SUNY Old Westbury softball senior center fielder Gabriella Valdes earned a spot on the Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll for games played March 20-26, announced last Monday by the league office. Valdes produced three multi-hit games and hit in all six contests to lead Old Westbury to a 3-3 season-opening […]
When Professor Joseph Manfredi was contacted by Alumnus Kevin Lopez, he knew the opportunity at hand was momentous. Lopez, who graduated Old Westbury in 2016 with his degree in Media and Communications, worked closely with Manfredi at Old Westbury Web Radio (OWWR). Since graduating, Lopez received a position at YAI […]
“Be willing to change your mind…because you will,”said Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, the keynote speaker to the 2016 graduates of SUNY Old Westbury on Sunday, May 22nd. Dowling graduated from University College Cork, Ireland with an undergraduate degree and from Fordham University with a […]
Beginning this fall, SUNY Old Westbury will be applying a number of changes in the School of Education. Although the changes have been made for the benefit of future students, there have been a number of disagreements from students already enrolled in the program. In the past, the School of […]
Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, will be speaking at both 50th commencement ceremonies of SUNY Old Westbury on Sunday, May 22nd at which about 800 students are expected to graduate. Dowling graduated from University College Cork, Ireland with an undergraduate degree, and from Fordham […]
Despite the disappointment from students about the closing of the Academic Village, Director of Residential Life Gareth Shumack promises improvements in the Woodland Halls. The first specific change that has been made is a renewed Wi-Fi connection in the lounges. As of next semester, there will be central Wi-Fi throughout […]
Listed are the nominees for this year’s MAC (Media and Arts Celebration) AWARDS! The annual event celebrates work done in digital arts, video, new media, television, print, and radio. Be sure to attend the ceremony Wednesday, May 4th at 7pm in the Maguire Theatre in the Campus Center. The red […]
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 […]
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
