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February 13, 2020
Widely recognized poet Terrance Hayes will offer a presentation of his most recent works during “Sonnets for Donald Trump’s America: Poetry, Race, and the Future of Democracy” on February 19, at SUNY Old Westbury.Being held in recognition of Black History Month, the event begins at 1 p.m. in the…
January 2, 2020
SUNY Old Westbury’s News and Events website is a key online hub for news and information about the latest achievements of the college, its students and faculty and to find out the latest on upcoming events and activities on campus.From coverage of the College’s annual commencement ceremony to news…
December 4, 2019
Networking with and learning from leading journalists was the order of the day for those Media & Communications students who attended The News Conference: Real and Powerful, an annual event of the Fair Media Council that brings the news media together with the public for a day of open dialogue…
November 21, 2019
In an age of specialized training and with the demand for ongoing professional development growing, SUNY Old Westbury has approved and now offers its first micro-credentials.The three new programs include Business Taxation; Estate, Gift & Trust Taxation; and Foundational Counseling Skills.  The…
November 13, 2019
Graduates of SUNY Old Westbury’s Bachelor of Science program in Health and Society will receive priority consideration for admission into the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health under an agreement between the two SUNY…
November 6, 2019
The State University of New York at Old Westbury welcomed more than 300 guests on Saturday, November 2, 2019 for a special event to commemorate the 20 years of leadership provided by Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, who will step down as college president in January.The College’s Maguire Theater was…
November 4, 2019
The SUNY Old Westbury student chapter of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) is more than a group of future teachers learning, supporting, and navigating their rode to graduation together. They also display an understanding of the mission and social justice focus that SUNY Old Westbury…
October 28, 2019
Joy Alonge, a SUNY Old Westbury senior majoring in Business Administration, has received the inaugural Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence from the State University of New York. Alonge, an Elmont, N.Y. resident, was one of the 42 statewide recipients recognized in an award ceremony…