The National Register of Health Service Psychologists has presented its 2023 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award for Practice to Dr. Fred Millán of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. This award is named in honor of the National Register’s first Executive Officer, Alfred M...
Dr. Barbara Hillery, Associate Provost in the Office of Academic Affairs, recently received the American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Region’s E. Ann Nalley Award for Volunteer Service. The award recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals that have significantly contributed to the goals and...
Dr. Lorenz S. Neuwirth, a faculty member in the Psychology Department and Old Westbury Neuroscience Research Institute, was recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) with the Early Career Psychopharmacologist Award. The award, given by Division 28 Psychopharmacology and Substance...
The State University of New York at Old Westbury has announced that Dr. Shalei Simms has been named dean of its School of Business. Simms had served as the acting dean since summer 2021. "Over the past more than two years, Dr. Simms has provided tremendous leadership and vision for the School of...
Dr. Timothy E. Sams, a veteran administrator with a track record of student-focused leadership and success, has been named president at SUNY Old Westbury by the State University of New York Board of Trustees. The appointment is effective on or about January 11, 2021. He succeeds Dr. Calvin O. Butts...
In celebration of Earth Day 2026, first-year students of SUNY Old Westbury came together for a hands-on trail cleanup that underscored a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. This effort not only improved the well-being and appearance of the wooded area, but also set the stage for a...