Many students are so focused on racing to the finish line to end their college career that they don’t consider the question: What’s next? This question is extremely important to answer well before graduation. I know, it’s anxiety provoking. But not to worry. Take a deep breath and take a […]
Too fast and too furious causes injuries. Drivers entering the SUNY Old Westbury campus topping out at substantially higher speeds above the posted limit of thirty-miles an hour are being logged into a database, even though no tickets have been issued yet. “We share our roads with faculty and staff […]
On Monday, March 28th, SUNY Old Westbury student Harry Wasserman passed away due to natural causes. As an older student, he was a model for those continuing their education despite their age. Wasserman was an active student who was in Men in Progress and the Resident Hall Council. He also […]
Steven Abreu, a junior majoring in special education, was threatened with arrest on March 24th by the campus police while he was registering voters in the Campus Center. He videoed the incident which immediately went viral on the Internet. At press time, it had 50,000 views on Facebook and 4,000 […]
Tracy, as they are known, levels up in the third round at the famous Apollo in Harlem, singing a soulful version of Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” Tracy is a group of three sisters, two of which are SUNY Old Westbury’s very own, Junior and Resident Assistant Shijuan Williams,20 and Senior and […]
While there are various ways to obtain an education at SUNY Old Westbury, distance learning appears to be increasing in the number of course offerings. The school’s population of approximately 4,000 students are given the option of taking courses in classes on campus, online, and hybrid classes. While online courses […]
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
