SUNY New Paltz

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the State University of New York at New Paltz inducted 44 students into the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society at a special ceremony held on April 27 at the college. To be eligible for induction into XAE, a student must be part of EOP and achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or greater for two consecutive semesters of full-time course work. (See attached inductee list.) Keynote speaker Rendesia Scott '96, the college's director of advising for the School of Business and former EOP advisor, addressed the new inductees, congratulating them and saying "and they said you couldn't do it." Scott is a charter member of XAE and was instrumental in establishing the chapter at New Paltz. Two EOP graduating seniors, who earned the highest cumulative grade point average, were given two special awards - the Percy Sutton and Arthur Eve Awards. These awards were established in honor of the two prominent "founding fathers" of the opportunity program in New York State. Marissa Ward '12 (Women's Studies and Journalism) received the Percy Sutton Award for having the highest grade point average of 3.85. Caitlyn D'Apice '12 (Childhood Education 1-6) received the Arthur Eve Award for earning the second highest grade point average of 3.82. In addition to the new inductees, 24 additional students were recognized for upgrades to their grade point averages. They received the following pins for these honors: ruby (3.5-3.74), emerald (3.75-3.99), and diamond (4.0) (See attached student list). Since its founding in 1967, EOP has provided academic and financial support to New York State residents with a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and who do not meet general admission criteria, but have the academic potential to earn a college degree. The program, offered at both two- and four-year colleges, serves students from a variety of circumstances that may present barriers to academic success. Many EOP students are also first generation college students. All campuses that participate in EOP offer financial aid for room, board, books and expenses, as well as academic support and counseling. XAE is a national honor society for opportunity program students, with over 125 chapters in the U.S. The Beta Omicron Chapter at SUNY New was chartered on May 9, 2003, with a record-breaking induction of 72 members. This was the largest chartering induction within XAE's history. The chapter also bears the distinction of having one of the largest undergraduate memberships in the country. The following student(s) were honored at this year's EOP Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society Induction Ceremony:

The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. on the Old Main Quadrangle. This year, there are more than 1,900 undergraduate degrees being conferred. There will be 1,291 undergraduate candidates participating in the ceremonies who will celebrate their achievements in the presence of their family and friends. Danielle Brown (Merrick, N.Y.) was selected as this year's valedictorian. Brown will deliver a short speech to her fellow graduates during the ceremony. Corinna L. Ridgeway (Port Crane, N.Y.) is the salutatorian. Ridgeway, who also has a 4.0 GPA, will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a cell and molecular concentration. This ceremony recognizes degrees granted in August and December 2011 and the May 2012 candidates. The following local residents are among more than 1,200 students to participate in the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony:

The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2012 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. on the Old Main Quadrangle. This year, there are more than 605 graduate degrees being conferred. There will be 231 graduate candidates participating in the ceremonies who will celebrate their achievements in the presence of their family and friends. This ceremony recognizes degrees granted in August and December 2011 and the May 2012 candidates. The following local residents are among more than 200 students to participate in the May 2012 Graduate Commencement Ceremony:

The following local residents are among more than 500 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents are among more than 200 students who recently received graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the Fall 2011 semester.

The following local residents are among more than 1,000 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents are among more than 200 students who recently received graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents are among more than 660 students who recently received graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents were named to the dean's list at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the Fall 2009 semester.

The following local residents are among more than 700 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents recently received graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents were named to the dean's list at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the spring 2009 semester.

The following residents earned graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following residents earned undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

Eleven students from the State University of New York at New Paltz were each recently awarded a $575 Jim Fredericks Student Employee Scholarship from the Campus Auxiliary Services.

Eleven students from the State University of New York at New Paltz were each recently awarded a $575 Jim Fredericks Student Employee Scholarship from the Campus Auxiliary Services.

NEW PALTZ - The following local residents were named to the dean's list at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the fall 2008 semester:

The following local residents are among more than 700 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local residents are among more than 404 students who recently received graduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz:

The following local students were among seven State University of New York at New Paltz students attending the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, as part of The Washington Center’s Campaign 2008 National Political Conventions academic seminar series: