Community Service
All Honors Students must complete at least 40 hours of community service before graduating (though we hope you would do more!). This service can be done on campus, at home over the summer, or even in the Honors Center.
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.
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.
Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz's Class of 2025
As the descendant of a family of teachers, Angelina Somma '24 (Adolescent Education: Social Studies) '26g (Literacy Education) knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps from a young age, and she knew SUNY New Paltz was the place to help her reach that goal.
All Honors Students must complete at least 40 hours of community service before graduating (though we hope you would do more!). This service can be done on campus, at home over the summer, or even in the Honors Center.
