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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
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.

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Goals & Outcomes

Goals:

To build and sustain a diverse community that reflects the student body of the campus.
To integrate this scholarly community within the larger campus.
To promote deep engagement with ideas through innovative pedagogy and creative, interdisciplinary curriculum.
To nurture intellectual leadership as well as a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement - -on campus, in the village, within the state, or, ideally, internationally.

Learning Outcomes:

To demonstrate excellence in analysis and problem solving skills.
To demonstrate an ability to theorize using interdisciplinary processes.
To develop communication skills (oral, written, collaborative).
To develop skills to communicate with general and specialized audiences.
To practice and reflect on civic engagement.