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Press Release Kyle Tran Guante and book cover

Campus Life In The News News

Poet and Activist, Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre will read at 2025 Poetry Forum

Rebecca McMackin with f flowers

Campus Life News

Elizabeth Gross Horticulture Lecture Features Ecological Garden Designer, Rebecca McMackin, April 8

Campus Life News

Community/College Band & Stissing Mountain High School Presents their first Exchange Concert

SUNY Ulster Press Release

The SUNY Ulster Music Department Presents the 2023 Fall Concert Series November 29 – December 6, 2023

November 16, 2023 - Stone Ridge, NY - SUNY Ulster will host its second and third concerts of our annual fall...

SUNY Ulster Press Release

Best of the Mid-Hudson Valley Exhibition October 20 – November 17, 2023

Best of the Mid-Hudson Valley Exhibition in the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery of SUNY Ulster October 20 - November 17,...

Text & graphic composition saying SUNY Ulster 1963-2023 60 year anniversary

SUNY Ulster Turns 60!

It’s time to grab your tie-dye, gogo boots, lunchbox buttons, and lava lamp! For some of you those items may...

Photo of NYC with text overlay saying SUNY Ulster Remembers 9/11/2021 at 9/11/2023, Clinton Hall Lobby 1:00PM

Media Advisory & Photo Opportunity: SUNY Ulster Hosts Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Event: Please join the SUNY Ulster campus community as we honor those lost and pay tribute to all the people who...

Buckley and McNair on campus

Expert and Author, Tia Brown McNair helps kick-off Opening Day

SUNY Ulster Opens Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day with National Higher Education Equity Expert and Author, Tia Brown McNair August 28,...

Chancellor's Award Medal

SUNY Ulster Faculty and Staff have been awarded the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

June 5, 2023 - Stone Ridge, NY - SUNY Ulster is proud to announce four members of the faculty and...

SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Hosts Annual “Future Voices” Art Exhibit Showcasing Local High School Talent

May 30, 2023 - Stone Ridge, NY - Ulster County high school students will be showcased in an exhibit of their...

SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Student, Marissa Dawson Takes First Place at Business Plan Competition

SUNY Ulster Student, Marissa Dawson Takes First Place in Services and Software Category at New York State Annual Business Plan...

SUNY Ulster Graduate holding up diploma

SUNY Ulster Holds 59th Commencement on May 20, 2023

May 11, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster's seventh President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D. will preside over the College’s...

SUNY Ulster Press Release

Two SUNY Ulster Students Receive 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

April 26, 2023 - Stone Ridge, NY - SUNY Ulster is proud to announce Mark LaBorde and Arianna Moore, both of...

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Start Here. Go Far.

We're a community college dedicated to providing high-quality & cost-effective learning experiences.
#startheregofar

Wishing everyone a joyous and meaningful P

🌸✨ Wishing everyone a joyous and meaningful Passover! ✨🌸
Passover begins at sunset on Saturday, April 12, and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20.

#sunyulster #suny #passover2025 #ChagPesachSameach #Tradition #Community

START Here! Go Far! - Your Academic Pathway STARTs

START Here! Go Far! - Your Academic Pathway STARTs at SUNY Ulster! 🙌
Mark Your Calendar & Make Your Reservation for:
➡️ Instant Admissions Week!
April 14 - 18 • Between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Appointments preferred

➡️ Open House & Accepted Students Day
Saturday, April 26 • Stone Ridge Campus
Check-in: 8:00 am
Welcome: 8:30 am
Sessions: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information and to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/visit
We look forward to seeing you!

#sunyulster #suny #fasttrack #regngo #easypeasy

SUNY Ulster is a community of helpers, doers, chee

SUNY Ulster is a community of helpers, doers, cheerleaders, and mentors. It is easy to sense the caring community when you step foot on campus. You’ll quickly discover that faculty, staff, and fellow students become family.

At SUNY Ulster, students find small class sizes, supportive faculty, and staff who truly know them by name. From academic advising to career counseling to student clubs, community colleges are built to support the whole student — inside and outside the classroom.

