Grammy Award winning reggae and international icon Buju Banton kicked off the first concert of his Long Walk to Freedom Tour on March 16th. Located at the National Stadium in Kingston Jamaica, the concert marks his first performance after serving eight years in prison for drug related charges. More than […]
Thousands of 1199SEIU members and healthcare workers gathered together at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York to protest against Medicaid cuts on March 23rd. State lawmakers outlined proposals that would cut $550 million in Medicaid funding in the 2020 fiscal year. The proposal was made by New York […]
Sessions of H.O.P.E. Inc held their Second Annual Career Expo on April 24th in room 1100 of the New Academic Building. The Career Expo was in partnership with Inspirational Church of God in Christ Jesus, Inc. and The Office of International Enrollment Services. The careers that were present at the […]
Eighteen-year-old SUNY Old Westbury student Khalid A. Hill passed away on Tuesday, November 20th. Hill was killed in a car accident while driving on the Northern State Parkway. Khalid was a first year student who lived in residential dorm Hall one. Hill was a desk attendant at the Woodland’s Hall […]
SUNY Old Westbury is gearing up for a its 11th Annual Panther Pride Homecoming, Tuesday, October 9th through Saturday, October 13th. Attendees can expect old favorites in the event category, such as “Sprit Chalking,” “Cake-Off,” “Stay Up at the Student Union,” and many more. What’s more exciting is the anticipation […]
The administration recently announced that there will be free parking on campus. It was recognized that the record enrollment this year and last year would create problems with available parking, according to the University Police Chief Steven Siena. “In the spite of fairness, the decision was made to temporarily waive […]
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
