SUNY New Paltz Political Science & International Relations Department

05/01/2026

Click the link below for our April 2026 newsletter! You will find profiles of an award-winning graduating senior as well as a 2023 alum of the Global Engagement Program. In addition, the newsletter includes internship and job opportunities and information on a new course offering and much more.

https://www.newpaltz.edu/media/political-science-and-international-relations/2026-04-PSIR-newsletter.pdf

You can also find this newsletter as well as previous newsletters archived here: https://www.newpaltz.edu/polisci/news

05/01/2026

Congratulations to two of our own for winning the prestigious SUNY-wide Chancellor awards fpr student excellence! Morgan Atwater is a graduating political science major who has left her mark with the Benjamin Center, the political science department, and the women's lacrosse team and Sanjay Basnet is a history major who has taken numerous political science courses and has served in leadership positions in student government (both judicial and senate) and plans to pursue a career in human rights law. Take the time to read the profiles of both -- they are truly tremendous young leaders and humans!

CONGRATULATIONS! - Four exceptional SUNY New Paltz students, who were named this year's SUNY Chancellor awardees for their achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, service, campus involvement and the arts.

Get to know Morgan Atwater ’26, Sanjay Basnet ’26, Alexander Loveday ’26 and Madeline Meyer '26.

READ FULL STORY HERE: https://sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2026/04/2026-chancellors-awards-student-excellence/