forms and new processes
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List measures colleges' ability to help economically disadvantaged students succeed
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"He made me feel what every person wants to feel: validated, heard, understood"
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Recognizing the lives and careers of Janus Adams '67 and James H. Ottaway Jr.
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“These activities predict later success, so it’s great to be able to bring them into my own classroom”
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Watch on ESPN: "Dear Andrew," Nick Paquette's open letter to NBA prospect Andrew Jones
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For 50 years, newly-enhanced facility has met regional needs for clinical services
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Music students work with robots to create a new kind of performance
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Historic first place finish & All-American honors in 200-yard butterfly at D3 finals
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Adama Ouedraogo ’18 develops solar-powered medical cooler for use in developing nations
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“Avenue Q” cast members trained with professional-quality puppets and Broadway-tested faculty
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New Paltz is first in SUNY to offer BS focusing on “Big Data” in business
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State-of-the-art battery storage unit and 217 kw of photovoltaic arrays
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Reem Ahmed and Julia Friedman will speak at Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
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Students across disciplines showcase their scholarship with summer around the corner
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Award will support investment in metal and wax 3D printing technologies
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Fourth annual ceremony highlighted by alumna’s moving tribute to brother
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“EOP at New Paltz is really a leader and an exceptional model"
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“Wherever you go and whatever you do from this time forward, you will always be part of New Paltz, and New Paltz will always be part of you”
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Paying tribute to beloved SUNY New Paltz community members
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Grant-funded research at New Paltz enhances farm-to-industry supply chain
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Kevin Castel ’18 is the co-founder of Akúlix, producing hand-made clothing using sustainably sourced materials
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Students, faculty rebuilding homes and lives through disaster response program
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Original research and design recognized at international theatre tech expo
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Recommendation aligns with Diversity & Inclusion Council report; matter to be reviewed by College Council
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“I have full confidence in this community to meet the challenges ahead. We approach these challenges with a set of strengths and recent achievements that few other institutions enjoy. We can do this – together.”
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“Today, things feel right again, with a sense of readiness to take on the challenges of a new year”
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Program accredited on first attempt following 2014 launch; Computer and Electrical Engineering accreditation affirmed and extended
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Adding flexibility to the highest-enrolled graduate studio art program in SUNY
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Samrat Pathania ’13 ’18g recognized for high school teaching, research with Emeritus faculty mentor
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Hawks cap undefeated season with 5-1 victory over Oneonta
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New Paltz earns top 10 ranking among public universities in the North region;
Makes lists for value, veterans, engineering and business programs
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Returning to alma mater, reconnecting with people and place
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Field Hockey came back from an early deficit to beat Cortland, 2-1, and Volleyball took care of business 3-0 against Geneseo
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Internship experience helps Heather Hallock ’18 top hundreds of nominees to earn exclusive, national award
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Learn about everything from application to professional outcomes, Dec. 4 at Wooster Hall
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“A community that strives to help each other in all aspects of life, and a community with pride and determination”
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Documentation and the photographer’s role in representation are key to Nadia Sablin’s work with undergraduate and graduate students
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Raising SUNY New Paltz’s profile as an intellectual, economic and cultural hub in the region
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Join us for a look back at our favorite SUNY New Paltz stories from the year gone by
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Walker Cacciatore '18 caps SUNY New Paltz career with Beta Gamma Sigma conference experience
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Columbia faculty and New Yorker contributor, known for writing about race, politics, history and culture, will teach and speak at SUNY New Paltz this spring
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Central Hudson Development Grant adds next-gen capabilities to additive manufacturing at SUNY New Paltz
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Gold distinction places New Paltz in top 100 best colleges for veterans & service members nationwide
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New Paltz defends home court with 80-49 win over Emmanuel College; will face #2 Bowdoin in next round
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Catching up with Jue “Niki” Zhang ’19g as she approaches graduation from SUNY New Paltz’s top-ranked music therapy program
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Council selects Ashokan, Awosting, Mohonk, Minnewaska, Shawangunk and Peregrine Dining Hall from among community-sourced recommendations
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“I like being able to ask questions that haven’t been asked before. I’ve learned that conducting good science is a lot more than it seems.”
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Names will be effective for fall 2019 semester
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College will present Delgado with honorary degree, Smiley with President's Medal at May ceremonies
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Simone Evans (Biochemistry; Mathematics), the youngest member of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2019, prepares for neuroscience Ph.D. program
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Nicholas Piaquadio (Electrical Engineering; Physics) and Reuben Slater (History; Anthropology) will speak at Commencement 2019
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"We believed, it brought us closer together, and we got it done."
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More than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred at ceremonies on May 17, 18 and 19
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"To your future, with wishes for every success and happiness. May your contributions make the world a better place. Congratulations!"
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50+ students join in launching new Commencement-season tradition
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Full coverage, photos and video clips from the best weekend of the year
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One of just five institutions to earn awards for both Overall Performance and Overall Improvement
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Sun Hee Kil earns career milestone as part of sound design team on Broadway production of "Choir Boy"
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Alumni profiles and features, campus news, class notes and more
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Incoming class is among most diverse and academically qualified in New Paltz history
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"With a sense of readiness, to take on the challenges of a new year"
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"Today, I want to focus on inclusion – learning to change and leading that change – as our most important work in the coming year"
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College moves up public university rankings, lists for value, social mobility and colleges for veterans
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Modern academic spaces and industry-leading equipment for students, faculty and regional partners
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Robots are cool, but they can’t replace great teaching
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Shweta Sawant '19 looks to bring renewable technology to local water treatment plants
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Hawks cap undefeated in-conference run with 5-2 win over No. 2 seed Oneonta
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Successful graduates from across the country come back to reconnect with their alma mater
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“I feel like I learned more during that week than at any point in my career so far”
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Providing opportunity, building capacity and expanding possibilities for our students
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Stories of "Radical Compassion" and surviving conversion therapy, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.
