Dr. Jillian Crocker. Credit: SUNY Old Westbury Dr. Jillian Crocker began serving a three-year term as the director of Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) this year. She is a faculty member of SUNY Old Westbury’s sociology department who teaches courses such as Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Family and Society, […]
Ryan Pastuch, OW Men’s Volleyball Coach. Credit: OW Athletic Communications The Old Westbury Men’s Volleyball team has entered its first collegiate season in Skyline Conference play. Ryan Pastuch is Old Westbury’s first head coach for the Men’s Volleyball team. Pastuch has been the head coach of the boys’ volleyball team […]
The Panther’s first home game is against John Jay College on Friday, March 8 at the Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex. Coach Tom Pennino and the entire women’s softball team are very excited to get the spring season started. They are training hard to improve on last season’s record of 12 […]
Dr Julius Garvey spoke about a “Better World” at SUNY Old Westbury. Credit: MIC Dr. Julius Garvey delivered a keynote address “Look for Me in the Whirlwind: Reparations, Restorative Justice & the Continuing Legacy of Marcus Garvey” in front of a packed house in the New Academic Building on February […]
Apple released the brand new ‘Vision Pro’ on Friday February 2. The headset experience combines virtual reality and augmented reality into something that Apple calls “spatial computing.” Even with a hefty price tag of $3,500, Apple has reportedly already sold about 200,000 units. Will OW students say yes or no […]
If you are a psychology student at SUNY Old Westbury, you know Dr. Fred Millán. And chances are, Dr. Millán knows you, too. Dr. Fred Millán was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. “I grew up in a neighborhood that was Puerto Rican and African American, and […]
Recently, SUNY Old Westbury has been expanding its opportunities for students by adding a new performing arts class. Teresa Fellion taught the “The Culturally Diverse Language of Dance’’ course offered this semester. This new class teaches the history and meanings behind the dances that have made an impact on numerous […]
Situated all the way in the back of the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) is a small greenhouse that is home to a wide variety of foliage and vegetation. The greenhouse was created alongside the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) in 1985. The space is run by Nikki Rodgers, a volunteer greenhouse […]
The SUNY Old Westbury men’s basketball team opened their season on November 8th against John Jay College. It wasn’t the result they were hoping for as they lost by a score of 82 to 63. The game marks the first of a long twenty-five-game season for the Panthers. Sixteen of […]
The Natural Sciences Building is in disrepair. After several years of delays, a multi-year plan to renovate the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) will finally begin in the summer of 2024. The plan is to expand the building and add upgrades to all the teaching and research spaces. Plans for the […]
The Food Service Advisory Council (FSAC) bridges Chartwells Food Services to the Campus Community for meaningful conversation to create greater selections and service to the campus. We are looking for 4 resident students, 4 commuter students, 4 Faculty & Staff to serve upon this committee. All meetings are held in the Campus Center, Conference Room H -311 during common hour, 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm. Please contact Carol Kaunitz, Executive Director of the Auxiliary Service Corporation by email if you are interested kaunitzc@oldwestbury.edu or 516-628-5071. Your participation is valuable to provide a successful food service on campus.
Meeting Dates:
September 12, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 14, 2023
December 6, 2023
February 7, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 1, 2024
First Cohort of Dream U.S 2023 recipients at OW, scholar advisors and crear futuros mentors.
The Dream.US was founded in 2013 by American philanthropists and is the largest national college and career program for undocumented immigrant youth with or without DACA or TPS status.
Eligible students in New York may apply for The National Scholarship, which provides up to $33,000.00 for tuition and fees, plus a $1,500.00 yearly stipend for books and transportation.
Students must apply and enroll at a partner institution in New York to receive the scholarship. SUNY Old Westbury became a proud partner with The Dream.US in 2023!
The National Scholarship application opens November 1st and closes in February. It is open to high school and college students. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship include:
Students who apply for the National Scholarship are encouraged to also apply for financial aid through the Jose Peralta New York State Dream Act.
Any questions please contact:
Jocelyn Morales, M.A.
Admissions Advisor
TheDream.US Admissions Liaison
Desk: 516-628-5503
