“Welcome to the Fitness Court, the world’s best outdoor gym.” This is one of the first things you see written on the wall when you walk up to one of SUNY Old Westbury’s newest additions to campus, the “Fitness Court.” The outdoor gym is among the many new upticks to […]
SUNY Old Westbury launched their homecoming festivities with an amazing kickoff event. On Wednesday, September 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Old Westbury hosted their annual Homecoming Kickoff Lunch event in the Campus Center. Entering the event, you could feel the school spirit throughout the building. There were banners, […]
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Colombian-style rise-putting. Photo Credit: blog.amigofoods.com. Rice pudding is a Latin American dessert that can be found all over the world due to its simple ingredients and incredible taste. It has some variations from country to country, but each recipe shares some similarities. It’s not a seasonal or celebratory dish. Just a […]
High-resolution image of the COVID-19 virus. Photo Credit: Alissa Eckert, MSMI, Dan Higgins, MAMS. Compared to the previous two years, the Fall 2023 semester did not start with a barrage of emails from various places and figures on campus regarding SUNY Old Westbury’s COVID-19 policy. Instead, students received one email on […]
This week marks the start of our annual Panther Pride Homecoming! From Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, enjoy a series of on-campus events, activities, and fun! Here’s a detailed schedule of what to expect. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Panther Pride Kickoff Lunch (2:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium): Join […]
Photo credit: pefcu.blog Hispanic Heritage Month started first as Hispanic Heritage Week, and then it expanded to a month with the purpose of celebrating the culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. According to a publication from mealsonwheelsmd.org, the […]
Academic Discovery Fest in session. Photo credit: Luisa Garcia. The annual Academic Discovery Fest took place on September 20 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Approximately 50 students and 30 faculty members were in attendance at the event. Students and faculty were able to play […]
Photo Credit: Oldwestbury.edu After nearly 4 years of feeling the effects of COVID-19, SUNY Old Westbury has seen an increase in enrollment. “We saw a really large number of returning students who dropped out during COVID,” said Bryan Terry, vice president of enrollment management and marketing. “But now that we’ve […]
Photo Credit: oldwestbury.edu U.S. News & World Report reviewed nearly 1,500 U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions for its 39th rankings edition this year. Its report included methodology, graduation and retention, financial resources, faculty resources, and social mobility, among other ranks. After the review from U.S. News & World, SUNY Old Westbury ranked […]
