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Jamari Williams pictured hanging from the rim.
Photo Credit: Old Westbury Athletic Communications

Panthers Dominate Mount St. Mary’s in 87-50 Victory

Anthony Payamps March 2, 2025

The Old Westbury Panthers men’s basketball team had an impressive performance on the afternoon of February 1st, defeating Mount St. Mary’s College 87-50 at home. From the very beginning, the Panthers...

President Sams delivering his address at the groundbreaking on February 5th

Breaking Ground at the Natural Science Building

Alexia Croll and Mary Jane Hernandez March 2, 2025

On February 5th, SUNY Old Westbury faculty, staff, and students gathered outside of the Natural Science Building to break ground for its pending renovation and expansion. The 60,000-square-foot facility...

How to Close Down a Landfill: A Discussion

How to Close Down a Landfill: A Discussion

Alexia Croll December 12, 2024

Landfills significantly contribute to climate change, as they generate and release methane gas and carbon dioxide. The American Studies Department, co-sponsored by the Social & Environmental Justice...

SUNY Old Westbury’s Season of Giving: A Time to Make a Difference

Kaylee Molinari December 12, 2024

As the holidays get closer, SUNY Old Westbury is embracing the true spirit of the season with its Season of Giving, a series of opportunities to uplift and support our campus community. The main event...

A Nation Divided: Students and Faculty Speak on the 2024 Election 

A Nation Divided: Students and Faculty Speak on the 2024 Election 

Olivia Ambery December 12, 2024

Over the last four years, America has been holding its breath in anticipation of the 2024 presidential election. In a time where election results can be doubted, facts are easily confused with misinformation,...

Meet Betty Berbari, Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences

Meet Betty Berbari, Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences

Mary Jane Hernandez December 12, 2024

Assistant Dean Betty Berbari has been at SUNY Old Westbury since 2015 with a full time position as Director of the Math Design Lab. In 2022, she was asked to take on the Assistant Dean role for the School...

O.W. Water Station Filters in the Red

Olivia Ambery December 12, 2024

Last year many of us were excited when SUNY Old Westbury installed water bottle filling stations all around campus. With two on the first floor of the New Academic building and one on each floor above,...

We Did It!

We Did It!

The Catalyst December 11, 2024

This Week on New Media Beat: Russia: Putin Says No to Childless Propaganda! Brazil: Can Netflix Make Telenovelas? China: Social Cycling for Dumplings! Myanmar: Less Internet, Less Freedom. Canada:...

Podcast: Media Is Hot!

Podcast: Media Is Hot!

The Catalyst December 7, 2024

This Week on New Media Beat: Belarus: Press Freedom Update! Afghanistan: Taliban Sez No Facebook for You! War Torn Sudan: The Internet is a Weapon. European Union: Unfair Advantages? Make...

Podcast Up!

Podcast Up!

The Catalyst November 22, 2024

This Week on New Media Beat: Brazil: As Easy as Taking Smartphones from Children? Mauritius: Electoral Social Shutdown? Ivory Coast & Senegal: Social Media & Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence? India:...

O.W.’S New Permanent Provost, Dr. David Lanoue

O.W.’S New Permanent Provost, Dr. David Lanoue

Quinn Dobson November 19, 2024

After several years of administrative uncertainty, SUNY Old Westbury has announced the appointment of David Lanoue Phd. Dr. Lanoue has worked as a college dean at Hawai’i Pacific University in Honolulu...

Emmy Award-Winning Alum Visits Campus

Emmy Award-Winning Alum Visits Campus

Alexia Croll November 19, 2024

Old Westbury alumni Moses Nunez Jr. paid the university a visit to share his experience and insights during his time in undergrad. This experience propelled him to heights in the media industry beyond...

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