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Meet with faculty from each of the College's 50+ graduate programs
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Highest student voter rate in the SUNY system in 2018
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AC2 program propels biochemistry major to international medical research
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Register for online classes from all five academic schools
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Visual artists showcase capstone work at The Dorsky Museum
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In this issue: A Brooklyn true crime saga, a DIY arts studio, campus biodiversity and more
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Join us for a look back at major campus news and individual success stories from the past 12 months
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Campus production of Sondheim's classic wins big in BroadwayWorld regionals
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The College welcomes Dual Diploma education students from Chongqing, China
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From classical and jazz to contemporary, experimental and world music
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Trees that traveled to space now live on Earth, and Tania Velin ’20 knows exactly where to find them
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Certified, IRS-trained students here to help with simple tax prep, Feb. 3 - April 7
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March 4 at SUNY New Paltz, two journalism leaders discuss the state of the industry
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"Train the trainer" model deployed to help Department of Education address trauma from natural disasters
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Rising up the ranks of the best colleges serving veterans, dependents and active military students
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Winningest senior class in program history leads the way
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Campus leaders practice good social distancing while answering your questions
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health shares evidence-based approaches to caring for self and others
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Summary of resources that are available to our students
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"I thank everyone for your patience, tenacity and grace ... We’ll get through this together."
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Strength and solidarity: Craftspeople join online movement to help protect essential workers
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An astronomical perspective, complete with ideas for your own nighttime viewing party
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Stay up-to-date on the latest institutional news as this situation evolves
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Geography professor maps emergency resources in response to COVID-19
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Journalism alumna Casey Silvestri ’17 reports on COVID-19 for NBC News
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Students virtually engage local community
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Students respond to change, uncertainty with hope and resilience
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Questionable Authorities shout out quarantined Class of 2020
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Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
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Campus community honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country
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Capstone experience challenges engineering students to innovate
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Chief Diversity Officer’s statement on a traumatic week in our nation’s history shares list of anti-racism resources
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History internship blog provides real-time commentary on pandemic
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Virtual support available during COVID-19
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New Paltz students, alumni produce timely journalism for regional publication
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Seniors publish virtual recitals during COVID-19
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A short narrative by Charles Dumas ’75 (Political Science)
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Two Supreme Court decisions and New York State’s recognition of Juneteenth
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The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art hosts virtual exhibition
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Alumna crafts inspiring, timely children's book
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AC² students, faculty adapt to unprecedented challenges
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A look at campus through the years in the latest issue of New Paltz Magazine
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Performances will adhere to social distancing practices
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A new location for the Scholar’s Mentorship Program
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Nina Smiley, Ph.D., will host a free, one-hour webinar for the campus community
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An opportunity for alumni to share their thoughts, experiences and concerns with campus leaders
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Guidance and resources for those visiting the College
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Browse, reserve and schedule a socially distant pick-up from the comfort of home
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Newest building on campus certified for sustainable design
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Malatras announces $100,000 grant program
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All students who live on campus or who are attending in-person classes are required to get tested
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Watch President Christian's annual update to the campus community
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Renovations, efficiency upgrades and much more
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New colleagues welcomed at virtual orientation
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New program provides psychological first aid education and stress management tools to SUNY New Paltz students
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Data scientist and New Paltz alumnus Robin Thottungal ’08 presents first in online series
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The College was rated as one of the 400 best colleges and universities in the United States
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Register now for our first-ever virtual reunion weekend, Oct. 16-18
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Campus leaders take to the streets to provide free masks, sanitizer to students
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New series is paired with a forthcoming exhibition at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
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Establishing trust is crucial to protecting our campus community
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Assistant Professor of Art Aaron Nelson discusses the HVAMC’s response to the pandemic on “The Academic Minute”
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Get answers during Open House Week, Nov. 16 – 19
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Donated funds help the College acquire computers for remote learning
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College lands on Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges and Sierra Magazine’s Cool Schools list
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University Police Officer Ryan Law encourages small gatherings during the pandemic
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“Our students, campus leadership, faculty and staff have done a tremendous job holding the coronavirus levels low and keeping each other safe”
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Camille Jacobs ’91 (Communication Media) moderates campus conversation
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Get ahead in your major, take care of a GE or explore something new
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THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen
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Feature article focuses on Athletic Trainers Allison Lindsay and Bryan Lurie, who spearheaded our contact tracing program this fall
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College in the top 4% nationwide for helping students climb the socioeconomic ladder
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New Paltz students interview renowned musical artists via Zoom
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Look back at some of the most noteworthy stories from the past year at SUNY New Paltz
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Reporter and essayist will lead an upper-level seminar
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Alumnus helps the jazz industry overcome unprecedented challenges
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All SUNY campuses will test 100% of their in-person population every week this spring
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How WFNP stayed on-air and reached new listeners after everything changed
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Inside the process of creating this six-foot tribute to the Library’s namesake
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More than two dozen alumnae will participate in the 2021 virtual event
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Travel Mag recognizes village for great dining, hiking and culture
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Examples of our community coming together to overcome hardship during the last year
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New Paltz’s first-ever female chief looks back at an unprecedented year
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In-person classes, increased residence hall capacity, expanded events and dining, with safety measures in place to protect our community
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More than 20,000 votes cast in Chronogram readers’ choice awards
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The College raises more than $24.6 million in philanthropic support