Month: January 2026

SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2025

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January 20, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Of the 359 full-time and part-time students who made the President’s and Dean’s lists, 69 are Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. scholarship recipients.

Full-Time President’s List

 A total of 123 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 and higher, plus other requirements.

The full-time Fall 2025 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Matthew Beesmer, Sophia Johnson, Nora Suszczynski, Oliver Weiss.
  • Bearsville:  Atomic Chornuk, Navah McElroy.
  • Cairo:  Katelyn Del Gandio.
  • Catskill:  Aidan Ryan.
  • Cottekill:  Gunnar Bednarz, Lily Bednarz.
  • Ellenville: Meadow Concepcion, Karla Lopez, Maya Williams.
  • Gardiner:  Annabelle Brutvan, Jordan Delano, David Velasquez Sierra.
  • Germantown:  Dylan Bowles.
  • High Falls:  Nate Borner, Jasmine Maschotta-Edwards.
  • Highland:  Emma Fritche, Olyvia McFarlane, Rachel Robinson, Katie Schaeffer.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Amanda Scirbona.
  • Hurley:  Aidan Banbury, Austin Bonse, Mia Ferraro, Wade Holsapple, Garrett Parker.
  • Kerhonkson: Tucker Chase, Kendra Lake, Sarah Pistone.
  • Kingston:  Jhadai Ajiataz, Jayden Berard, Cristian Chun Coy, Olivia Coughlin, Aiden Day, Melissa Engracia, Riley Fisher, Joseph Garment, Gregory Haller, Cloe Jones, Elasha Jones, Kimberly Kilbride, Rui Li, Catherine Maisonet, Daniil Malinoski, Claire Nelson, Vincent Reggero, Giuliana Schleuderer, Marina Souza, Gianna Vianello.
  • Lake Katrine:  Laura Maria Sobrino Colorado.
  • Middletown:  Steven Potenzieri, Natalie Rodriguez.
  • Milton:  Candace Kharbedia.
  • Monroe:  Holly Berra.
  • Napanoch:  Conner Beckley, Daniel Farfan, Ethan Olcsvary.
  • New Paltz:  Ethan Greger, Braxton Lehman, Jonah McDuffie, Austin Moore, Daniel Morreale, Marisa Morreale, Mercedees Rosado, Tsumugi Sakamoto, Natalia Seager, Matthew Tanner, Gabriella Walsh.
  • Newburgh:  Robert Conti.
  • Olivebridge:  Xiaohui Wen.
  • Palenville:  Eugene Edwards.
  • Phillipsport:  Richard Rober.
  • Pine Bush:  Jeffrey Lang, Jesse Morse.
  • Plattekill:  Hilda Escalante.
  • Port Ewen:  Kyla Kelley.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Latte Martin, Mirvat Meky, Alyssa Young.
  • Saugerties:  Danny Cuchelo, Miya Gambino, Kerrie Hockx, Mary Kazolias, Riley Naccarato, Sydney Sidor, Jordan VanValkenburg, Ava Zagoreos.
  • Shokan:  Brenden Lomoe-Thompson.
  • Somers:  Noah Elconin.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sierra Hikade.
  • Tillson:  Ava Kelsey.
  • Ulster Park: Nicholas Coutant, Hans Fraude, Hannah Schaber.
  • Walden:  Arianna Miranda.
  • Wallkill:  Joseph Alvarado, Jeff Conroy, Alex Crandon, Khalil Farrell, Pablo Garcia, Rohan Hamilton, John Hamlett, Willie Jackson, Kevin Maldonado-Irizarry, Reginald McDonald, Joseph Moss, Raymond Mundo, Leroy Porteous, James Richard, Aenghus Rose, Lucien Salnave, Laura Thorenz, Hasan Vaughan.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Erkut Toygan.
  • Wawarsing:  Alexander LaBounty.
  • West Shokan:  Skylar Naughton.
  • Woodridge:  Caleigh McDole.
  • Woodstock:  Adam Funk, Angus Maxwell
  • Wurtsboro:  Kimberly Sullivan.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 40 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 or higher, plus other requirements.

