Did you know this is our school’s first full year as a university? SUNY Old Westbury has been a “college” for almost 60 years. Since the founding of Old Westbury in 1965, the school’s official title has been “State University of New York College at Old Westbury.” “College” has been […]
On September 10th, Old Westbury hosted royalty. Sultan Mouhammad-Nabil Mforifoum Mbombo Njoya, accompanied by his entourage, graced the Duane L. Jones Recital Hall in the Campus Center. The historic event was little more than an interview, conducted by professor Sylvie Kande, with a brief introduction about the importance of the […]
On campus, students are plagued with economic issues. The stressors faced today started during and after the global COVID-19 pandemic that sweeped the nation. According to a Studocu study, 74% of college students say they experience stress about their financial future because of inflation. I interviewed O.W. students to get […]
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. […]
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 […]
Do you like Boba Tea? The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club hosted their very first event, the “AAPI Boba Bash” on April 30 in the Campus Center Atrium. Club founder Jose Lorenzo Santos served bubble milk tea to 160 students who attended the Boba Bash. AAPI is a […]
Senior Allie Bozuhoski is a transfer student from Long Island who advocates for LGBTQ+ students at Old Westbury as the vice president of the OW Rainbow club which supports the LGBTQ+ community by hosting events, meetings, and support groups on campus. She works to improve how LGBTQ+ individuals are treated. […]
Have you been keeping up with your studying this semester? Well, I sure hope so, considering finals will be here before you know it! But another important question we should really be asking is what type of platform are you using to study for these exams? Do we prefer digital […]
Dr. Shameika Williams, assistant professor of the Public Health Department, moderated a discussion for Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) in conjunction with the Social and Environmental Justice Institute at SUNY Old Westbury. The New York State Department of Health recognizes Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness about health […]
In a corner of the SUNY Old Westbury library, there is a medium-sized office with a glass exterior called the Writing Center. Bradley B. Vonknsky, the Assistant Director of the Writing Center, sits behind a large desk scheduling appointments for students. When Vonknsky speaks, his body language changes as he […]
