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SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2024

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February 6, 2025 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

 A total of 105 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 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 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Rebecca Gamar.
  • Bloomingburg:  Dylan Ortiz.
  • Boiceville:  Deli Smith.
  • Cairo:  Mary Casella.
  • Clinton Corners:  Alex Gullo.
  • Cottekill:  Gunnar Bednarz, Lily Bednarz.
  • Ellenville:  Ian Kincaid, Olivia Reis-Oquendo, Michelle Wang.
  • Fleischmanns:  Linetth Garcia Leal.
  • Gardiner:  Jordan Delano, David Velasquez Sierra.
  • High Falls:  Jasmine Maschotta-Edwards.
  • Highland:  Vanessa Ale, Michael Benitez, Liam Held, Arline Herrera, Tania Mendez Matias, Katie Schaeffer.
  • Hurley:  Aidan Banbury, Johnathan Helsley, Apollo Liewa, Austin Uhl.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jennifer Drouin, David Santillo.
  • Kingston:  Jhadai Ajiataz, Eva Altomare, Addison Bryant, Lindzy Carlson, Andrew Contrady, Cheyanne Corbin, Robby Crafton, Henry Davies, Eupheme Drissate, Joseph Garment, Helaisha Hernandez Vega, Brittany Karanza, Rui Li, Elizabeth Marrinan, Camila Ortiz Lopez, Kubra Ozyildirim, Maxen Rodriguez,  Jair Rosas Chavez, Benjamin Rounds, Lance Sams, Haley Sioleski.
  • Lake Katrine:  Brianna Constable, Jessica Staley.
  • Milton:  Sofia Leon Escobar, Caitlin Liu, Timothy Liu.
  • Modena:  James Poirier.
  • Monroe:  Holly Berra, Jordan Fusco.
  • Napanoch:  Daniel Farfan, Drew Terwilliger.
  • New Paltz:  Ivy Arnade, Declan Chase-Salerno, Ali Khalil, Braxton Lehman, Natalia Seager, Matthew Tanner, Max Zurlini.
  • Olivebridge:  Xiaohui Wen.
  • Pleasant Valley:  Katherine Keeney.
  • Port Ewen:  Sierra Hull.
  • Red Hook:  Joe Alveira.
  • Rifton:  Heather Arnold.
  • Saugerties:  Spencer Benzenhoefer, Jack Bucci, Gil Hartrum, Hunter Nelson, Ariana Newkirk, Liam Pineiro, Ava Zagoreos.
  • Shokan:  Sage Mannino.
  • Spring Glen:  Joseph Smiles.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sierra Hikade, Clara Muck Dietrich.
  • Tillson:  Chris Cook, Solon Deusoz.
  • Ulster Park:  Nicholas Coutant, Paige Richter.
  • Wallkill:  Joseph Alvarado, Jeff Conroy, Stormy Dyckman, Pablo Garcia, Ricardo Marsden, Reginald McDonald, Zaire Paige, Lucien Salnave, Justin Sprankle, Laura Thorenz, Hasan Vaughan, Robert Youngs.
  • Washingtonville:  Juliana Jackson.
  • Wawarsing:  Gina Garofolo-Goodman.
  • West Hurley:  Alexis Nielsen, Tristan Nielsen.
  • West Kill:  Zora Gookin.
  • West Shokan:  Skylar Naughton.
  • Woodstock:  Alex Bonilla, Angus Maxwell.
  • Wurtsboro:  Hailey Murphy.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 37 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 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 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Ellenville:  Alen Ibric, Gabriel Julca.
  • Gardiner:  Aaron Blasingame.
  • Highland: Kaitlyn Brittell, Karl Haviland, Sahar Mokal.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jonathan Adair, Tucker Chase, Paige Lawlor, Catarina Lutin.
  • Kingston:  Ashley Anaya, Raegan Bonesteel, Madelyn Chiera, Katerina Emig, Allie Meier.
  • Millerton:  Fig Sielaff.
  • New Paltz:  Lyla Casamento, Mena Crystal, Ethan Greger.
  • Port Ewen:  Mirabella Hannigan, Daniel Harris.
  • Rego Park:  Mariia Voianova.
  • Saugerties:  Miranda Carey, Mary Kazolias.
  • Shokan:  Hannah Gritman.
  • Stone Ridge:  Phoebe Stewart, Wendy Stewart.
  • Tillson:  Danielle Stockhofer.
  • Wallkill:  Devon Miller, Brendan Park, Calvin Patrick, Daniel Petrangelo, Josiah Russell, Emanuel Sangoniyi, Michael Stevens, David Tenace.
  • Wurtsboro:  Phoebe Baker.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 160 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 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 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Richard Cross, Sylvain Landres.
  • Big Indian:  Sierra Apolito.
  • Boiceville:  Hudson Anderson, Arely Tapia.
  • Bronx:  Wesley Alcantara, Geovanny Mora.
  • Campbell Hall:  Gia Pfleger.
  • Chester:  Melanie Rolon.
