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SUNY Ulster Launches First SNAP Employment & Training Partnership Between a Community College and County DSS in New York State

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SUNY Ulster Diplomas

  Innovative Program Brings New Federal Workforce Investment to Ulster County While Expanding Educational Opportunity and Economic Mobility July 22, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY — SUNY Ulster and Ulster County have signed an agreement to launch the first SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) partnership of its kind in New York State. The innovative program … Read more

Governor Hochul Appoints SUNY Ulster Alumnus Victor H. Cueva Milla to College Board of Trustees

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Portrait of Victor H.Cuev Milla

July 16, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed distinguished SUNY Ulster alumnus and Alumni Hall of Fame member Victor H. Cueva Milla to the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees. A proud SUNY Ulster alumnus, Trustee Cueva Milla currently serves as Executive Director of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network (UIDN). Throughout his … Read more

Three SUNY Ulster Faculty Earn Promotions in Recognition of Excellence

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Professor Penny Rifenburgh, Professor Keri McArdle, and Associate Professor John Sheehan

July 7, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce the promotion of three distinguished faculty whose dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service continues to strengthen the College’s academic programs and enrich the student experience. Penny Rifenburgh and Keri McArdle have both been promoted to the rank of Professor, the highest academic … Read more

SUNY Ulster Shines in Middle States Review, Earning Reaffirmed Accreditation and Five Commendations for Excellence

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STONE RIDGE, N.Y. – June 30, 2026 – Today, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed SUNY Ulster’s accreditation through 2034, marking the most successful accreditation review in the College's history. The decision confirms that SUNY Ulster meets all seven of MSCHE’s Standards for Accreditation following a comprehensive three-year institutional self-study and … Read more

SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Appointments

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portraits of Tracey Bartels, Anna M. Brett and Dr. Diane Eynon

June 18, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Dr. Diane Eynon, of Accord, and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and the Ulster County Legislature has appointed Tracey Bartels, of Gardiner, and reappointed Anna M. Brett, of Kingston, to the College’s Board of Trustees. Appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2025, Dr. Eynon brings more … Read more

High School Seniors to Compete in Anita Williams Peck

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Kingston High School Seniors to Compete in Anita Williams Peck Public Speaking Competition for $7,500 in Scholarships Sponsored by the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. June 10, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – On Monday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m., seven Kingston High School students will compete in the annual Anita Williams Peck Public Speaking Competition … Read more

SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2026

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June 15, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Of the 328 full-time and part-time students who made the President’s and Dean’s lists, 72 are Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. scholarship recipients. Full-Time President’s List A total of 102 students who attended classes … Read more

2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

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Chancellor's Award Medal

SUNY Ulster Faculty and Staff Honored with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence June 3, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster proudly announces that four distinguished members of its faculty and staff have been recognized with the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, one of the highest honors bestowed across the State University … Read more

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

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May 14, 2026 – 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 … Read more

SUNY Ulster to Celebrate 62nd Commencement on May 16

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2026 Graduates

87% of SUNY Ulster’s Class of 2026 Graduates Debt Free May 14, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – As SUNY Ulster prepares to celebrate its 62nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, preliminary data shows that 87% of the college’s Class of 2026 completed their education debt free, a powerful reflection of SUNY Ulster’s commitment to affordability, … Read more