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Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell’s Washington Programs Welcome Scholars and Senior-Level Practitioners

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Jessica Youngman

Former Secretary of the U.S. Army Ryan D. McCarthy has joined the Maxwell School’s Washington, D.C., office as a Dean’s Scholar in Residence. He is joined this academic year by eight scholars and senior-level practitioners who are sharing their expertise…

Campus & Community

Ottle: Wordle With an Orange Twist

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Maria Damiano

Five letters, six tries, one puzzle a day. If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve no doubt seen Wordle—the game whose popularity has exploded across social media and the internet. For the uninitiated, players must guess a predetermined five-letter…

STEM

Women in Science Day Profile: Biomaterials Engineer Developing Smart Materials of the Future

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

Scientist Mary Beth Browning Monroe is developing materials for healing the human body that could make a tremendous difference in life or death situations. These biomaterials—easy to use and highly effective—could control bleeding within wounds, especially critical in instances where…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Launches New Professional Certification Program

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Dawn McWilliams

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has launched the Whitman Industry Readiness and Excellence (WIRE) Initiative, an innovative new program that strengthens the school’s commitment to prepare its students for a world of accelerating change. The WIRE initiative helps…

Campus & Community

The Lender Center for Social Justice Seeks Applications for Next Faculty Fellow

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Maria Damiano

The Lender Center for Social Justice is seeking applications for its 2022-2024 faculty fellow. The deadline for the next round of applications has been extended to Friday, Apr. 1, at 5 p.m. The Lender Faculty Fellowship will support a two-year research…

Hudson Valley One

“Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.”

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By Lily Datz

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Hudson Valley One story “Samples from the Village of New Paltz’s sewage treatment plant are being tested for coronavirus.” Larsen, who led the University’s wastewater…

Campus & Community

Gift From School of Architecture Alumnus and University Trustee Patrick Ahearn ’73, G’73 Creates Workshop Series

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By Julie Sharkey

This spring, the School of Architecture will launch the inaugural Patrick Ahearn Workshops, a series of short courses meant to augment and enhance the school’s academic course offerings. Each semester, practicing architects, graphic designers, engineers, brand strategists and others will…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Is Alive With the Sound of New Music

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By Delaney Van Wey

A world-premiere performance is a big deal for a composer. “It’s the first time you get to hear your piece performed live in front of an audience, which is an exhilarating experience. It’s really the debut of your creative output,”…

Elephant Magazine

“The Trite Stuff: The Rise and Fall of ‘Live, Laugh, Love'”

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By Lily Datz

Sylvia Sierra, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Elephant Magazine story “The Trite Stuff: The Rise and Fall of ‘Live, Laugh, Love.’” Sierra, an expert on popular…

Campus & Community

COVID Public Health Update: Reviewing State and County Mask Guidance

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Health will not extend the existing statewide order requiring that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are masked indoors…