  • Clinton Corners:  Amelia Baffi.
  • Clintondale:  Lucia DeAngelo.
  • Ellenville:  Elita Abrams, Affra Ahmed, Muhammad Alam, Mariluz Amador, Michaella Gordon, Denilson Morales, Ashley Nunuvero, Olivier Rekuc, Meghan Stone-Wardynski, Karla Zhuno.
  • Gardiner:  Annabelle Brutvan, Adam Watt.
  • Goshen:  Alma Baez, Samantha Brown.
  • Haverstraw:  Cristofer Moscozo.
  • High Falls:  Benjamin Davies, Chloe Goodin.
  • Highland:  Melissa Williams.
  • Highland Mills:  Maya Lejovitzky-Reich.
  • Hurley:  Austin Bonse, Sean Cornelison, Troy Hajba, Daniel Nekos, Luke Emmanuel Padilla, Garrett Parker.
  • Hyde Park:  Erica Lopez.
  • Kerhonkson:  Shana Blandon, Keitha Brown, Erin Logan, Erica Lunden, Halyna Nalywayko, Julia Santiago, Tiffany Small.
  • Kingston:  Derrick Aguirre, Laiba Anjum, Jayden Berard, Marcus Burt, Kailee Cammarata, Linda Capaldi, Elizabeth Chase, Christopher Coughlin, Pablo Diaz, Fiona DiBella, Lauren Dubord, Infiniti Dueno, Alexi Fallon, Shade’ja Florence, Jacob Franklin, Cassidy Holsapple, Julio Lemus Ordonez, Jennifer Lopez-Garcia, Catherine Maisonet, Max Maouris, Adriana Marano, Shantol Martin, Vicente Merchan, Christopher Millian, Yevett Mireku, Charlie Molyneaux, Madelyn Nelson, Gianni Olson, Kayla Perales, Giovanni Rosas Chavez, David Rutkowski, Jamie Seward, Adan Strachan, Jasmine Tiano, Gianna Vianello, Alivia Zahorsky.
  • Lake Katrine:  Sharon Gomez Reyes, Sarah Hamed, Jenna Smith.
  • Malden-On-Hudson:  Emma Maxwell.
  • Marlboro:  Jillian Rosenberg.
  • Middletown:  Nessa Elliott, Tori Meurer.
  • Napanoch:  Tyler Beadle, Jessie Rodriguez.
  • New Paltz:  Kristie Benel, Julia Brooker, Daniel Morreale, Sophia Schor, Elias Weatherwax.
  • New Windsor:  Andrew Indzonka, Kadijha Peterson.
  • New York:  Erkut Toygan.
  • Newburgh:  Ashely-Paige Frias, Jamisel Roman, Yaseen Saleh, Andrew Schmidt.
  • Palenville:  Barry Hill.
  • Pine Bush:  Jesse Morse, Apiphany Wyns.
  • Plattekill:  Sandra Benitez.
  • Port Ewen:  Jason Deising, Liam Gherardi, Sarah Hewitt, Kyla Kelley, Cameron Letus, Satin Martin, Chris Wenzel.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Autumn Beeman, Abby Jones.
  • Red Hook:  Lillian Carey, Connor Gibson, Gabriela Gomez-Mendoza.
  • Saugerties: Jose Alarcon, Denise Augustus, Koen Buchter, Sophia Buono, Miya Gambino, Natalie Hinkley, Jahmelia James, Joe Maloney, Maya Mazzuca, Lehan McStay, Indiana Meyer, Frankie Nuzzi, Sophia Pannitti, Caelin Piper, Caden Powers, Angelina Valles.
  • Shokan: Lily Comerford, Cody Davis.
  • Stone Ridge:  Faith Avello, Danielle Driekonski, Mona Mernin.
  • Ulster Park:  Olivia Sachse.
  • Walden:  Theresa Faso, Hunter Norman.
  • Wallkill:  Omar Alvarez, Christopher Bartolone, Shamali Curry, Khalil Farrell, Rohan Hamilton, Willie Jackson, Insha Khan, Shannon Lovitt, Leroy Porteous, Andre Rodriguez, Kaley Slader, Hector Torres, Frank Valencia, Jomar Vela, Cameron Williams.
  • Warwick:  Alexandria Garnot.
  • Washingtonville:  Elmer Lazo.
  • West Shokan:  HaileyJade Frisenda.
  • Wurtsboro:  Kimberly Sullivan.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 41 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 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 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Jack Arnold.
  • Bloomingburg:  Sheena Marone.
  • Ellenville:  Madison Shaw.
  • High Falls:  Morgan Borchert.
  • Highland:  Taso Bakatsias, Christina Johnston, Mackenzie Mason, Linguere Ndiaye, Salmah Suleiman.
  • Kerhonkson:  Alexus Woinoski.
  • Kingston:  Tatiana Cintron, Geno Coppola, Sadie Gordon, Liam Griffin, Sean Herrmann, Janyia McNabb, Keeghan Nolan, Jacob Ramoutar, Kevin Sharp, James Wenzel.
  • Lake Katrine:  Madison VanCuren, Jill Witte.
  • Marlboro:  Jennifer Waage.
  • Middletown:  Halena Stephens.
  • Modena:  Sylvia Hinson.
  • Monticello:  Jeanne VanPelt.
  • New Paltz:  Jacqui Feinstix, Jordan Lopez, Johnnie Morlock.
  • New Windsor:  Mariana Pagan.
  • Olivebridge:  Alex Loiacono.
  • Phoenicia:  Kayla Lam Mastandrea.
  • Ravena:  Geri Pelham.
  • Saugerties:  Mya Barth, Erika Nagy.
  • Stone Ridge:  Claire Cohen.
  • Wallkill:  Stephen Sakai.
  • West Hurley:  Bella Brekke, Keely Terpening.
  • West Shokan:  Stephanie Davis-Quick.
  • Wurtsboro:  Kate Martinez.

