HEY CAMPUS COMMUNITY: Please share your ideas for #WelcomeWeek 2026! Let's make this the #BestWeekEver! Help students feel at home by hosting an activity from Aug. 20-26, 2026! INFO: t.e2ma.net/webview/yub0... #SunyNewPaltz #WelcomeWeek2026

AT THE GRAND CANYON: Alumna Clover Morell ’97 (Visual Arts, Women’s Studies) has built an artist's community right in one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. *Read About It: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #GrandCanyon #WomensStudies #VisualArts

TONIGHT: The planetarium show will highlight one of the most interesting things we can see at this time of year, our galaxy the Milky Way. *Tickets for tonight’s planetarium show: www.newpaltz.edu/planetarium/ #SunyNewPaltz #MilkyWay #Planetarium #NewPaltzPlanetarium

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎊🎉 - to the Dorsky Museum, which was just named Best Art Museum at the Chronogram Readers' Choice Awards. Click here to learn more about the Award: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/07... #SunyNewPaltz #Chronogram #DorskyMuseum #BestArtMuseum #HudsonValley

FOREVER ORANGE & BLUE: Celebrating another year of alumni impact, connecting Hawks near, far and everywhere in between, Hawks showed up all year long! 🧡💙 READ MORE HERE: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #ForeverOrangeAndBlue #FutureHawks #GoHawks

SAVE THE DATE: Involvement Expo returns to Parker Quad Aug. 25, 2026! Students can learn about campus clubs and organizations and meet some new people along the way! EXPO INFO LINK: t.e2ma.net/webview/q4pb... #SunyNewPaltz #InvolvementExpo #ParkerQuad #Fall2026

TODAY - You Can Attend The Virtual Information Session For The Global Engagement Program in NYC! Date: Tuesday July 7th, 2026 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: Virtual *LINK: newpaltz.webex.com/newpaltz/j.p...

FIREWORKS IN NEW PALTZ: The Fourth of July is back in New Paltz for the first time since 2019 this Saturday, thanks to an alumni-led nonprofit ‘Local At Heart’. READ THE STORY HERE: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #FourthOfJuly #NewPaltz #Fireworks #LocalAtHeart

TODAY - It’s Official! SUNY New Paltz is now part of the New Jersey Athletic Conference or NJAC starting today on July 1, 2026! Let’s Go Hawks! 🧡💙 READ ABOUT THE NJAC MOVE HERE: nphawks.com #SunyNewPaltz #NJAC #NPHawks #NewPaltzHawks #TheresOnlyOne

SAVE THE DATE: State of the University Address, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026! Join President Wheeler as we outline priorities for the new academic year. STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS LINK: t.e2ma.net/webview/qwly... #SunyNewPaltz #UniversityAddress #Fall2026

CONGRATULATIONS - to the SUNY New Paltz 2026 Catskills #MontaneBirds Research Team! The team was awarded an $80,000 contract under the direction of Professor Kara Belinsky to study the montane birds NYS DEC *RESEARCH ADVENTURES HERE: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/06... #SunyNewPaltz #DEC

40 UNDER FORTY: Earlier this month, the Office of Alumni Relations celebrated a new cohort of outstanding young professionals with the biennial 40 Under Forty celebration. *READ THE STORY HERE: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #40UnderForty #SunyNewPaltzAlumniMagazine

🚨NEW MAJOR 🚨 - There’s a New Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies and it will launch for FALL 2026! 🧡🤟💙🤟🏼🧡🤟🏾 *READ ABOUT THE NEW MAJOR HERE: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/06... #SunyNewPaltz #DeafStudies #DeafCulture #asl #AmericanSignLanguage

SUMMER SOLSTICE NEW DATE: The Solar Squad will have a countdown to solar noon as well as singing ‘Here Comes the Sun’ on Monday, June 29, 2026! Date: June 29, 2026 Location: Wooster Hall Time: 12:15pm - 1:15pm #sunynewpaltz #summer #Solstice #woosterhall

The 12 amazing students from the AC^2 Summer Research Program presented their research posters at the Symposium in Science Hall! GO HAWKS! Go HAWKS! 🧡💙 SYMPOSIUM INFO: webapps.newpaltz.edu/events/view/... #SunyNewPaltz #SummerResearch #AC^2Program

THE MOMA & SUNY New Paltz: The Museum of Modern Art has just acquired prints by late Professor Ben Wigfall, a beloved SUNY New Paltz mentor READ THE FULL STORY HERE: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/06... #SunyNewPaltz #BenWigfall #UlsterCounty #themoma #moma

CONGRATULATIONS! Let’s Welcome Kaustav Misra our newly appointed Dean of the School of Business, starting July 1, 2026! *Read About Dean Misra Here: t.e2ma.net/webview/aktz...

