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Dean Harding, the manager of the Media Innovation Center at SUNY Old Westbury, in his office on Oct. 21, 2025. PHOTO BY: JOSHUA RAMIREZ-LOPEZ
Dean Harding to leave SUNY Old Westbury to work for Comcast
November 3, 2025
Dr. Jeanne Shimizu, Associate Professor Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Mathematics Education at SUNY Old Westbury. PHOTO COURTESY OF: DAVID J. LANOUE
In memorium: Dr. Jeanne Shimizu
October 22, 2025
Andrew Otto, a counselor with TRIO Student Support Services, talks with students at SUNY Old Westbury on Oct. 8, 2025. PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS ROWE
Invest in your future: Financial literacy help from TRIO Student Support Services
October 10, 2025
SUNY Old Westbury students hold reproductions of early Feminist Press publications on Sept. 26, 2025, connecting the campus’s activist past to its present-day academic community. PHOTO BY: DESPINA DRAKOPOULOS
The Feminist Press: SUNY Old Westbury Roots, Global Reach
October 2, 2025
The SUNY Old Westbury Panther statue outside of the Student Union on Oct. 1, 2025. PHOTO BY: DIANA COLAVITA
SUNY Old Westbury Seeking Feedback on 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
October 2, 2025
Helen Karavis shares a laugh with a coworker behind the counter at Halal Shack at SUNY Old Westbury’s Student Union. Oct. 27, 2025. PHOTO BY: MELANIE CHEN
Behind the counter: Helen Karavis of the Halal Shack on working with — and without — two good legs
November 4, 2025
Ryan Duffy, assistant athletic trainer at SUNY Old Westbury, watches over women’s soccer practice on October 21, 2025. PHOTO BY: ANNABELLA RUNYAN
Asst. athletic trainer Ryan Duffy focuses on both the body and the soul
October 29, 2025
Rayvin Dawkins, a junior at SUNY Old Westbury, watches Love Island USA with peers at the Media Innovation Center. Oct. 15, 2025. PHOTO BY: HENRY M. WILSON
Love Island USA: Reel Talk Series brings real conversations about love and mental health to SUNY Old Westbury
October 22, 2025
Joshua Ramirez-Lopez, an aspiring filmmaker, at SUNY Old Westbury, on Oct. 15, 2025. PHOTO BY: RAYVIN DAWKINS
Aspiring filmmaker Joshua Ramirez-Lopez on why perseverance trumps perfection
October 21, 2025
Andrew Otto, a counselor with TRIO Student Support Services, talks with students at SUNY Old Westbury on Oct. 8, 2025. PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS ROWE
Invest in your future: Financial literacy help from TRIO Student Support Services
October 10, 2025
Angelina Zavala in the student union radio center At The State University Of New York at Old Westbury on Sept. 24, 2025. Zavala and her team at Old Westbury Web Radio, known as OWWR, were one of four stations on the Eastern Seaboard selected to participate in World College Radio Day, 2025. NICHOLAS ROWE/THE CATALYST
OWWR to participate in World College Radio Day
September 26, 2025
Rayvin Dawkins, a junior at SUNY Old Westbury, watches Love Island USA with peers at the Media Innovation Center. Oct. 15, 2025. PHOTO BY: HENRY M. WILSON
Love Island USA: Reel Talk Series brings real conversations about love and mental health to SUNY Old Westbury
October 22, 2025
Andrew Otto, a counselor with TRIO Student Support Services, talks with students at SUNY Old Westbury on Oct. 8, 2025. PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS ROWE
Invest in your future: Financial literacy help from TRIO Student Support Services
October 10, 2025
Kurtis Blow. The legendary rapper will perform at the 2025 SUNY Old Westbury homecoming concert. Photo provided by SUNY Old Westbury Communications.