SUNY Ulster Alumna Carly Serro-Masula, RN, BSN

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is proud to highlight the exceptional contributions of Carly Serro-Masula, a dedicated registered nurse who exemplifies the core values of compassion and professionalism in nursing. Specializing in pre-surgical testing, med-surgical nursing, telemetry, and working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Carly plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and recovery of her patients.

“What I love most about being a nurse is being directly involved in care that makes a difference in a patient’s overall well-being,” Carly states. “I love that feeling of knowing I helped a patient with their recovery. The initial moments of waking up from surgery can be frightening for a patient, and knowing I helped ease their pain and/or anxiety is what I love most about being a nurse!” Her heartfelt dedication to her patients is evident in her daily interactions, where she strives to create a comforting and reassuring environment for those in her care.

Carly’s journey in nursing began with a strong educational foundation. She graduated from Saugerties Senior High School in 2015 and pursued her Associate of Science in Registered Nursing at SUNY Ulster, which she completed in 2019. Her academic excellence continued as she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SUNY Empire State University in 2021, graduating Summa Cum Laude. During her time in school, Carly actively engaged with her peers as a member of the Student Nurses Association and served as the Treasurer of the SUNY Ulster Nursing Club, showcasing her leadership skills and commitment to the nursing profession. She then continued to showcase these leadership skills by becoming the Student Ambassador for the Nursing and Allied Health Program at SUNY Empire. Committing to this role virtually during the COVID-19 Pandemic only highlights how much she goes above and beyond as a nurse.

Carly’s achievements and success in nursing are driven by her profound passion for helping others, her unwavering commitment to patient care and safety, and her pursuit of continuous education. She embraces challenges as opportunities for growth, consistently seeking to enhance the quality of care provided to her community. Her expertise and compassionate approach make her a valuable asset in the healthcare field, where she works tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

As HSS continues to uphold its reputation for excellence in patient care, nurses like Carly Serro-Masula are at the forefront, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families every day.

Students Inducted into The Alpha Rho Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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SUNY Ulster Students Inducted into The Alpha Rho Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for Community College

 December 17, 2024 – Stone Ridge – The Alpha Rho Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted its 2024 Induction Ceremony in the College Lounge at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. SUNY Ulster’s Alpha Rho Delta Chapter is the International honor society for community college students. Membership is lifelong and offers numerous benefits including scholarships, letters of recommendation, and recognition of academic prestige. SUNY Ulster would like to congratulate all newly inducted members listed below.

