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Alumni Profile: Cassim “Juice” Jewsbury
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Alumni Profile: Cassim “Juice” Jewsbury

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 one of his earliest memories was his freshman orientation. There, he was approached by a student who noticed […]

O.W.’s Rising Star Kristen Gallagher
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O.W.’s Rising Star Kristen Gallagher

In her debut season, Kristen Gallagher has quickly made her presence known as a standout goalkeeper, making significant strides in the Skyline Conference and proving to be a crucial asset to her team’s defense. Born and raised in Farmingville, Long Island, Gallagher’s passion for soccer ignited at the young age […]

O.W. Welcomes Back Child Care Center
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O.W. Welcomes Back Child Care Center

Are you looking for an affordable child care opportunity available to any member of the Old Westbury community? Look no further—SUNY Old Westbury’s child care center is finally reopening after a four year closure! College can be difficult already—finding a safe space to watch your child doesn’t have to be.  […]

Freshman Frenzy on Campus
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Freshman Frenzy on Campus

Old Westbury welcomed the largest freshman class in the college’s history this Fall 2024 semester. With 837 freshmen, Old Westbury surpassed last year’s record, already a banner year,  by over a hundred. The Office of Admissions noted there were 10,600 applications, a nearly 3,800 student jump.  With hallways fuller than […]

The Adventures of OW’s Own Professor DelGiudice
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The Adventures of OW’s Own Professor DelGiudice

DekGiudice with the campus plan. Photo Credit: Vincent Arroyo “Every crack or loose tile I see I’m like ‘man, that’s another thing to fix’,” Professor Thomas DelGiudice says when talking about the New Academic Building. He feels a sense of ownership of it and he should considering he helped design […]

Dr. Jillian Crocker: Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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Dr. Jillian Crocker: Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Dr. Jillian Crocker. Credit: SUNY Old Westbury Dr. Jillian Crocker began serving a three-year term as the director of Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) this year. She is a faculty member of SUNY Old Westbury’s sociology department who teaches courses such as Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Family and Society, […]

Men’s Volleyball Begins with Ryan Pastuch
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Men’s Volleyball Begins with Ryan Pastuch

Ryan Pastuch, OW Men’s Volleyball Coach. Credit: OW Athletic Communications The Old Westbury Men’s Volleyball team has entered its first collegiate season in Skyline Conference play. Ryan Pastuch is Old Westbury’s first head coach for the Men’s Volleyball team.  Pastuch has been the head coach of the boys’ volleyball team […]

Old Westbury Softball: Hyped For 2024 
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Old Westbury Softball: Hyped For 2024 

The Panther’s first home game is against John Jay College on Friday, March 8 at the Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex. Coach Tom Pennino and the entire women’s softball team are very excited to get the spring season started. They are training hard to improve on last season’s record of 12 […]

Black History Month Seminar: With Dr. Julius Garvey
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Black History Month Seminar: With Dr. Julius Garvey

Dr Julius Garvey spoke about a “Better World” at SUNY Old Westbury. Credit: MIC Dr. Julius Garvey delivered a keynote address “Look for Me in the Whirlwind: Reparations, Restorative Justice & the Continuing Legacy of Marcus Garvey” in front of a packed house in the New Academic Building on February […]

Are We Saying “Yes” or “No” to Apple Vision Pros?
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Are We Saying “Yes” or “No” to Apple Vision Pros?

Apple released the brand new ‘Vision Pro’ on Friday February 2.  The headset experience combines virtual reality and augmented reality into something that Apple calls “spatial computing.” Even with a hefty price tag of $3,500, Apple has reportedly already sold about 200,000 units. Will OW students say yes or no […]