SUNY Old Westbury President Dr. Timothy Sams has announced that Dr. Jo-Ann Robinson will be Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. She will report directly to Dr. Sams. Her functions will include managing the college’s strategic advancement, emergency response, and relations with the SUNY System. She is already working […]
America has fallen. America has become a unified country in its own form of chaos and neglect. We the people, have failed to uphold the freedom and justice that we as a country stand for and let it burn. We the people are no longer unified in our cause but […]
There is a social movement occurring in Nigeria and parts of the United States. The movement known as #EndSARS started as a hashtag on Twitter calling for the abolishment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), due to police oppression and brutality. This came after a viral video of two young […]
Being bored during quarantine can be a struggle for many, but doing anything creative can keep your mind busy. SUNY Old Westbury senior Don Kiriella is doing just that by writing two children’s books. The idea of writing two books during quarantine came to Kiriella during the height of the […]
New SUNY Chancellor, Jim Malatras has announced that Dr. Teresa A. Miller, J.D., will be officer-in-charge at SUNY Old Westbury, following the departure of President Calvin O. Butts after more than twenty years of service. As officer-in-charge, Dr. Miller will provide ongoing leadership to the campus as the search for […]
SUNY Old Westbury mourns the loss of first-year student, Tania Bonilla who died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 18th. Bonilla was driving on the eastbound on the Southern State Parkway heading towards Sagtikos State Parkway before 3 am when she left the roadway and struck a guardrail […]
SUNY Old Westbury announced its plans to hold instruction remotely for the fall 2020 semester after receiving approval from the State University of New York(SUNY). According to an email sent out to the campus community from the president’s office, classes in the fall will be taught in three different distance […]
Every day, nurses and doctors are constantly on their feet through long stressful hours, saving human lives during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this past week was National Nurses Week, what special way to honor and give back to nurses by providing them a pair of Nikes. […]
As a young aspiring black female journalist, I know that I have to work hard to make it into the competitive media industry. Majoring in Media and Communication and having an extensive media background so far, I have faith and belief that I will definitely thrive in my journalism […]
Since this year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote, it is worthwhile to reflect on the overlooked contributions from women. Women have broken many barriers, changed laws, and led a large powerful movement that will live for centuries. […]
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