  • Bearsville:  Navah McElroy.
  • Bloomington:  Joseph Walsh.
  • Boiceville:  Delilah Smith.
  • Cairo:  Mary Casella.
  • Cottekill:  Melissa Frumenti.
  • Fleischmanns:  Linetth Garcia Leal.
  • Gardiner:  Jordan Delano, David Velasquez Sierra.
  • Glasco:  Amilya Bull.
  • High Falls:  Jasmine Maschotta-Edwards.
  • Highland:  Gabriella Acosta, Anastasios Bakatsias, Lawrence Dahowski.
  • Hurley:  Beth Alden, Angie Hernandez, Apollo Liewa.
  • Kerhonkson:  Ella Drouin, Yana Pylypiv, David Santillo, Isabella Shaw.
  • Kingston:  Aina Anjum, Jayden Berard, Elizabeth Chase, Madelyn Chiera, Imari Harris, Helaisha Hernandez Vega, Madelyn Nelson, Camila Ortiz Lopez, Julia Palmer.
  • Lake Katrine:  Takudzwa Muhomba, Chavvah Zietz.
  • Marlboro:  Asif Arakhan.
  • New Paltz:  Luca Acquaviva, Riley Hubler, Ali Khalil, Melissa Nieves.
  • Olivebridge:  John Kurz.
  • Pine Bush:  Jeffrey Lang.
  • Port Ewen:  Mirabella Hannigan, Satin Martin.
  • Red Hook:  Joe Alveira, Lillian Carey.
  • Saugerties:  Sophia Pannitti.
  • Shokan:  Haileyjade Frisenda.
  • Ulster Park:  Paige Richter.
  • Wallkill:  Chloe Canal, Justin Sprankle.
  • Washingtonville:  Kav Sridhar.
  • West Hurley:  Nathan Lonstein.
  • Woodstock:  Justin Klare.
  • Wurtsboro:  Hailey Murphy.

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SUNY Ulster Fine Art/Visual Art Students Exhibition at Stone Ridge Library Beginning November 4

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November 4, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster Fine Art/Visual Art students will showcase artwork from Drawing & Composition, 2-Dimensional Design, Advanced Studio, Printmaking, Watercolor, Photography, Intro to Design Foundation, and Painting from November 4 to December 30, 2024 at the Stone Ridge Library on Main St. in Stone Ridge. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 1 – 3 p.m.

 The Fine Art/Visual Art program at SUNY Ulster is a two-year, foundation-based program that prepares students for transfer to complete their four-year degrees at some of the top art schools or to begin their careers.

The students participating in the exhibition are Jon Adair, Dakota Balding, German Barrera, Juneau Beaupre, Lily Bednarz,, Anthony Boughton, Angel Brown, Elizabeth Buley, Bryce Casamento, Lyla Casamento, Lily Comerford, Tessa Delisio, Fiona DiBella, Clara Dietrich, Maya Farhat, Gina Garofolo, Liam Griffin, Shelby Hoffstatter, Mackenzie Mason, Cat Morgiewicz, Hailey Murphy, Skylar Naughton, Hunter Nelson, Gabriella Sorbara, Soledad Salazar, Zara Scanlan, Kaley Slader, Maggie Stone, and David Santillo.

For more information contact Chris Seubert at seubertc@sunyulster.edu.

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President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. of SUNY Ulster Chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship 

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Dr. Alison Buckley - President Ulster Community CollegeOne of 25 Community College Leaders Selected for a Fellowship Focused on Improving Access, Completion, and Post-Grad Success for Students 

October 22, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President at SUNY Ulster, is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the second cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. The fellows will engage in a unique year-long professional development experience that will help them refine and enact a reform agenda to help more of their students succeed both during and after college.  

“Community colleges educate millions of diverse students every year who are relying on them to deliver the education and credentials they need for a fulfilling life and career,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the College Excellence Program. “I am delighted that these 25 accomplished presidents have committed to strengthening their institutions’ strategies to ensure that more students achieve those aims. “ 

Through the year-long program, fellows will work with highly accomplished community college presidents, Aspen leaders, and each other to analyze their college’s outcomes and develop concrete plans inspired by field-leading practices. They will engage in a curriculum that will include exemplars from the field, data reports on available good jobs and student outcomes in completion and transfer, and qualitative reports about how well their current practices are aligned to what research reveals has led other colleges to high and equitable levels of student success.  

This second cohort of Aspen Presidents Fellows reflects our country’s diverse talent: 52 percent are women and 44 percent are people of color. They join a network of 375 fellowship alumni, 176 of whom are community college presidents today. Aspen connects and supports this growing network of community college reform leaders with opportunities for targeted professional development, research briefings, and convenings at national conferences. 

“I am honored to represent SUNY Ulster as I work with 25 community college Presidents across the United States in the ASPEN Institute’s Presidents Fellowship Program this year,” said SUNY Ulster President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D. “During my career, I have championed the imperative agenda to ensure that every community college student has the resources needed to be successful. Participating in ASPEN’s program will support SUNY Ulster’s commitment to college completion and the long-term economic success of our graduates. Community college graduates are more likely to be fully employed in jobs with a family-sustaining wage. SUNY Ulster is well-positioned to continue as a key driver of economic mobility as we educate the individual and elevate the community.” 

“The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees congratulates President Alison Buckley on her appointment to the ASPEN Presidents Fellowship and applaud her steadfast commitment to student success, completion, and economic mobility. We know Dr. Buckley’s participation in this program will benefit our students and reverberate throughout our entire academic community, positively impacting individuals accessing higher education at SUNY Ulster,” added SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Chair, Deborah Briggs.

