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September 11, 2023
Memorial ceremonies large and small take place around the nation each year to mark and remember the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil that took place on September 11, 2001.SUNY Old Westbury annually commemorates the tragic events of that day with a ceremony timed to begin at 8:46 a.m., the exact time…
September 6, 2023
Dr. Robert Hoyte, distinguished teaching professor emeritus of the Chemistry and Physics Department, was recognized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) at its national meeting on August 14, 2023, in San Francisco for his selection as an ACS Fellow.Dr. Hoyte was one of only 42 chemists worldwide…
August 24, 2023
A recent national ranking of colleges and universities that increase economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students has found that SUNY Old Westbury outpaces many traditional academic powerhouses nationwide.SUNY Old Westbury was placed in Tier 1 of the 2023 Third Way Social…
August 15, 2023
Science in the summer is a unique time at SUNY Old Westbury. In addition to our students taking course work in various classes including microbiology, weather studies, and anatomy, we host the Science and Technology Entry Program for local high school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM…
August 9, 2023
Recognition Available to Only Six Percent of Schools of Business Worldwide The State University of New York at Old Westbury has earned accreditation for its School of Business from AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).“AACSB accreditation…
August 8, 2023
The School of Education recently held its first Summer Institute for Teachers Learning Conference. The theme for the conference was "Promoting Equitable Education" and was designed for faculty of institutions of higher education, district education leaders, principals, P-12 teachers, teaching…
August 3, 2023
SUNY Old Westbury has been included among the 736 colleges and universities across the country named to the Money.com “Best Colleges in America 2023” list. In identifying colleges that combine quality and affordability, Money analyzed 26 data points in three categories, including graduation rates,…
August 2, 2023
More than 200 SUNY Old Westbury employees attended the 2023 Staff Appreciation Barbecue and Service Awards held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.“The dedication of our staff is a driving force behind our greatest achievements,” said University President Timothy E. Sams.  “I am grateful that the…