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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. 

Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025

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.

 

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Recipient Obligations

Obligations Before Internship/Experiential Opportunity

Confirmation of acceptance

Each recipient must obtain a formal acceptance letter for their internship/experiential opportunity.  Recipients must upload this letter with their online application through Academic Works.  

 

Photo release

Recipients must give their authorization for the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program to use photographs of them in promotional materials, including web materials.

 

Obligations After Internship/Experiential Opportunity

Reflection paper

Recipients are required to write a two-page, double-spaced paper on the benefits of their experience. This paper is due within a month of completing your experience.  You must submit this paper to the Honors Program Administrative Assistant.

 

Thank you letter

Scholarships at New Paltz are made possible through the generosity of many donors, of which are alumni and friends of the college. They made a commitment to invest in the future of students here and we would like to share with them, why their gifts make a difference to our students. Therefore, the Honors Program and the SUNY New Paltz Foundation requests that scholarship recipients acknowledge those supporters who make it possible by writing a thank you letter to the donor of this scholarship. This letter is due within a month of completing your experience. You must submit this letter to the Honors Program Administrative Assistant.

 

Photos/Videos for Honors Program

Robin Weinstein, campus photographer, will reach out to recipients to set up a time to have your picture taken.  Alicia Ivan will share your email information with Robin so that she may contact you. We would like to have this completed within a month of completing your experience.