The Presidents Fellowship is made possible with philanthropic support from JPMorgan Chase through the firm’s New Skills at Work initiative, which aims to prepare young people for the future of work and meet the growing demand for skilled workers, and JPMorgan Chase’s $30 billion commitment to advancing racial equity and driving an inclusive economy.  

Bios and photos of the Aspen Presidents Fellows are available on the Aspen Institute Website .

For more information, contact Jenn Zell and Kristin O’Keefe

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President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. Appointed to American Association of Community Colleges Commission for College Readiness

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SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. Appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges Commission for College Readiness

September 5, 2024 – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce the appointment of Alison Buckley, Ed.D., SUNY Ulster’s 7th President, to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on College Readiness. The Commission on College Readiness is one of nine commissions authorized by the AACC Board to address important issues and priorities for the community college sector.

“Representing SUNY Ulster as I work with professionals across the United States in developing recommendations for best practices in college readiness is an honor. I look forward to continued advocacy for students through this important work with fellow commissioners, superintendents, and AACC, as I have dedicated my career to ensuring that all community college students have the resources needed to be successful,” SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D.

The Commission on College Readiness will provide recommendations for consideration to AACC and The School Superintendents Association (AASA) leadership in the design and execution of the two associations’ joint meetings. The commission will help to identify promising practices and colleges and K-12 districts that have innovative solutions to advance college-going rates (21st-Century Commission Recommendation 2). Additionally, the commission will volunteer as needed to assist in designing innovative programming for superintendents and college presidents to foster more effective and efficient relationships between the two associations.

“The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees congratulates President Buckley on her appointment to AACC’s Commission on College Readiness. As a champion for community colleges, her dedication to student success is steadfast, and I know she’ll contribute significantly to this work for both K-12 districts and institutions of higher education, ” SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Briggs.

President Buckley will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027.

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SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2024

