Faculty members are increasingly concerned about the delays in the renovation of the Natural Sciences Building. “It is imperative that renovation start soon because we are in a competitive environment where students have options to attend neighboring colleges,” said Bright Emenike, acting chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics […]
“I’m really happy with my guys and proud of the way they’ve represented the college,” said SUNY Old Westbury’s Basketball Head Coach Bernard Tomlin, as he reflected on the end of the 2021-22 season. The team he points out didn’t have the opportunity to play last year, due to COVID […]
Requiring excellence, both on and off the field, SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Baseball Head Coach Rod Stephan is looking forward to another successful season. The team started practice on February 1, with the continued commitment to do well both in the classroom as well as on the field. The team […]
A former Old Westbury student was arrested on campus for criminal possession of a firearm. University Police say the arrest occurred on February 1st following a traffic stop for excessive speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign. The suspect was identified through public court records as 22-year old […]
Athletes and students who wish to attend sporting events at SUNY Old Westbury have a few things to consider. Student athletes have take daily temperature checks, complete a daily online survey, arrive early to venues to give enough time for all participation procedures, perform post participation hygiene practices like hand […]
On November 17th, SUNY Old Westbury held its first in-person convocation since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. First-year, second-year, and transfer students alike gathered into the Student Union building to listen to speeches from Senior Vice President Duncan Quarless, President Timothy E. Sams, PEL Professor Dr. Thomas Delgiudice, […]
“I wanted to be a part of a team, and not just in individual sport,” Mia Almonte, a member of the women’s soccer team, says. It is this team sport mentality that has helped Almonte excel through her three years tenure on the team. Athletic all her life, Almonte says […]
Finals will soon be coming. This is a very big week and you can feel the pressure building up. Luckily for you, there are therapy dogs to help you relax and wash your worries away. Testing time at college can be a pretty stressful time, but SUNY Old Westbury offers […]
In the face of a global pandemic, in-person courses are back in session at SUNY Old Westbury but with reduced enrollment levels and fewer in-person course offerings. According to Director of Institutional Research Courtney Raeford, fully in-person or “traditional” courses currently make up 47% of the total course offerings. In […]
Students and faculty at SUNY Old Westbury are sure to recognize the name Karl Grossman. That is because Professor Grossman is a well-known and well-respected professor at SUNY Old Westbury, teaching courses like Investigative Reporting and Environmental Journalism. However, Professor Grossman is also known on campus and beyond for his […]
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