It’s not just about earning a degree — it’s about belonging, growing, and being part of a community that cares about your success.

To learn more about us visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/student-support

Association of Community College Trustees

#SUNYUlster #CommunityCollegeMonth #HigherEdForAll #ccmonth #bestdecisionever

Step right up for our April step challenge! April

Step right up for our April step challenge!
April is National Public Health Awareness Month!
April 1 - April 30
Join SGO in recognizing and celebrating National Public Health Awareness Month through all of April!

STEP CHALLENGE
Faculty/Staff VS Students

Submit your weekly step count to SGO to be added to a weekly leaderboard. Checkout the Student Affairs Newsletter.
Who will get more steps at the end of the month? Students or Faculty/Staff??
Join Student Government for weekly scheduled walks around campus!

Mondays at 1:00pm
Fridays at 2:00pm

Students are encouraged to be active during their free time on campus. Can’t join SGO on Mondays and Fridays? Start your own walking group!
#sunyulster #suny #walking #health #stepchallenge

🌿 Join us TODAY at SUNY Ulster! 🌿
2:00 pm • College Lounge • Vanderlyn Hall • Stone Ridge Campus
The Elizabeth Gross Horticulture Lecture Featuring: Ecological Garden Designer, Rebecca McMackin 🌸
Come get inspired by Rebecca’s innovative approach to designing resilient, nature-supporting landscapes.

The Elizabeth Gross Horticultural Series at SUNY Ulster is made possible through a bequest received by the Ulster Garden Club from long-time club member and Kingston resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Gross. The Ulster Garden Club made a charitable gift to the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. at SUNY Ulster, to establish the lecture series in her honor.

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public — see you there!

For more information, please contact Pat Clarke at (917) 817-3246 or Anne Shultz at (845) 419-9870.

#GardeningForGood #EcologicalDesign #SUNYUlsterEvents #ElizabethGrossLecture #sunyulster #greenthumb

Spring Fling (Y2K is Coming) Serving major Y2K vib

Spring Fling (Y2K is Coming)
Serving major Y2K vibes for Spring Fling at SUNY
Ulster
Think: denim overload, butterfly clips, and flip phones
Are you ready?
JOIN US!
Wednesday, April 9
College Lounge
12-4pm
#SUNYUlster #suny #springfling #y2k

Support, Support, & More Support!

Support, Support, & More Support! 🙌
SUNY Ulster strives to address the needs of all students with tutoring, career & transfer services, and mental health resources.
It takes a supportive and caring community to help students achieve their goals. And, SUNY Ulster’s faculty and staff are right beside you with resources and solutions to help you overcome whatever hurdles you encounter.

🌟Your success is of utmost importance to us. 🌟 Whether you need academic guidance, emotional support, or help navigating the complexities of college life, you can lean on us. From your first day of classes through graduation and beyond, you can count on us to offer a helping hand.

To learn more about us visit www.sunyulster.edu/student-support/

Association of Community College Trustees

#SUNYUlster #CommunityCollegeMonth #HigherEdForAll #ccmonth #bestDecisionEver

We offer over 60 programs in high-demand fields, S

We offer over 60 programs in high-demand fields, Start Here, Go Far – Choose Your Path at SUNY Ulster!

Whether you are close to finishing high school, a recent graduate, or an adult interested in earning a degree or gaining work skills, SUNY Ulster can help you achieve your goals.
With over 60 programs from which to choose you’ll develop a solid foundation that will enable you to transfer to a four-year institution, enter into a rewarding career, or gain new skills to position you for a promotion.
Our programs are organized into Academic Pathways that group together degrees, certificates, and microcredentials that share similarities so you can see the full array of choices you have within a study area. Choose a Pathway to explore our areas of study.

To learn more about the programs we offer, visit www.sunyulster.edu/learn-at-suny-ulster/

Association of Community College Trustees

#SUNYUlster #CommunityCollegeMonth #HigherEdForAll #ccmonth #bestDecisionEver

Help Student Government Organization celebrate Nat

Help Student Government Organization celebrate National Public Health Awareness Month by donating blood with New York Blood Center!