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June 17, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 90 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 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 Spring 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Bearsville:  Navah McElroy.
  • Big Indian:  Sierra Apolito.
  • Bloomingburg:  Dylan Ortiz.
  • Bloomington:  Natasha Hefele.
  • Boiceville:  Delilah Smith.
  • Cairo:  Mary Casella.
  • Campbell Hall:  Gia Pfleger.
  • Clinton Corners:  Alexandra Gullo.
  • Coxsackie:  Ariel Reuss-Panaro.
  • Ellenville: Ian Kincaid.
  • Fleischmanns:  Linetth Garcia Leal.
  • Gardiner:  Annabelle Brutvan, Oscar Zandonella.
  • Greenville:  Steven Jackson.
  • High Falls:  Jasmine Maschotta-Edwards.
  • Highland:  Vanessa Ale, Lawrence Dahowski, Megan Keating, Katerina Pisciotta, Elainah Towsley.
  • Hurley:  Johnathan Helsley.
  • Kerhonkson: Skylar Barringer, Yana Pylypiv, David Santillo.
  • Kingston:  Jayden Berard, Kaitlyn Bryngelson, Lindzy Carlson, Pablo Diaz, Jasminne Drissate, Iad Elmassalemah, Michael Griffin, Imari Harris, Helaisha Hernandez Vega, Pia Kinsella, Camila Ortiz Lopez, Jair Rosas Chavez, Kevin Sharp, Steven Spinelli, Kyle Sullivan, Sabrina Tarantino, Makiya Walker, Trinity Wilson.
  • Lake Katrine:  Trista Lukaszewski.
  • Milton:  Caitlin Liu, Timothy Liu.
  • Monroe:  Holly Berra, Maeve McGinn.
  • Mt. Marion:  Camren Creisstoff.
  • New Paltz:  Nina Brady, Declan Chase-Salerno, Kieran Thomas.
  • Olivebridge:  Christian Amarilla-Barrios, Anabel Sorbellini.
  • Port Ewen:  Satin Martin.
  • Red Hook:  Lillian Carey, Gabriela Gomez-Mendoza, Gavin Hayes.
  • Rifton:  Heather Arnold, Louis Walter.
  • Saugerties:  Debbie Auer, Talia Benzenhoefer, Matthew Bucci, Jackson DeVito, Alison Lundy, Sophia Pannitti, Liam Pineiro, Caelin Piper, Flynn Steyer, Angelina Valles, Gordon Vought.
  • Shandaken:  Gianni DeLango.
  • Shokan:  Tessa Delisio.
  • Spring Glen:  Joseph Smiles.
  • Staten Island:  John Cagle.
  • Stone Ridge:  Carmine Carlucci, Kya Lowery.
  • Tillson:  Matt Boughton, Solon Deusoz.
  • Ulster Park: Jaidyn Canino, Paige Richter.
  • Walden:  Trysta Riggins.
  • Wallkill:  Sarah Beacham, Ricardo Marsden, Jacob Rhinehart, Josiah Russell, Manuel Sosa, Michael Young.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Emily Aldrich, Bridget Black.
  • Wurtsboro:  Hailey Murphy.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 35 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 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 Spring 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Copake:  Samantha Luca.
  • Cottekill:  Melissa Frumenti.
  • Gardiner:  Brooke-Lynn Caso, Jordan Delano.
  • High Falls: Rosa Onderdonk-Knaus. 
  • Highland:  David Ruger.
  • Kerhonkson:  Ella Drouin, Anika Friedman, Jackson Paley, Rubin Shamson.
  • Kingston:  Geno Coppola, Melissa Cordaro, Sarah Kiersted.
  • Long Island City:  Pascal Fischer.
  • Marlboro:  Hana Bozinovska.
  • Millerton:  Kaylin Sielaff.
  • Mt. Marion:  Mason Beck.
  • Napanoch:  Benjamin Gazsi.
  • New Paltz:  Bryce Casamento.
  • Port Ewen:  Dawn Marie Mazzone.
  • Saugerties:  Cole Carey, Trevor Cashara, Jesse Joy.
  • Somers:  Noah Elconin.
  • South Richmond Hill:  Maryam Ilyas.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sydney Nilsen, Tess Pitcock.
  • Wallkill:  Joseph Alvarado, Ari Apuzzo, Khalil Farrell, Pablo Garcia, Robert Youngs.
  • Warwick:  Alexandria Garnot.
  • West Hurley:  Tristan Nielsen.
  • Woodstock:  Laura Matis.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 131 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 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 Spring 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Joshua O’Sullivan, Janelle Ronda, Bryanna Sanders.
  • Bloomington: Christian Conners.
  • Boiceville:  Stephanie Tillinghast.
  • Bronx:  Kofi Mends, Geovanny Mora.
  • Chester:  Melanie Rolon.
  • Chichester:  Achaia-Lotus Gindele Horwitz.
  • Climax:  Aurora Gandolfo.
  • Ellenville:  Ryan Barbieri, Michaella Gordon, Tanvirul Islam, Noa Lynn, Denilson Morales, Gabriella Sorbara, Meghan Stone-Wardnyski, Kaitlyn Valleau, Michelle Wang.
  • Geneseo:  Kadiatou Camara.
  • Glasco:  Gabriella Bonelli.
  • High Falls:  Adrian Cristian-Fernandez, Nathanuel Favreau, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi, Nolah Stringham.
  • Highland:  Michael Benitez, Jake Hunziker, Allison Kreuscher, Tania Mendez Matias, Andrea Schoonmaker.
  • Hurley:  Bryan Monz, Daniel Nekos, Daniel Norman, Angelina Pisano. 
  • Hyde Park:  Lindsey Gordineer, David Schmitt.
  • Kerhonkson:  Brian Bouyea, Courtney Hill, Erica Lunden, Halyna Nalywayko.
  • Kingston:  Travis Boice, Jack Boyle, Cheyanne Corbin, Christopher Coughlin, Joshua Demskie, Lanasia Dorsey, Alexi Fallon, Cheyenne Ferris, Sabrina Glover, Samantha Hogan, Cassidy Holsapple, Haley Hoyt, Madison Hunlock, Daivel Jackson, Dennis Kelley, Silvia Leiva Howell, Tuwana Leonard, Jennifer Lopez-Garcia, Elizabeth Marrinan, Shantol Martin, Yevett Mireku, Juan Neri-Ramos, Jacob Nerone, Marie Noonan, Emma Odell, Braeden Peters, Kythana Prendergast, Giovanni Rosas Chavez, Cheyenne Rossler-Demskie, Soledad Salazar Rios, Joshua Selle, Demario Smith, Justin Winkleman.
  • Lake Katrine:  Jenna Smith, Chavvah Zietz.
  • Marlboro:  Asif Arakhan, Jozef Lisiecki.
  • Middletown:  Vanessa Elliott.
  • Milton:  Tyler Mohre.
  • Napanoch:  Valentina Femia.
  • New Paltz:  Abigail Collins, Ali Khalil, Jordan Lopez, Jahara Maliha, Alyson Murray, Sophia Schor.
  • Newburgh:  Jamisel Roman.
  • Ossining:  Dominique Bautista.
  • Phoenicia:  Autumn Schouten.
  • Port Ewen:  Jason Deising, Sarah Hewitt, Sierra Hull.
  • Port Jervis:  Jack Decker.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Kyle Keenan, Kevin Mitto. 
  • Red Hook:  Joseph Alveira.
  • Saugerties:  Nicolas Bocchimuzzo, Madeline Bucci, Koen Buchter, Joseph Dickens, Jarod Ferran, Katelyn Haberski, Allysa Manzi, Branden Martin, Indiana Meyer, Ariana Newkirk, Kaydee Wagor.
  • Shokan:  Sage Mannino.
  • Stone Ridge:  Faith Avello.
  • Tillson:  Isabella Finch.
  • Ulster Park:  Hannah Schaber.
  • Wallkill:  Aidan Bartlett, Dominick Ferrante, Jeremy Figueroa, Chase Godwin, Lilie Jaffee, Zaire Paige, Samuel Perillo.  
  • Wappingers Falls:  Raquan White.
  • Washingtonville:  Juliana Jackson.
  • Wawarsing:  Gina Garofolo-Goodman.
  • West Hurley:  Mia Gullo, Nathan Lonstein.
  • West Shokan:  HaileyJade Frisenda, Skylar Naughton.
  • Westtown:  Luke McKeon.
  • Woodstock:  Cynthia Borschel, Adam Williams, Rachel Williams.
  • Wurtsboro:  Victoria Heady.
  • Yonkers:  Lourdes Suarez.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 43 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 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 Spring 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Athens:  Arden Johnson.
  • Catskill:  Angelia Setera, Alexandra Wing.
  • High Falls:  Sarah Alter.
  • Hurley:  Sabine Crane-Euvino.
  • Hyde Park:  Alexandria Hogue. 
  • Kerhonkson:  Cheyenne Mitchell, Isabella Shaw.
  • Kingston:  Jeffrey Belardo, Hannah Bouck, Moira Cleary-Dwyer, Debra Grinwis, Maeve Kennedy, Cody MacLeod, Michael McGrath, Denise McIntosh, Corin Mosack, Nadya Pallak, Mary Sullivan, Loukisha Wilson.
  • Lagrangeville:  Maria Dube.
  • Lake Katrine:  Loris Pemberton.
  • Middletown:  Erin King.
  • Mt. Tremper:  Alexandra Bagensie, Harmony Boyesen.
  • New Paltz:  Regina Creighton, Daniel Morreale, Mark Russo.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Emylie Bussa, Ashley Dajer.
  • Salt Point:  Isabel Czech.
  • Saugerties:  Sequoia Kristal-Cohen, Terri McAleer, Nicole Wynkoop, Ruth Zaccardo.
  • Ulster Park:  Jennifer Standefer.
  • Walden:  Nathan Hall.
  • Wallkill:  Shamali Curry, Jared Godwin, Leroy Porteous, Rick Scocozza, Hector Torres, Keith-Marcus Wilkinson.