 The part-time Fall 2025 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Beacon:  Alexandria Garnot.
  • Big Indian:  Sierra Apolito.
  • Ellenville:  Gabriel Julca, Shantol Martin.
  • Gardiner:  Aaron Blasingame.
  • Highland: Victor Dahowski, Arline Herrera, Tania Mendez, Jai Ndiaye.
  • Kerhonkson:  Paige Lawlor, Catarina Lutin, Aurora Tisman.
  • Kingston:  Brittany Karanza, Corin Mosack, Keeghan Nolan, David Osterhoudt, Liza Mae Robison.
  • Lake Katrine:  Hannah Blass.
  • Modena:  Avryl Fred.
  • New Paltz:  Mena Crystal, Veda Parthasarathy, Adam Snyder.
  • New York:  Spencer Thomas.
  • Olivebridge:  Adelaide Braunstein, Mara Dean.
  • Phoenicia:  Maya Raffaele.
  • Pleasant Valley:  Angela Curcio, Katherine Keeney.
  • Rhinebeck:  Patricia Walter.
  • Rockaway Park:  Emily Henry.
  • Saugerties:  Monika Berlinska-Glasser, Gil Hartrum.
  • Stone Ridge:  Harris Kyaw, Nyra Lang.
  • Tillson:  Laura Moshier.
  • Wallkill:  David Tenace.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Ally Gullo.
  • Warwick:  Alexandria Garnot.
  • West Park:  Kalya Maduro.
  • Westbrookville:  Andrew Whiteman.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 136 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The full-time Fall 2025 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Hunter Ridgely.
  • Albany:  Laiya Jade
  • Boiceville:  Hudson Anderson.
  • Bronx:  Edwin Bueno, Daouda Komara.
  • Brooklyn:  Neal Santos.
  • Campbell Hall:  Marco Barahona.
  • Clintondale:  Lucia DeAngelo.
  • Cold Spring:  Doris Jean Kolarek.
  • Cottekill:  Jordan Parsons, Odin Vitek.
  • Ellenville:  Emily Chipman, Alen Ibric, Jeremy Lopez, Brandon Taborda, Matthew Urquia.
  • Gardiner:  Tate Mattioli, Evan Trifilo.
  • Germantown:  Brooke Simmons.
  • Hartsdale:  Asif Bhuiyan.
  • High Falls:  Chloe Goodin.
  • Highland:  Adam Bliden, Maddyson Jones, Manny Markman.
  • Hurley:  Troy Hajba, Anna Tochterman, Aneska Zindulka.
  • Kerhonkson:  Janette Bower, Jon Chamberlain, Marianna Florine, Jacqueline Kennedy.
  • Kingston:  Rana Abosharr, Kailee Cammarata, Mia Chambers, Braeden Costello, Fiona DiBella, Lauren DuBord, Shade’ja Florence, Carly Frasch, Aurora Garcia, Sebastian Guerra-Cox, Helaisha Hernandez Vega, Madison Hunlock, Haven Kara Forte, Ayden LaBounty, Anne Larsen, Max Maouris, Amber Murchison, Dylan Murphy, Kaitlyn Murphy, Madelyn Nelson, Leila Ohkawa, Katie Rescalvo-Gomez, Keilyn Tobias, Julissa Vizcaino, Megan Weiss.
  • Lake Katrine:  Brianna Constable, Max Molyneaux.
  • Marlboro:  Alexis DeLauro, Jesse Peck, Jillian Rosenberg, Jennifer Waage.
  • Middletown:  David Gomez.
  • Millerton:  Fig Sielaff.
  • Monroe:  Joshua Cordero.
  • Montgomery:  Brian Murtagh, Gianna Slovitsky.
  • Napanoch:  Tyler Beadle, Ethan Cataldi, Abigail Elkins.
  • New Paltz:  Scarlette Cabrera, Noah Devolin, Stella Muyanga, Zorian Shepko-Hamilton, Nino Tuccillo, Avery Vitarius.
  • Newburgh:  Melazia Jackson, Giada Post, Angel Rosario Giron.
  • Pomona:  Devora Greenwald.
  • Port Ewen:  Jasmine Daley, Liam Gherardi, Kyle Sison.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Carissa Douglas, Abby Jones, Isabel Letterii, Destine Lyons, Ezekiel Robertson, Saniyah Tunison.
  • Red Hook:  Connor Gibson.
  • Rosendale:  Cecilia Kwiecinski.
  • Saugerties:  Raya Ackert, Jack Bucci, Aiden Carlotti, Cameron Churchill, Christina Cox, Alivia Dyke, Nastia Konyk, Bruce Lent, Joe Maloney, Kelly Mazzuca, Hunter Nelson, Michael Pettit, Mya Pineiro, Caden Powers, Maryuri Rivera Nataren, Kaydin Rodriguez, Mackenzie Zeidler.
  • Shokan:  Alex Davis, Dylan Edelstein, Julia Milla, Alivia Zahorsky.
  • Staatsburg:  Kathleen Perry.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sophia Clark, Kylie Ivan, Aaron LeBlanc, Charlotte Smiseth, Bradley Turner.
  • Tillson:  Brian Ferry, Emily Ferry, Israel Valdez Sanchez.
  • Tuxedo:  Thomas Iazzetti.
  • Ulster Park:  Elijah Anderson, Latoya Green-Grant.
  • Wallkill:  Amin Booker, Patrick Jeanty, Shannon Lovitt, Giovanni Paneto, Joel Roberts, Andre Rodriguez, Kaley Slader.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Ryann Coffey.
  • Washingtonville:  Jediah Jones.
  • Wawarsing:  Daniel Gorr.
  • West Shokan:  Frank Parslow.
  • Woodstock:  Vivian Leon.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 60 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is at least 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The part-time Fall 2025 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Ancram:  Tiffany Peterson.
  • Clinton Corners:  Amelia Baffi.
  • Ellenville:  Lyon Carlino, Olivier Rekuc, Karla Zhuno.
  • Grahamsville:  Ashley Miller.
  • Greenfield Park:  Pete Mele.
  • High Falls:  Morgan Borchert.
  • Highland:  Olivia Casabura, Rylie Klein.
  • Kerhonkson:  Gage Davis, Lucas Dee, Emily Lawlor, Erin Logan, Julia-Ann Valenti.
  • Kingston:  Angelia Alvarez-Brodhead, Elizabeth Amell, Ashley Anaya, Madelyn Chiera, Sara Choudhry, Melissa Cordaro, Tyliisa Davis, Katelynn Galewaler, Liam Griffin, Sean Herrmann, Dominique Kelley, Sean Martin, Joseph Orlando, Ian Penman, Maxen Rodriguez.
  • Lake Katrine:  Victor Ganda.
  • Marlboro:  Hana Bozinovska.
  • Napanoch:  Emilee Avery.
  • New Paltz:  Lyla Casamento, Anthony Castelonia, Thorn Friberg, Spencer MendezN, Cat Morgiewicz, Zlata Shmarina.
  • Plattekill:  Sandra Benitez.
  • Ravena:  Geri Pelham.
  • Saugerties:  Collin Burley, Miranda Carey, Kasandra Frye, Amber Mignano-Campbell.
  • Stone Ridge:  Ryan Basten, Peter Zickler.
  • Tillson:  Danielle Stockhofer.
  • Wallkill:  Chloe Canal, William Harrigan, Tyrone James, Insha Khan, Marc Lee, Jared Manuel, Donald Michel, Anthony Nash, Keith-Marcus Wilkinson.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Abigail Glover.
  • Woodstock:  Matthew Venegas.
  • Wurtsboro:  Phoebe Baker.