@newyorkbloodcenter

#suny #sunyulster #donateblood

Did you know in the 2023-2024 academic year, the F

Did you know in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Foundation has budgeted $1 Million in scholarships?
The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. at SUNY Ulster awards scholarships recognizing students who strive for and achieve excellence.
Scholarships enable our SUNY Ulster students to begin or continue their education at SUNY Ulster, or to further their studies by transferring to four-year schools.

To learn more about the scholarships we offer, visit www.sunyulster.edu/scholarships

Association of Community College Trustees

#SUNYUlster #CommunityCollegeMonth #HigherEdForAll #ccmonth #bestdecisionever

Join Us! Right Now! #sunyulster #suny #music #com

Join Us!
Right Now!
#sunyulster #suny #music #community

April is Community College Month!

🌟 April is Community College Month! 🌟
#CCMonth is a time to celebrate the impact of community colleges like SUNY Ulster, where we provide affordable, high-quality education and career pathways for all.
Throughout the month, we'll highlight our programs, campus community, and exciting opportunities, plus more!
Stay tuned!

To learn more about us, visit www.sunyulster.edu

Association of Community College Trustees

#SUNYUlster #CommunityCollegeMonth #HigherEdForAll #ccmonth #bestdecisionever

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 SUNY Ulster Kingston Center

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
SUNY Ulster Kingston Center daytime and evening classes & events at KCSU cancelled as of 11:00 am due to a water main break. Online classes on schedule. Staff code Orange. Stone Ridge Classes and Operations are on schedule.

Congratulations! Kudos to Princess Giselle Bu

🎉 Congratulations!
Kudos to Princess Giselle Burden-Green for being honored in Albany as a 2025 recipient of the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Excellence!
This award honors exceptional EOP students across SUNY, and Princess’s hard work, determination, and academic achievements truly make her a shining star. 🌟
We are proud to have her as part of our SUNY Ulster community!

#sunyulster #suny #ProudOfOurStudents #EOPExcellence #SUNYUlster #McConneyAward #studentsuccess

Faculty Spotlight: Mkajuma Mbogho

🌟Faculty Spotlight: Mkajuma Mbogho🌟
I was born and raised in a rural village in Kenya. I earned my Master’s in Biology from The City University of New York before returning to teach at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Later, I received a World Bank scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. and returned to New York City, completing my Biology doctorate at CUNY Graduate Center in 2000.

Although I initially planned to return to Kenya, I chose to stay for professional experience. I taught microbiology at SUNY Sullivan for three years and as an adjunct at SUNY Ulster in the summer of 2003. Seeing my potential, Biology Chair Dr. Ordansky encouraged me to apply for a full-time role, and I joined SUNY Ulster as full-time faculty in January 2004.

My students give me a reason to be excited about what I do. It is truly a privilege for me to be part of their life’s journey, and I have learned a lot from them, just as they have learned from me. I love to teach and watch my students grow.

I have found tremendous support in the department and the college-wide community. SUNY Ulster embodies the values of “it takes a village to raise a child”. I have found a community of faculty and staff that truly cares about our students and for one another. I enjoy teaching biology, I love my students and I feel very privileged to work with so many wonderful people. I can’t believe I have been walking the Hardenbergh and Burroughs halls for over 20 years!

I began the Books for Kenya project when I noticed valuable but unused books in offices. I collected and shipped them to benefit students and faculty in Kenya, with generous support from the SUNY Ulster community, library staff, faculty, non-teaching staff, Kingston Rotary Club, and Plattekill Reformed Church. Though high shipping costs have made it difficult to continue, I’m deeply grateful for everyone’s support.

I can truly say, if I should retire tomorrow, I have no regrets for choosing SUNY Ulster!