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SUNY Ulster Art Students Chosen for Juried Best of SUNY Student Exhibition in Albany

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

 May 30, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – Artwork by SUNY Ulster Fine Arts majors has been selected to be exhibited in the juried 2023/2024 Best of SUNY Exhibition at The Plaza Gallery at SUNY Plaza in Albany. The annual exhibition showcases work by student artists across the SUNY System. A reception will be held at the H. Carl McCall Building at 353 Broadway in Albany on June 4th from 4:30 – 6 p.m. with light refreshments.

The four SUNY Ulster students chosen to participate in this exhibition include Gina Garofolo-Goodman, Emily Handschuh, Sydney Nilsen, and Calico Withall.

Gina Garofolo-Goodman, who is on track to graduate in spring 2025 is showing ‘Haunted and Ominous’. Gina is a Fine Arts/Visual Arts major with an interest in a variety of styles and medias and a passion for music.

Emily Handschuh graduated in the fall of 2023 and is now attending SUNY New Paltz. Emily writes, “I’m a contemporary artist that leans toward illustration. I use a variety of different media including but not limited to pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, and digital. The pieces I chose to showcase are from the past year and I think show my skills the best. In the future, I hope some of you pick up a novel that has a cover I created. Emily is showing a still life entitled, ‘Opposites’.

Sydney Nilsen, who recently graduated, will continue her studies at Hunter College. Exhibiting ‘Scarlet Tanager’, Sydney says she is an artist who enjoys drawing and painting as her creative outlet. “I’m heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and love art for art’s sake. I hope to use my art to inspire beauty in the world around me.”

Calico Withall will be graduating from SUNY Ulster in the fall of 2024 and is exhibiting ‘Imagine She was Your Daughter’. Of her work, Calico writes, “Art has been my lifelong passion. Acrylic painting is my preferred medium, though I also enjoy incorporating mixed media like ink, graphite, paint pens, collage, and stickers into my work. Color is central to my creations, allowing me to convey emotions and stories. Through my art, I aim to capture the essence of human emotion and invite viewers to connect with my narratives.”