Enrollment in Advanced Manufacturing Courses with Scholarships Available

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SUNY Ulster Encourages Enrollment in Advanced Manufacturing Courses
with Scholarships Available

January 20, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY– SUNY Ulster is accepting registrations for its Advanced Manufacturing courses starting in late January and February, offering hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials for individuals seeking careers or advancement in manufacturing and related fields.

CNC Courses will be held in the new Gene Haas Advanced Manufacturing Center in Kingston, while Cut and Sew courses will be held in the new Commercial Sewing Lab on SUNY Ulster’s Stone Ridge Campus.

Thanks to the generosity of the Gene Haas Foundation, students may apply for full scholarships for eligible Advanced Manufacturing programs, helping to make training more accessible to the community. Apply Now!

Courses include:

  • CAD, CAM, and CNC Machining: Mondays, Feb. 23 – May 4 from 6-9:45 p.m.
  • CNC Operator I: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – May 6 from 6-9:45 p.m.
  • CNC Operator II: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – May 6 from 6-9:45 p.m.
  • Fundamentals of Electricity: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 – May 6 from 8:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Commercial Sewing: Mondays, Jan. 26 – May 11 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Check out Course Descriptions

For more information or assistance with registration, contact Continuing Education and Professional Development at (845) 339-2025 or cereg@sunyulster.edu.

 

SUNY Ulster Invites Prospective Students to February Info Sessions

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Press Re;ease

January 23, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY– SUNY Ulster is inviting prospective students and parents to attend its February Information Sessions, designed to help individuals explore academic programs, student support, campus life, and the many opportunities available at the college.

General Admissions Info Sessions include:

Wednesday, February 4
Stone Ridge Campus, VAN 114
4-5 pm

Thursday, February 5
Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster
4-5 pm

Nursing Info Session:

Thursday, February 12
Stone Ridge Campus
4-5 pm

These Info Sessions are open to high school students, adult learners, and anyone interested in learning more about SUNY Ulster’s welcoming campus community and student-centered learning environment. Adult students aged 25 to 55 with no prior degree can discover how they can earn a degree for free with SUNY Reconnect.

These sessions offer an inside look at SUNY Ulster, including details on degree and certificate programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, and student support services. Attendees will have the chance to meet knowledgeable staff, ask questions, and learn how SUNY Ulster provides an affordable, high-quality education with pathways to transfer or enter the workforce.

Register Now  For more information, email admissions@sunyulster.edu.

