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...
SUNY Old Westbury joined in the festivities recently when Horseabililty opened a new indoor riding arena on campus. Horseabililty, a not-for-profit organization specializing in equine therapy and hippotherapy, operates from the Clark Family Stables located on the College's campus. The new 81-foot by...
A member of the faculty of SUNY Old Westbury and a long-time friend and supporter of the College were among the six community leaders presented with “Indian Republic Awards” by Nassau County Executive Laura Cullan. Dr. Runi Mukherji Ratnam, chair of the SUNY Old Westbury Psychology Department, and...
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...
SUNY Old Westbury is seeking to retain their 2018 first place finish, and will once again participate in the "Up to Us" national collegiate campaign to raise awareness regarding America's fiscal and economic health. The College's student team will once again create a program to educate the campus...
Michael Kinane, assistant to the president for advancement at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, has been elected to a two-year term as first vice president of Advancement for Commerce, Industry & Technology, a business networking organization with a more than 50-year history of...
SUNY Old Westbury’s Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is offering “Teaching to Successful Outcomes: Supporting Children with Autism in the Home, School & Community,” a free conference providing the latest information on evidence-based supports for children with autism spectrum disorders...
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – no classes, offices closed
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The most heralded, exciting, and fun tradition in the history of SUNY Old Westbury is its annual Commencement ceremony, where graduation candidates and their loved ones gather with faculty and staff of the institution to celebrate both the collective and individual accomplishments of those who have...
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A leader in producing transformative change in higher education and a world-recognized physicist will both be featured when the State University of New York at Old Westbury holds its 59th Commencement Ceremony in May. University President Timothy Sams announced to campus on April 24, 2025, that Dr...
Class of 2024 - get ready for commencement! Join with fellow graduation candidates for one of our campus' most enjoyable traditions! At this two-day Commencement Celebration, you will: Purchase and pick up your cap and gowns Pick up your tickets to Commencement (proof our purchase of a cap and gown...
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Elevating students’ understanding about the importance of building their own identities and establishing a community of support was the goal of the common reading program for first-year students at SUNY Old Westbury in fall 2024. All 803 first-year students this year were required to read “I Wasn’t...
The Office of Communications and University Relations is tasked with telling the SUNY Old Westbury story, both internally and externally. We work to increase the University's reach and impact, while supporting enrollment, retention, fund raising and other goals outlined in the institution's...
SUNY Old Westbury students and recent graduates in the American Studies/Media and Communications Department recently earned 2024 Folio Awards for their work in varied forms of media. The awards, run by the Fair Media Council, recognize the best in news and social media coverage, and were presented...
The University's first-year students will celebrate the completion of their initial year of college study with a showcase of projects related to Community Learning courses held this semester. Organized by the Office of First-Year Experience and the Community Action, Learning and Leadership program...
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Join Dr. Sams as he hosts his semesterly fireside chats that are open to the campus community to discuss topics that relate to the campus community, local community, or society as a whole. This sessions topic is titled "Together Towards Tomorrow." This Community Talk is being conducted in two...
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Each month, President Sams will host fireside chats that are open to the college community to discuss topics that relate to the campus community, local community, or society as a whole. For March, he will be discussing the Center for Social Justice, Sustianability, and Innovation. Register here for...
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In Recognition of Constitution Day 2023, the SUNY Old Westbury Politics, Economics, and Law Club will host "Your Rights and Freedoms at Stake! The Supreme Court and the Constitution in the 2020s." This discussion will be led by PEL Professor Carolyn Cocca will center on recent Supreme Court...
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