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SUNY Ulster Faculty and Staff have been awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

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Chancellor's Award Medal

May 23, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce four members of the faculty and staff have been awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. These members include; Rachael Pompeii, Alfred Ragucci, Jamal Lis-Simmons, and Elaine LaBoy.

The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. These programs underscore SUNY’s commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction, and serving the public good. Through these awards, SUNY publicly proclaims its pride in the accomplishment and personal dedication of its instructional faculty, professional and classified staff across its campuses.

Rachael Pompeii, Assistant Professor of Developmental English, English, Languages, & Philosophy received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A peer stated, “She really cares about both her students and the tutors she manages. She goes beyond her job title to make sure that they get the help that they need.”

Alfred Ragucci, Adjunct Faculty, Business & Professional Studies received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. A student stated, “…my Principles of Management teacher has shown great passion for his field and interest in us as students.  Every day, he is attentive to our ideas and guides discussions in an intelligent and respectful manner even though he may disagree.”

Jamal Lis-Simmons, TRIO Counselor received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. A colleague stated, “Jamal is a dedicated Senior TRIO Counselor/advisor and coach of the top ranked SUNY Ulster Men’s Soccer Team. His advising skills and rapport with students are exceptional. Jamal is also an enthusiastic staffer who is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with TRIO staff, and others. He exhibits a positive attitude every day. Jamal is a SUNY Ulster staffer who truly supports students and embodies the belief that SUNY Ulster students start here and go far.”

Elaine LaBoy, Administrative Aide/Typist, Enrollment & Success Center/Admissions received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service. A peer commented, “She is the cornerstone of the entire enrollment process; she goes above and beyond working tirelessly and is always helpful to our colleagues.”

 Individuals selected for this tribute are the SUNY community’s role models in their respective areas. In acknowledgment of their selection, recipients will be given recognition for the particular award received in the college catalog, a letter, certificate, and a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Medallion are also bestowed to commemorate selection. Each individual has long lists of impressive professional achievements in addition to their remarkable comradery with the campus community. SUNY Ulster applauds their hard work and effort in going above and beyond for both their colleagues and students.

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chancellor's awardees with VP Stoner, President Buckley & Jenn Zell

Five Students Recognized by SUNY, Phi Theta Kappa, & EOP for Academic Achievements

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May 22, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster celebrates its students recognized for their academic achievements. Each of these individuals are pursuing careers in different fields and are on a successful path toward realizing their collegiate and personal goals.

The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recognizes students for outstanding academic achievements, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York. The 2024 Chancellor’s Awards go to Roaa Aboueida and Kaydee Wagor.

Roaa Aboueida received an Associate in Arts degree in Adolescence Education 7-12. Committed to academic excellence, Roaa has been named to the President’s List for multiple semesters and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with an overall GPA of 3.6. Author of a poem entitled, “Under This Roof in America”, she was selected as one of six prize winners by SUNY Ulster’s Faculty Association for the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ceremony.

Kaydee Wagor started her college journey as a New Start student. While balancing work and care of her son, Ian, Kaydee brilliantly managed a full-time academic schedule, completing her Certificate in General Management and graduating with her Associate in Science in Individual Studies this May. A member of Phi Theta Kappa with an overall GPA of 3.9, Kaydee is also a President’s List recipient. Passionate about special needs education as a former lead teacher at Head Start, Kaydee chose to complete her internship at the Brookside School, leading to full-time employment in 2023.

The Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team recognizes high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.  Sanjay Basnet is the 2024 Recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa – All New York Academic Team – 2nd Team.

Sanjay Basnet completed his SUNY Ulster studies with a 3.9 GPA and is currently attending SUNY New Paltz with the goal of becoming a human rights lawyer. His hope for his future is work on human rights issues for the variety of ethnic and religious groups that experience discrimination and inequality in Nepal, increasing access to education, healthcare, and social services, and providing assistance to children and women.

SUNY’s Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Excellence is awarded to Raven Ryan. Now celebrating its fifth class of honorees, the award recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic merit and perseverance.

Raven Ryan earned her Associate’s degree in Human Services this May, and is transferring to SUNY New Paltz to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. Raven is interested in becoming either a social worker or school guidance counselor, so she can help students overcome obstacles they encounter in their lives.

The Mid-Hudson Section of the American Chemical Society has chosen Pia Kinsella as a recipient of the College Recognition Award for 2024. The award is presented to an outstanding student at each of the colleges in the Section.

Pia Kinsella graduated from SUNY Ulster this May with an Associate in Science in Environmental Studies and is transferring to SUNY New Paltz to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. She hopes to “get a job working outside doing field work, botanizing the Hudson Valley, and potentially educating.”

SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. said, “I am proud of our student’s individual and collective commitment to academics, service, and excellence as they reach their educational goals by starting here at SUNY Ulster and Going Far!”

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