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Photo of Dr. Danelle Lee in her NAB office

Dr. Danielle Lee: Director of the Social & Environmental Justice Institute

Alexia Croll April 29, 2025

Dr. Danielle Lee currently holds the title of Director of Old Westbury’s Social and Environmental Justice Institute. She is also the Associate Dean for Academic Institutes & Programs, as well as...

Melvis Santa performing in the Green Lounge of Woodlands Hall 1

Melvis Santa Presents: Jazz Orishas

Alexia Croll April 17, 2025

“My music is mine” were the opening words to Melvis Santa’s musical selections.  On March 6th in the Green Lounge of Woodlands Hall 1, the Social and Environmental Justice Institute, Art Lab,...

Flaco spotted amongst the blades of grass

Finding Flaco: Catching Flight With New York City’s Favorite Owl

Suha Syed April 17, 2025

The crisp, lightly frigid breeze of late February serenaded my senses as I drove to Central Park for a photo shoot for my friend’s small business. Headed westbound on the Long Island Expressway to...

Photo of Jamari Williams on the basketball court. Photo Credit: O.W. Athletic Communications

Jamari Williams: A Player Profile

Anthony Payamps April 15, 2025

Jamari Williams is a 6'5 junior wing forward from Miami, Florida, whose game has been steadily  evolving with each season. Known for his versatility on the court, Williams is a dynamic player  capable...

Plunderer: The Life & Times of a Nazi Art Thief Promotional Movie Poster

John Friedman’s Documentary: “Plunderer” The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief

Mary Jane Hernandez April 15, 2025

On February 19th, 2025 Professor John Friedman appeared on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day New York in advance of his film’s premiere on PBS channels WNET (New York City)  and WLIW (Long Island) Friedman discussed...

OW Men’s Basketball Freshmen Face Automatic Impact

Muhamed Doucouré April 15, 2025

Last year, the Old Westbury Panthers men's basketball team ended the 2024 season with little success. The team finished 2-23 and were 3-21 the year before. Things weren't looking bright for the team this...

August Romeo enjoys sitting in the swinging egg chair in the new OSSD Sensory Room

The Office of Services For Students With Disabilities Opens New Sensory Room

Diana Colavita April 9, 2025

Tucked away in a corner of the ground floor of the New Academic Building, among the computer labs and IT desk, is a new space designed with the needs of disabled students in mind. This is the Office of...

Birds of Prey Take Flight at SUNY Old Westbury

Jackie Martinez April 9, 2025

On March 4th, 2025, SUNY Old Westbury hosted a presentation by Sweetbriar Nature Center. It was sponsored by OW STEAM, the Honors College, CEEC, SEJI, the OW English Department, and the Environmental...

Amadi Lee Kane (#22) posed on the basketball court.
Photo Credit: OW Communications

Amadi Lee-Kane: A Player Profile

Anthony Payamps March 30, 2025

Amadi Lee-Kane is a 6-foot-1 senior combo guard from Washington, D.C., who has been turning heads on the basketball court with his impressive stats and unwavering dedication to his game. Known for his...

 ‘UDem’ clothing table at the Campus Center Business Expo (@officialudem on social media)

A Day of Commerce: CSLI Hosts Expo for Black-Owned Businesses

Sam Hamilton March 27, 2025

Last month, SUNY Old Westbury’s entrepreneurial population had a chance to market their wares on Thursday, February 20th at the Power of Black Business Expo, another community strengthening event in...

Collage by Aly Membreno

WGSS Center Celebrates Audre Lorde’s Birthday

Diana Colavita March 27, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18th, the SUNY Old Westbury Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Center held a birthday celebration for the late Audre Lorde on what would’ve been her 91st birthday. Lorde,...

Alumni Profile: Cassim “Juice” Jewsbury

Alumni Profile: Cassim “Juice” Jewsbury

Alexia Croll December 12, 2024

Known widely on campus as “Juice,” alumni Cassim Jewsbury recounts his experiences at the university before his graduation in May 2023. He began his SUNY Old Westbury journey in 2016 and notes...

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