Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Wappingers Falls
SUNY Freezes Tuition for 2026-27, Awards $1.7M to Hudson Valley Campuses
SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Purchase College receive $1.7 million in state funding as part of a statewide investment that maintains the tuition freeze for resident undergraduates in 2026-27.
SUNY New Paltz and University at Buffalo Launch Online Doctorate for Educators
SUNY New Paltz and University at Buffalo launched an online doctoral program in educational leadership for Hudson Valley educators, with 25 students starting the three-year degree in May.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
SUNY New Paltz wins national civic engagement award
SUNY New Paltz won a national award for voter engagement efforts through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which recognizes institutions that build civic participation into campus life.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026