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March 14, 2023
Geanelle R. Sam, Psychology student and Vice President of the Nu Rho Psi Chapter Epsilon at SUNY Old Westbury, was awarded a National Undergraduate Honor Society in Neuroscience (Nu Rho Psi) Chapter Activity Grant for the 4th Advancing Cross-Disciplinary Outreach in Neuroscience (AXON) conference…
March 14, 2023
Dr. Lorenz S. Neuwirth from the  Department of Psychology recently gave a keynote presentation at the CUNY 9th Annual Faculty Development Retreat at Queensborough Community Colleges. Dr. Neuwirth’s keynote  “Reimagining Higher Education During And Post-COVID-19: Challenges And Opportunities”…
March 10, 2023
Faculty and students from the School of Education and SUNY Old Westbury recently visited Uniondale High School in a “takeover” of sophomores' and seniors' classes to discuss the possibilities of education and teaching as a career and the experiences available from attending college. Led by the…
March 1, 2023
The legacy and impact of Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, as president of the State University of New York at Old Westbury was celebrated during a remembrance ceremony held on campus in February.Dr. Butts, who passed away in October 2022, was the longest-serving president in the institution’s history at…
March 1, 2023
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. recently visited SUNY Old Westbury as part of his ongoing tour of SUNY’s 64 campuses that began at the start of his tenure at SUNY in January. During his visit, Chancellor King had the opportunity to tour campus, and meet with students,…
February 28, 2023
Class of 2017 graduate Ron Philippe recently spoke to the campus community as part of SUNY Old Westbury’s Black History Month programming. At the event, “Using Your Story to Tell Your Story,” the Industrial and Labor Relations graduate spoke about being an author, and shared how students can craft…
February 27, 2023
SUNY Old Westbury President Timothy E. Sams was featured in late February during the annual Black History Month celebration held by The Consulate General of India, New York, in partnership with Shanti Fund.The event was held at the Indian Consulate in New York City.President Sams…
February 24, 2023
Assistant Professor Lisa Payton of the American Studies/Media & Communications Department recently wrote two episodes for the current season of "Truth Be Told," an Apple TV+ show starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. The NAACP Image Award-winning drama follows investigative reporter turned…