SUNY Plattsburgh Human Development & Family Relations

09/02/2026

Spooky season is upon us, who wants to join The Spirits of SUNY Plattsburgh Tour

Ghost tours return to Plattsburgh this Friday, September 4th! Beginning at 7pm with "The Spirits of SUNY Plattsburgh," our tour of the Lake City's historic (and haunted) university campus. Starting from the parking area on Steltzer Road, find out who is the restless apparition that roams Hawkins Hall. Or which college dorm was built over an early settler's graveyard! Hidden tales and dark legends continue at 9 pm with "The Ghosts of the Old Post." Meeting at the Old Post Cemetery gates on Lake Forest Drive, this tour reveals the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base cemetery and grounds by lantern light! No advance tickets or reservations required to attend, walk-ups are always welcome. Grab a friend and come join the fun...if you dare.

Full details and links in the comments below!

07/16/2026

07/03/2026

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Larry ’79 H’26 and Eileen Unrein (pictured) recently gifted SUNY Plattsburgh a large-scale mural by artist Brendon Palmer-Angell, bringing one of the Adirondack Park’s breathtaking summit views to the center of campus for all to enjoy.

The outdoor painting, for which the university partnered with Outdoor Art, is titled “Cardinal Country” and adorns an upper corner of the front exterior of the Angell College Center, overlooking Amitié Plaza. It depicts four of the Adirondack’s High Peaks, along with a lake and two small cardinals.

Read more about the mural and the artist’s special connection to SUNY Plattsburgh: bit.ly/4eYolBP

06/23/2026

Look how beautiful!

Hooray for the sun! Brendon Palmer-Angell is making majestic art on this beautiful day. Check out the incredible "Cardinal Country" mural in the Angell College Center! Fun fact: The center is named in honor of Brendon's grandfather, the sixth president of SUNY Plattsburgh. Learn more about Dr. George W. Angell here: https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/president-leadership/past-presidents.html

06/17/2026

PLATTSBURGH | On Wednesday, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. Alexander announced that the university's Upward Bound will return.

06/13/2026

New mural in progress at SUNY Plattsburgh Angell College Center with Brendon Palmer-Angell! More details soon!

06/13/2026

Keep an eye on this space! New mural project coming soon! with SUNY Plattsburgh + Brendon Palmer-Angell

05/06/2026

Gabriella Rettagliata is currently interning with the Children’s Developmental Services team at the Clinton County Health Department. Through the Early Intervention Program (EIP), she supports children under the age of three who have developmental delays or diagnosed disabilities.

In her role, Gabriella assists families while gaining hands-on experience in how early intervention services help children grow, learn, and reach key developmental milestones. This experience is providing valuable insight into the impact of community-based programs on young children and their families.

After graduation, Gabriella plans to pursue a Master of Social Work. Her long-term goal is to become a hospital social worker, where she can provide emotional support to children and their families.

05/04/2026

Finals are coming… use the Force wisely!

Burghy said: "These ARE the classes you’re looking for.’ 👀”

04/29/2026

Emily Walbroehl is a Human Development and Family Relations (HDFR) major with a focus in child development. She is currently completing an internship at Kids Cove Childcare Center in Keeseville, where she works as an assistant teacher in the pre-preschool classroom. In this role, she supports early childhood learning and development through structured activities and daily interactions with young children.

Although she does not plan to pursue graduate school after graduation, Emily hopes to continue gaining experience working with children, particularly those from families affected by parental addiction.