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to Hawks Brianna Fitzgerald '26g and Matt Sarni '26, who were recently named Athletes of the Year! Click Here For Full Story: nphawks.com #SunyNewPaltz #NPHawks #AthletesOfTheYear #GoHawks

The Dorsky Museum will launch its latest exhibition, "In Our Time: R. B. Kitaj and Books,” on June 17, which is a tribute to the artist curated by Professor of Art History Reva Wolf. READ ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/05... #SunyNewPaltz #DorskyMuseum #ArtHistory #RevaWolf

SUNY NEW PALTZ - ART IN GERMANY - The Metal Program Goes To Munich! Student and faculty artists showcased their craftsmanship at Die Neue Sammlung! FULL STORY HERE: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #SunyNewPaltzMetalProgram #DieNeueSammlung #DesignMuseum

Dear New Paltz: Memories, Shout-Outs and Words of Wisdom from the Class of 2026🧡💙🧡 #SunyNewPaltz #ClassOf2026 #Commencement2026 📸Lead Videographer Natalie Chau Video Description: Photos and videos of Graduates as they participate during the commencement weekend 2026 youtu.be/wLJL2qEznZA

FIREWORKS IN NEW PALTZ - Fireworks return to the Ulster County Fairgrounds on July 4, 2026! SUNY New Paltz Alumni-led nonprofit brings Fourth of July fireworks back for a celebration in the sky! READ THE STORY- www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #SunyNewPaltz #NPAlumni #FourthOfJuly #LocalAtHeart

SAVE THE DATE: There's still time to register for the annual Doug Sheppard Classic on Monday, June 15, 2026, which raises funds for student scholarships & programs. Click here to register: www.newpaltz.edu/golf/ #SunyNewPaltz #StudentSuccess #GolfTournament #DougSheppardClassic

SUMMER CLASSES: June 1, 2026, is the first day of classes for Summer Session 2026! Take a look at the academic calendar for important dates to know. CLASSES: webapps.newpaltz.edu/calendars/ac... #SunyNewPaltz #SummerSession #Summer2026

SAVE THE DATE: 40 under Forty celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026! This year’s alumni honorees are thriving in education, the arts, science, technology, medicine, business, media and government! 40 Under Forty Info: www.newpaltz.edu/alumni/40und... #SunyNewPaltz #NPAlumni #FortyUnderForty

CONGRATULATIONS! - The SUNY New Paltz Center for International Programs celebrated Gilman Scholarship recipients at an end-of-year reception. Click here for more photos: newpaltz.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0... #SunyNewPaltz #GilmanScholarship #CenterForInternationalPrograms

WATCH IT, SEE IT, HEAR IT: Commencement 2026 and the celebrations, the ceremonies and the moments are all being shared right here! #GoHawks! #ClassOf2026 Congratulations Class of 2026! 🧡💙 #ForeverOrangeAndBlue CLICK HERE COMMENCEMENT 2026: www.newpaltz.edu/commencement...

TOMORROW: Astronomy Nights at the Kirk #Planetarium return for the summer starting tomorrow, May 21, 2026! A preview of the summer skies, plus a look at a recent discovery of tens of thousands of asteroids. Click here for tickets: www.newpaltz.edu/planetarium/ #SunyNewPaltz #AstronomyNight

SURVEY SAYS - Tell us what you thought about Commencement 2026? Graduating students, faculty/staff volunteers and guests: We want to hear from you today! LINK TO SURVEY: t.e2ma.net/webview/ak5c... #SunyNewPaltz #Commencement2026 #CommencementSurvey

FIRST WORLD 2026 - Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday May 16, 2026 and continues to acknowledge the success of the students! CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026! *PHOTOS HERE: newpaltz.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0... #SunyNewPaltz #FirstWorldGraduation #Commencement2026

SEE IT: More moments from this weekend’s 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES at SUNY New Paltz! 🧡💙 *Commencement galleries are at this link: newpaltz.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0... #SunyNewPaltz #Commencement2026 #NPSocial #NPAlumni

SEE IT: The 2026 Commencement Photos are here! (More Photos Will Continue To Be Added) CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2026!🧡💙 📸By SUNY New Paltz Lead Photographer Robin Weinstein ‘14 @robsta_gram *Commencement galleries are at this link: newpaltz.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0... #SunyNewPaltz

Commencement is in full swing! 🎓✨ Celebrating the journey and all the amazing memories made along the way! Here’s to new beginnings - #Commencement2026 #sunynewpaltz #collegelife #ClassOf2026 #npalumni #commencement2026 #npsocial #foreverorangeandblue

You are cordially invited to cheer, congratulate and celebrate our seniors as they participate in the Senior Toast tradition held on May 14, 2026 🧡💙CONGRATULATIONS! 🧡💙 #SunyNewPaltz #ClassOf2026 #NPAlumni #SUNY @sunyofficial.bsky.social #Commencement2026 #collegelife #NewPaltzAlumni

SEE IT: The 2026 #MFA II Thesis Exhibition! The Dorsky Museum presents thesis exhibitions by graduating BFA and MFA students from SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Fine & Performing Arts. Opening Reception Friday, May 15, 2026 #SunyNewPaltz #ThesisExhibition LINK: www.newpaltz.edu/museum/exhib...