#sunyulster #suny #WomensHistoryMonth #faculty #staff #doinggreatthings #bio #studentsfirst

Inspiring Future College Students! Today, we

💡 Inspiring Future College Students!
Today, we had the joy of welcoming 5th-grade students from Ellenville Central School District to SUNY Ulster! 🎉
Their day was packed with discovery as they toured the campus with our fantastic Enrollment & Success Team, visited the Senate Gymnasium, explored creativity in the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, and experienced student life in the Student Life Center.
The hands-on learning continued with an engaging session with Assistant Professor Mark Stewart, followed by some gooey fun making slime with Lisa Bonesteel, our Laboratory/Chemical Safety Coordinator, in our science lab! 🧪🔬
We loved having these eager learners on campus and look forward to seeing them again in the future! 🌟💙

#sunyulster #suny #FutureCollegiates #EllenvilleCSD #learningisfun
#CampusAdventures

Staff Spotlight: Samm Chambers

🌟Staff Spotlight: Samm Chambers 🌟
My journey into higher education has been anything but traditional, shaped by my upbringing on Long Island with two incredibly dedicated teacher parents. From a young age, I knew I wanted to teach, and in 6th grade, I decided that music would be my path. I earned my Bachelor’s in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master’s in Euphonium Performance from Rutgers University .

While at Rutgers, I was an assistant to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Music. I loved connecting with students during events like Open House, Audition Days, and Orientation, an experience that sparked my desire to shift into higher education.

My opportunity to make that leap came when I joined SUNY Ulster as a part-time student services representative in March 2022. About two months later, I moved into a full-time Enrollment and Success Center (ESC) position where I had the opportunity to work with the Student Government, advise the music club, and help with campus-wide events. I moved into my current Assistant Dean of Student Affairs role in September 2023.

Everyday, I feel proud of the work I do alongside my amazing colleagues to enhance the student experience. In this role, I get to wear many hats, and it feels incredibly rewarding to make an impact in students’ lives. All the while, I still have music in my life! I play with the Ulster College/Community Band, the African Music Ensemble (that my husband directs!), and the “Wednesdays@1:00” Convocations. During the summer, you can also find me playing in the pit orchestra at the Woodstock Playhouse!

In my downtime, I’m pursuing another master’s degree in higher education at the University at Albany, SUNY, reading, and spending quality time with my wonderful husband and our dog, Geno.

#sunyulster #suny #WomensHistoryMonth #MovingForwardTogether #faculty #staff #doinggreatthings #musician #studentsfirst

Arthur O. Eve, the founder of the Ed

Honoring 💙 Arthur O. Eve, the founder of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and a champion for SUNY students!
We celebrate his dedication to creating educational pathways for underrepresented students across New York State.
From mentoring students to strengthening our communities, every effort to serve and uplift others advances Eve’s vision of a more inclusive and opportunity-rich SUNY - The State University of New York system.🌟

To learn more about our EOP program, visit www.sunyulster.edu/eop

#SUNYServes #WeekOfService #EOPLegacy #sunyulster #suny #GiveBack

Our ExpresSemester is Easy and convenient! Fl $🔥 Our ExpresSemester is Easy and convenient! Flex on Your Schedule—fit classes into your schedule while balancing work and life. The Second Session of ExpresSemester STARTs March 25—May 12! 🚀 5 Reasons to Take SUNY Ulster's ExpressSemester 🚀 1️⃣ Speed Run Your Credits – Knock out a class in weeks, not months. 2️⃣ Flex on Your Schedule – Online & hybrid options mean you can study when (and where) you want. 3️⃣ Level Up Fast – Catch up, get ahead, or lighten next semester’s load. 4️⃣ Save That $$$ – Get quality courses at a fraction of the cost. 5️⃣ Upgrade Your Resume – Gain skills fast and boost your career game. 📆 Classes start soon! Don’t sleep on it—Tap the link & sign up today! 🔗 To learn more or to register visit www.sunyulster.edu/latestartclasses (845) 687-5022 • admissions@sunyulster.edu #DoItForFutureYou #sunyulster #suny #ExpresSemester #sunyulster #fasttrackyourfuture #CollegeLife #GlowUpYourGoals$

The Spring Solstice is here! Also known as the Ver

The Spring Solstice is here! Also known as the Vernal Equinox, this day symbolizes balance, new beginnings, and the return of more sunlight.
How are you embracing the new season? 🌸☀️🌿

#sunyulster #suny #spring #sunsational #campuscleanup

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