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Bridging the space between: What it’s like to work as an artist at NASA
Art and science may seem to some like entirely distinct disciplines—one grounded in emotion and imagination, the other in logic and evidence. But at their core, both are driven by a shared pursuit: the desire to understand and express the truths of our world and beyond.


From capstone to byline: Senior thesis by Olivia Sippel ’24 opens doors to real-world reporting

From capstone to byline: Senior thesis by Olivia Sippel ’24 opens doors to real-world reporting
After enrolling in SUNY New Paltz as a transfer student from Brooklyn, New York, Olivia Sippel ’24 (Journalism) built an extensive portfolio in campus media, from podcasting to print news.


SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony

Exemplary SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 18 in recognition of the high-caliber talent and work ethic of the newest program alumni. 



 

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Honors Advisory Council


The Honors Program has an Advisory Council that helps establish guidelines for the program, selects seminars, reviews applications and makes other administrative decisions.

Chair
Patricia Sullivan (Director – Honors)

LA&S
Doug Maynard (Psychology)
Hamilton Stapell (History)

Education
Lindsey Russo (Teaching and Learning)

Fine and Performing Arts
Andrea Varga (Theatre Arts)

Science and Engineering 
Eric Keeling (Biology)
Richard Halpern (Physics & Astronomy)

School of Business
Susan Tomaski (Business)

Ex-officio Member
Dana Rinschler (Admissions)
Helen Brocker (Academic Advising)
Ivelisse Tuttle (EOP Advisor)

Student
Anna Benlien