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SUNY Old Westbury Professor Paul Carlon on March 13, 2026, showing a video from his lecture on K-pop in the campus center at SUNY Old Westbury. PHOTO BY: MICHELLE MORENO
K-pop club might be gone, but interest in the music genre remains
May 13, 2026
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New multimedia journalism microcredential offers real-world experience to media majors and students across various disciplines
May 6, 2026
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Student Research Day is coming! Are you ready?
April 7, 2026
A bulletin board with pictures from St. Baldrick's 2025, made by Angelina Zavala, on the second floor of the Student Union at SUNY Old Westbury, on Mar. 10, 2026. PHOTO BY: KATHERINE CAMPBELL
Bald for a cause: community rallies to support childhood cancer research
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Muslim students reflect on faith, discipline and community during Ramadan
March 12, 2026
Lori Yamond (left) and Brianna Leconte (right) sit in the SUNY Old Westbury library. Yamond holds up a previous edition of the Harmonia/Discordia publication. Leconte holds up a poster of the Harmonia/Discordia 2026 release party poster, on April 27, 2026. PHOTO BY: ANN BUNCH
Harmonia/Discordia spring 2026 magazine release party
May 7, 2026
President of Sophomore Jump Kaitlin Janes in the Sophomore Jump office on April 15, 2026. PHOTO BY: EDEN IEVA
Mock interview practice and free headshots help students prepare for jobs and internships
May 6, 2026
Genesis Telles, a junior at SUNY Old Westbury, outside the New Academic Building on April 29, 2025. PHOTO BY: ANGELES NERI
University offers free snacks and beverages at event during finals week
May 5, 2026
Nikki Rodgers, a Lab Technician at SUNY Old Westbury, standing in front of her plants in the Campus Greenhouse on Apr. 28, 2026. PHOTO BY: KORRINA PLAIR
What is a seed bomb? I am glad you asked.
May 4, 2026
Pride flag located in the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies center in Woodlands Hall 1 at SUNY Old Westbury in April 2026. PHOTO BY: KAMSI AGU
Lavender Graduation ceremony offers space for LGBTQ+ students to be recognized at SUNY Old Westbury
May 1, 2026
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
Lori Yamond (left) and Brianna Leconte (right) sit in the SUNY Old Westbury library. Yamond holds up a previous edition of the Harmonia/Discordia publication. Leconte holds up a poster of the Harmonia/Discordia 2026 release party poster, on April 27, 2026. PHOTO BY: ANN BUNCH
Harmonia/Discordia spring 2026 magazine release party
May 7, 2026
President of Sophomore Jump Kaitlin Janes in the Sophomore Jump office on April 15, 2026. PHOTO BY: EDEN IEVA
Mock interview practice and free headshots help students prepare for jobs and internships
May 6, 2026
Genesis Telles, a junior at SUNY Old Westbury, outside the New Academic Building on April 29, 2025. PHOTO BY: ANGELES NERI
University offers free snacks and beverages at event during finals week
May 5, 2026
Nikki Rodgers, a Lab Technician at SUNY Old Westbury, standing in front of her plants in the Campus Greenhouse on Apr. 28, 2026. PHOTO BY: KORRINA PLAIR
What is a seed bomb? I am glad you asked.
May 4, 2026
Pride flag located in the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies center in Woodlands Hall 1 at SUNY Old Westbury in April 2026. PHOTO BY: KAMSI AGU
Lavender Graduation ceremony offers space for LGBTQ+ students to be recognized at SUNY Old Westbury
May 1, 2026
Richard McKenzie and Averi McKenzie in Feb. 2026. Photo provided by Richard McKenzie.
Senior Richard McKenzie plans graduation for self and 5-year-old daughter
April 30, 2026
Jayda Austin, near the Academic Village at SUNY Old Westbury on April 23, 2026. PHOTO BY: SOFIE POPOTTE
Junior Jayda Austin on facing her fears and finding herself
April 29, 2026
Eliliana Martinez, senior financial aid advisor for the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY Old Westbury, in her office on April 1, 2026. PHOTO BY: ANGELES NERI
Eliliana Martinez on 38 years of service, faith and the importance of ‘thank you’
April 28, 2026
Despina Drakopoulis, an intern with The Catalyst, on SUNY Old Westbury campus grounds. April 1, 2026. PHOTO BY: EDEN IEVA
How psychology major Despina Drakopoulis became a lead reporter for The Catalyst
April 22, 2026
Annessa Babic, Chapter President of UUP and professor at SUNY Old Westbury, next to her pin board in her SUNY Old Westbury office. April 2, 2026. PHOTO BY: JEDIDIAH ZERVOS
Annessa Babic: adjunct professor, union leader, civil rights activist, adventurer
April 21, 2026
Statue of panther mascot outside the Clark Athletic Center at SUNY Old Westbury on AprIL 1, 2026. PHOTO BY: ROBERT ABRUZZO
Women’s flag football team debuts at SUNY Old Westbury
April 6, 2026
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
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
Statue of panther mascot outside the Clark Athletic Center at SUNY Old Westbury on AprIL 1, 2026. PHOTO BY: ROBERT ABRUZZO
Women’s flag football team debuts at SUNY Old Westbury
April 6, 2026
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Panther Food Pantry offers free food to students in need. VIDEO BY: ALLISON ROBERTS
May 14, 2026
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Students rock Glamazon 2026. VIDEO BY: CIHARA JAIMES
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Tips and challenges of dorming v. commuting. VIDEO BY: ANTHONY GARCIA
May 14, 2026
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May 9, 2026
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Marcela Torres, assistant professor of visual arts, talks about the power of art. VIDEO BY: DYLAN DEMPSTER
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We Got the Beat!
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New Media Beat Is Not Scary!
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October 24, 2025
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Got a zero for supposedly AI-generated content you actually wrote? Me, too.
December 9, 2025
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SUNY Old Westbury was built on social justice. I want it to stay that way.
November 21, 2025
Liam McCloskey, a student at SUNY Old Westbury. Nov. 17, 2025. PHOTO BY: HENRY M. WILSON
Men need mental health support, not ostracization
November 20, 2025
Luke Sommese, a senior student at SUNY Old Westbury. Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025. PHOTO BY: LIAM MCCLOSKEY
Commuter students can feel disengaged and lonely, but is there more the school can do to help them?
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SUNY Old Westbury Has an Emergency?
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OW Responds to Global Climate Change

The Catalyst • October 22, 2019

SUNY Old Westbury faculty Prof Karl Grossman and students respond to the recent Global Climate Strike Event.

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