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SUNY Ulster Presents “Black Excellence: A Legacy in Color” Art Exhibition On view February 4 – 20 at the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery

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Press Release: Black Excellence A Legacy in Color

January 22, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY– SUNY Ulster is proud to present Black Excellence: A Legacy in Color, a collective celebration of Black artistry across media. The exhibition will be on view February 4 through February 20 at the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus.

An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, February 4, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

Black Excellence: A Legacy in Color features works by a diverse group of Black contemporary artists whose practices span multiple mediums and perspectives. Through vibrant color, compelling imagery, and personal narratives, the exhibition honors Black excellence during Black History Month.

Curated by Sam Goldberg, in collaboration with SUNY Ulster’s Black Student Union, and made possible by The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., the exhibit showcases both campus and community voices and aligns with the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tuwana Leonard, president of SUNY Ulster’s Black Student Union calls the exhibit, “a celebration of the legacy, culture, and creativity of Black history through art.”

Participating artists include Hadassah Graham, Ted Dixon, Lamar Leonard, LotuZ, Jenne Currie, Jacqueline Oster, Marielena Ferrer-Harrington, Linda Rose-Winters, Jaidus, and Richard Price.

The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery serves as a center for creative artistic activity at the College and for the outside community. It also functions as an environment for teaching, performing, and exhibiting.

For more information, email seubertc@sunyulster.edu or goldbers@sunyulster.edu.
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multiple examples of artwork for Black Excellence exhibit

The Bouquet – Jacqueline Oster
Negras – Marielena Ferrer-Harrington
Gladiator – Richard Price
Hood – Richard Price
Creole – Jenne Currie

Free RUPCO Housing Workshops on Renting & Home Ownership Basics

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SUNY Ulster Supports Local Housing Education: Hosting RUPCO Housing Workshops on Renting & Home Ownership Basics

January 16, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY– SUNY Ulster will host two free workshops in February by RUPCO: Housing Foundations – A Workshop for Students & the Community. The workshops will take place on February 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 on the Stone Ridge Campus and on February 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster in Room 122.

Designed to help students and community members to better understand renting, buying, budgeting, and the path to homeownership, the workshops will provide practical guidance for renters and first-time homebuyers, along with take-home resources and access to HUD-certified housing counseling.

The workshops will cover a wide range of essential housing topics, including

  • how to find rental housing
  • what to look for—and what to avoid—when searching for an apartment
  • how to read and understand a lease

Participants will also learn how to budget for rent, security deposits, and utilities, as well as what landlords typically look for when reviewing applications, such as credit history, income, and background checks. In addition, RUPCO will review tenant rights and responsibilities in New York State and provide helpful materials, including sample lease handouts, a budgeting worksheet, and a list of local renter resources.

These workshops are free and open to the public and are intended for renters, prospective homebuyers, and anyone seeking to better understand their housing options and financial readiness.

Registration is required.  For more information, email rootss@sunyulster.edu.

SUNY Ulster Nursing Program Announces ACEN Accreditation Visit

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Press Release with image of nursing student with patient reinaction

January 8, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY– SUNY Ulster’s Nursing Program announces that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate in Science Degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled on Wednesday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. on the Stone Ridge Campus in the Howard C. St. John Business Seminar Room of the Clinton Building. SUNY Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge, N.Y.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:

Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 1st, 2026.

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One Day, One Stop Enrollment Registration for a January 20th Start

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SUNY Ulster Hosts One Day, One Stop Enrollment Events to Fast-Track Registration for a January 20th Start

Complete the Admissions Process All in One Day

January 5, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is hosting One Day, One Stop events designed to help prospective and returning students complete the enrollment process in one convenient day. These events provide personalized, one-on-one assistance with admissions, financial aid, academic advising, registration, and more.

Prospective students can choose from the following dates and locations:

  • Thursday, January 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster
  • Tuesday, January 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Stone Ridge Campus
  • Friday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Stone Ridge Campus

No matter where people are in the admissions process, SUNY Ulster staff is mobilizing to help you fill out admissions and FAFSA applications, take the entering assessment exam, and register for classes. For those planning to attend, if you have not submitted your official documents, please bring:

  • Official high school transcript in its original sealed envelope, original GED certificate or original IHIP Letter of Substantial Equivalency
  • Any official college transcripts in its original sealed envelope

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome! Reserve your spot,.

SUNY Ulster remains one of the smartest ways to gain a college degree, certificate, or microcredential. For those concerned about affordability, our Foundation awards $1 million in scholarships annually and many career certifications are grant-funded, covering all or most of the cost of attendance. In addition, SUNY Reconnect offers free Associate degrees to adults 25-55 with no prior degree in high-demand fields.

For more information, contact the Enrollment & Success Center at esc@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5022.

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