Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc.

Established in 1968, The Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to assisting SUNY College at Old Westbury in becoming the flagship arts and sciences college in the state system. Directed by a board of distinguished business, civic and academic leaders, the Foundation solicits gifts, grants and endowments that enhance the educational, research and community service mission of the College.

The Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc. works directly with the Office of Institutional Advancement as it works to generate support for the College.

Did You Know?

Maryann De Leo, a 1977 graduate of the Media & Communications program within the American Studies Department, was honored with an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category at the 76th Annual Academy Awards for her work as producer and director of "Chernobyl Heart," a film about the effects of radiation on the children of Belarus, Russia, 16 years after the infamous nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl.

More than 22% percent of Old Westbury's professors have earned among SUNY's highest honors - the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor, Distinguished Service Professor or Chancellor's Award for Excellence in teaching and service.

35 Old Westbury students gave up their traditional Spring Break rituals in 2006 and instead volunteered their time and effort in New Orleans to aid recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.