Plans for summer? There's still time to register to earn some credits! Summer Session offers in-person and online courses across majors! SUMMER INFO HERE: www.newpaltz.edu/summer/ #SunyNewPaltz #SummerSession

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS: To EOP's best and brightest, who were inducted last week into the Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society. Click here for photos: newpaltz.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0... #SunyNewPaltz #EOP #ChiAlphaEpsilonHonorSociety

READY FOR COMMENCEMENT 2026: FAQ’s about this year’s Commencement! If you're planning to walk, there's a lot of useful info here about lineup, honor cords, getting your diploma & more! 🧡💙🎓🧡💙 COMMENCEMENT INFO: www.newpaltz.edu/commencement/ #sunynewpaltz #ClassOf2026#Commencement2026 #Spring2026

GRADUATING SENIORS: Last call to register for #SeniorToast on Thursday, May 14, 2026! To all you've achieved in your time at New Paltz, and all you'll do after graduation! Tickets available now! SENIOR TOAST REGISTRATION: t.e2ma.net/webview/e7vw... #SunyNewPaltz #Commencement2026

OUR 2026 #VALEDICTORIAN - Lucia Daher ‘26, - a triumphant finale to a one-of-a-kind academic journey: a dual major in Painting and Psychology that enabled her to explore the deeper connections between creativity and wellbeing. READ: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/05... #SunyNewPaltz #ClassOf2026

OUR 2026 #SALUTATORIAN -Katelyn Dawson ’26, she charted a uniquely focused path as a student, declaring a double major in political science and the University’s then-new interdisciplinary degree in environmental studies. READ: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/05... #SunyNewPaltz #ClassOf2026

SUNY NEW PALTZ MAGAZINE: When NASA’s Artemis II mission captivated millions around the world, Jessica Krenzel ’19, was on site at the Kennedy Space Center helping visitors connect with the future of lunar exploration. Read Here: www.newpaltz.edu/magazine/202... #sunynewpaltz #npalumni #Artemis

TODAY: Stressbuster Events Start NOW! There is a full schedule of activities to help you manage your stress during finals. #Stressbuster #SunyNewPaltz May 4 - May 12, 2026 Various Campus Locations Full Schedule Here: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/05...

TODAY: Minds @ Work 2026 has begun! Opening with the newest Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society and Induction Ceremony at the Lecture Center CONGRATULATIONS AND GO HAWKS!🧡💙 For more listen to the ‘Talkin Transfer’ podcast! PODCAST LINK: wfnp.org/wfnp-special... #sunynewpaltz

DON’t MISS: The Upcoming performances in the Spring 2026 #MusicConcertSeries! Plus the Orchestra Showcase tomorrow, followed by a Chamber Pop performance on May 4th and Chamber Jazz Ensemble concerts on May 5th & 6th! SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE: www.newpaltz.edu/fpa/music/co... #SunyNewPaltz

CONGRATULATIONS! - Four exceptional SUNY New Paltz students, who were named this year's SUNY Chancellor awardees - Morgan Atwater ’26, Sanjay Basnet ’26, Alexander Loveday ’26 and Madeline Meyer '26. READ FULL STORY HERE: sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/04... #SunyNewPaltz #SUNYChancellorAwards

GET READY FOR MINDS AT WORK 2026: Join us for a day of celebration and achievement at SUNY New Paltz! Date: May 1, 2026 Time: ALL DAY Events Location: Campus Wide #sunynewpaltz #mindsatwork #ResearchSymposium #DesignShow #EngineeringDesignEXPO

TODAY: In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, at the Positive Masculinity Workshop, we bring the medicine of story and movement. Join us as we will hear a story from Omar Graves and move, or perhaps sculpt, a new reality, with Andrea Frank. #SunyNewPaltz #PositiveMasculinity

SENIOR TOAST: Registered for Senior Toast today and commemorate the upcoming 2026 Commencement! Date: May 14, 2026 Time: 4:00pm Location: Sub Concourse REGISTER HERE: newpaltz.wufoo.com/forms/q1f9ez... #SunyNewPaltz #SeniorToast #Classof2026

TODAY: Honors Program thesis presentations begin Monday, April 27, 2026! Check out original, interdisciplinary student research, starting next week! HONORS INFORMATION LINK: t.e2ma.net/webview/ad9a... #SunyNewPaltz #HonorsProgram