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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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Experiential Timeline

Timeline for Honors Experiential Scholarships

Fill out application via Academic Works
*Please review recipient obligations		 Due in April for Summer & Fall
Due in November for Spring
Obtain a formal letter of acceptance for your 
internship/experiential opportunity
*Needs to be uploaded in Academic Works* 		Due in April for Summer & Fall
Due in November for Spring
Reflection Paper (students are required to write a 2 page double spaced paper on the benefits
of their experience)
*Needs to be sent to Honors Program Administrative Assistant*		 Due within a month of completing your experience
Thank you letter (students are required to write
a thank you letter to the donor)
*Needs to be sent to Honors Program Administrative Assistant*		 Due within a month of completing your experience
Photos/Video for Honors Program Robin Weinstein, campus photographer, will reach out to recipients to set up a time to have your picture taken. Please provide your email and telephone number to Alicia Ivan so that she may share your contact information with Robin. We would like to have this completed within a month of completing your experience.