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Honoring the legacy of local businessman: Company funds scholarships for Westbury and New Cassel residents 
Deer Park Recycling has committed $400,000 to establish a new scholarship program that will provide 10 four-year scholarships, each with a maximum value of $40,000, to students from Westbury and New Cassel who attend the State University of New York at Old Westbury.Named in memory of company…
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SUNY Old Westbury launches TRICE to support faculty development
Supporting teaching and research initiatives among and between faculty members at SUNY Old Westbury got a boost recently when the campus held the ribbon-cutting of its new Teaching, Research, and Innovation Center for Excellence, known as TRICE.With 52 students, faculty and staff on hand, TRICE…
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International honor society recognizes Bio student for research
Stephanie Velez ’26, a senior student majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Neuropsychology , accelerated her and her peers’ academic and professional careers with an award-winning presentation during the 2025 International Forum on Research Excellence.Centered on the theme “Science and…
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Creating futures for the next generation of Latinx students
SUNY Old Westbury is committed to creating futures for all students interested in pursuing higher education. As one of 15 colleges across the United States participating in the Hispanic Federation’s CREAR Futuros program, SUNY Old Westbury welcomed a cohort of CREAR Junior high school students…
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'Speak Out' mural reflects advocacy, social justice on campus
SUNY Old Westbury is inspiring students to be advocates and “speak out.”The SUNY Old Westbury community gathered on November 10, 2025, to celebrate the new "Speak Out" mural on campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Located outside of the Woodlands Residence Halls, the colorful mural was designed to…
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Teacher-candidates get insights, guidance from the pros during ‘teachers’ panel'
From teacher-candidates new to their studies to those engaged in student teaching, practical advice geared to bridge the gap between their educational experience and what awaits them in their professional careers was the focus of “Teachers’ Panel: A Conversation with Regional School Teachers,” a…
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Fostering community engagement during First-Generation Celebration Week
SUNY Old Westbury put a spotlight on first-generation students during First-Generation Celebration Week.From November 3 through November 6, students, faculty and staff celebrated first-generation students in honor of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8.The campus…
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SUNY Old Westbury taking part in SUNY military tuition program
SUNY Old Westbury is one of nearly two dozen SUNY institutions taking part in a new initiative that ensures a SUNY education is affordable for active service military members.The new SUNY military tuition rate, announced on Veterans Day by Chancellor John B. King Jr., aligns SUNY tuition with…
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