Rap legend Kurtis Blow to headline homecoming concert
September 29, 2025
Ryan Duffy, assistant athletic trainer at SUNY Old Westbury, watches over women’s soccer practice on October 21, 2025. PHOTO BY: ANNABELLA RUNYAN
Asst. athletic trainer Ryan Duffy focuses on both the body and the soul
October 29, 2025
Impact of TikTok Ban on NIL Athletes?
Impact of TikTok Ban on NIL Athletes?
May 12, 2025
Photo of Jamari Williams on the basketball court. Photo Credit: O.W. Athletic Communications
Jamari Williams: A Player Profile
April 15, 2025
OW Men’s Basketball Freshmen Face Automatic Impact
April 15, 2025
Panthers Fight Back to Claim Conference Win Over The Marines
March 30, 2025
Photo of Jamari Williams on the basketball court. Photo Credit: O.W. Athletic Communications
Jamari Williams: A Player Profile
April 15, 2025
OW Men’s Basketball Freshmen Face Automatic Impact
April 15, 2025
Panthers Fight Back to Claim Conference Win Over The Marines
March 30, 2025
Amadi Lee Kane (#22) posed on the basketball court. Photo Credit: OW Communications
Amadi Lee-Kane: A Player Profile
March 30, 2025
Panthers Secure Senior Night Win
March 27, 2025
Freshman Damian Villamil (#9) attacks the ball during home game Photo Credit: Old Westbury Athletic Communications
Men’s Volleyball Struggles to Find Momentum in Season Start
March 27, 2025
Old Westbury Panthers Men's Volleyball team huddle during timeout in the 2nd set
Panthers Men’s Volleyball Team Falls Flat Against Conference Team
March 27, 2025
The Panthers at the Championship game vs. Manhattanville College on May 11, 2024 Credit: OW Athletics Communications
Panthers Aim High After Historic 2024 Run
March 25, 2025
Old Westbury Softball Dominates First Games of 2024 Against Brooklyn College
Old Westbury Softball Dominates First Games of 2024 Against Brooklyn College
April 8, 2024
Photo of Emergency Callbox outside of Woodlands Halls
SUNY Old Westbury Has an Emergency?
April 9, 2025
‘UDem’ clothing table at the Campus Center Business Expo (@officialudem on social media)
A Day of Commerce: CSLI Hosts Expo for Black-Owned Businesses
March 27, 2025
Juliana Vasquez posed at the NCAA Convention welcome sign
Inside the NCAA: My Experience at the Student Immersion Program
March 2, 2025
A Nation Divided: Students and Faculty Speak on the 2024 Election 
A Nation Divided: Students and Faculty Speak on the 2024 Election 
December 12, 2024
The Phantom of the Old Westbury Shuttle Bus
The Phantom of the Old Westbury Shuttle Bus
November 19, 2024
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Dean Harding, the manager of the Media Innovation Center at SUNY Old Westbury, in his office on Oct. 21, 2025. PHOTO BY: JOSHUA RAMIREZ-LOPEZ
Dean Harding to leave SUNY Old Westbury to work for Comcast
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Dr. Jeanne Shimizu, Associate Professor Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Mathematics Education at SUNY Old Westbury. PHOTO COURTESY OF: DAVID J. LANOUE
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Helen Karavis shares a laugh with a coworker behind the counter at Halal Shack at SUNY Old Westbury’s Student Union. Oct. 27, 2025. PHOTO BY: MELANIE CHEN
Behind the counter: Helen Karavis of the Halal Shack on working with — and without — two good legs
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Ryan Duffy, assistant athletic trainer at SUNY Old Westbury, watches over women’s soccer practice on October 21, 2025. PHOTO BY: ANNABELLA RUNYAN
Asst. athletic trainer Ryan Duffy focuses on both the body and the soul
Annabella Runyan • October 29, 2025
Joshua Ramirez-Lopez, an aspiring filmmaker, at SUNY Old Westbury, on Oct. 15, 2025. PHOTO BY: RAYVIN DAWKINS
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