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Widen Your Focus

While you’re focusing on honing your skills inside the classroom and out, the Career Development Center offers a wide range of virtual events to broaden your thinking about what comes next.

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Magnify Your Career Prospects

Get hands-on experience with electron microscopy and more with a biotechnology concentration.

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Collaborative Community

The Studio Composition and Studio Production programs prepare aspiring songwriters, producers and engineers, video game composers, film scorers, and more for meaningful careers in music. (Video still from collaboration by students Mac Anderson and Vanessa Camacho featuring dance student Julienne Buenaventura.)

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Room to Get Creative

Purchase College is 500 acres of woods and meadows in suburban Westchester County, but New York City is a short train ride away—truly the best of all worlds.

Top Ten

Purchase named a Top Ten Public School among National Liberal Arts Colleges, says U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges for 2021. (Photo: Sebastian Bass ’21)

Think Wide Open

Emma Caymares ’12 Lands Role on ABC Sitcom
Call Your Mother stars Kyra Sedgwick.
Purchase Among the Top 386 Colleges in the U.S.
This according to the 2021 edition of The Princeton Review.
Laura Jobin-Acosta ’20 MM Earns Inaugural OPERA America Residency
Congratulations to Laura Jobin-Acosta ’20 MM, a composer recently named a recipient of the first-ever IDEA Opera Residencies program by OPERA America.
Keerati Jinakunwiphat ‘16 is One to Watch
Keerati Jinakunwiphat ’16 (dance performance) graces the cover of the latest issue of Dance magazine as first on its list of 25 to Watch in 2021.
Mural by Stella Nova Picuri ’21 Selected for Area Shopping Center
The colorful mural welcomes shoppers at Yonkers’ Cross County Center.
Working 5 to 9: Tanairi Vazquez ‘10 Stars in SuperBowl Ad
She’s the lead in the Squarespace ad featuring a new take on the Dolly Parton classic, 9 to 5.
Two Purchase Authors Among Most Notable for 2020
Books by Carl Safina ’77 and Garth Greenwell ’01 landed on The New York Times list of “100 Most Notable Books of 2020.”
Brianna Agront ’21 Receives the SUNY EOP Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award
The SUNY system-wide award recognizes student excellence.

Today at Purchase Apply for Admission Neuberger Museum of Art The Performing Arts Center

Feb 26

Friday

Currently:

34° Sunny

Library hours today:

Virtual Services Only. Building Closed.

Upcoming Events:

February 26th, 7:00pm
Music & Technology Showcase
February 27th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Purchase College Alumni Association Town Hall on Diversity with President Peña
March 1st, 10:00am - 4:00pm weekly until May 17th
Residential Student Pool Testing

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Announcement:

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Purchase attracts students with a passion to change the world. Our idyllic campus located just outside NYC appeals to dreamers, visionaries and change makers alike. Our dynamic curriculum, classes, faculty and student body, clubs and organizations create a campus culture rich in diversity and intellectual curiosity. We welcome applications from students with a desire to contribute to our collaborative and creative community and above all want to think wide open.

We look forward to learning about your accomplishments, talents, goals and interests.

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Alumni Outcomes:

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/533-wham-city-comedy"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/199,122,1062,985/608_tumblr_nuis6skh4u1r3skiao1_1280.rev.1476822621.jpg" alt="Wham City Comedy is Alan Resnick '08, Ben O'Brien '06, and Robby Rackleff" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/199,122,1062,985/608_tumblr_nuis6skh4u1r3skiao1_1280.rev.1476822621.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/199,122,1062,985/608_tumblr_nuis6skh4u1r3skiao1_1280.rev.1476822621.jpg 3x" data-max-w="863" data-max-h="863"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/533-wham-city-comedy">Wham City Comedy</a></h4><div>Bringing weird and irreverent humor to a new level.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/518-chris-wedge-81-bfa-film"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,259,349/532_chris_wedge.rev.1476295553.jpg" alt="Chris Wedge" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="259" data-max-h="349"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/518-chris-wedge-81-bfa-film">Chris Wedge ’81</a></h4><div>Academy Award winning writer and director, currently the Creative Director and one of the founders of Blue Sky Studios.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1956-a-special-week-spent-with-alumni"><img src="/live/image/gid/30/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/633,256,2329,1953/6136_IMG_9478.rev.1508442030.JPG" alt="Cain Coleman ’09–’11, ’15 of Coleman Collective works with students" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/30/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/633,256,2329,1953/6136_IMG_9478.rev.1508442030.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/30/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/633,256,2329,1953/6136_IMG_9478.rev.1508442030.JPG 3x" data-max-w="1696" data-max-h="1697"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1956-a-special-week-spent-with-alumni">A Special Week Spent with Alumni</a></h4><div>Artists from the Coleman Collective returned to campus to share their life-after-Purchase experiences with students.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1419-christine-hennessey-04"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,299,299/4883_Christine_Hennessey.rev.1494951268.jpg" alt="Christine Hennessey '04" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="299" data-max-h="299"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1419-christine-hennessey-04">Christine Hennessey ’04</a></h4><div>Digital marketer by day and blogger and author by early morning.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/896-2004-music-alum-dan-deacon-collaborates-with-new"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/256,0,1056,800/3522_NYCBallet.rev.1485898990.jpg" alt="Ballet by choreographer and soloist Justin Peck, “The Times Are Racing,”" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/256,0,1056,800/3522_NYCBallet.rev.1485898990.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/256,0,1056,800/3522_NYCBallet.rev.1485898990.jpg 3x" data-max-w="800" data-max-h="800"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/896-2004-music-alum-dan-deacon-collaborates-with-new">Dan Deacon ’04 Collaborates with New York City Ballet</a></h4><div>The critically acclaimed electronic composer adds a new genre to his portfolio: ballet.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1326-thom-widmann-90-tames-the-hairy-ape"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg" alt="Thom Widmann ’90" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2133" data-max-h="2131"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1326-thom-widmann-90-tames-the-hairy-ape">Thom Widmann ’90, Stage Manager Extraordinaire</a></h4><div>One of NYC’s most sought-after stage mangers is lecturer in Purchase Design/Tech program</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/626-jill-bargonetti-85-biology"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,288,282/3477_SURC_Bargonetti.rev.1485562152.gif" alt="Jill Bargonetti '85" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="288" data-max-h="282"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/626-jill-bargonetti-85-biology">Jill Bargonetti ’85</a></h4><div>A renowned cancer researcher, Hunter College professor, winner of many awards, and innovator in the education of minorities in science.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/513-kevin-collymore-10-ba-political-science"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,197,204/526_kevin_collymore.rev.1476210560.jpg" alt="Kevin Collymore" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="197" data-max-h="204"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/513-kevin-collymore-10-ba-political-science">Kevin Collymore ’10</a></h4><div>Academic counselor at Barnard College and President of the Board of Directors of Purchase College’s Alumni Association.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2731-acclaimed-singer-song-writer-regina-spektor-01"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg" alt="Regina Spektor ’01" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="3070"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/2731-acclaimed-singer-song-writer-regina-spektor-01">Acclaimed Singer-Song Writer Regina Spektor ’01</a></h4><div>Spektor Published her first album senior year at Purchase.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/517-john-ambroseo-83-ba-chemistry"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/10,10,518,518/1989_AmbroseoCrop.rev.1482173514.jpg" alt="John Ambroseo ’83" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/10,10,518,518/1989_AmbroseoCrop.rev.1482173514.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/10,10,518,518/1989_AmbroseoCrop.rev.1482173514.jpg 3x" data-max-w="508" data-max-h="508"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/517-john-ambroseo-83-ba-chemistry">John Ambroseo ’83</a></h4><div>President and CEO of Coherent, one of the world’s leading photonics manufacturers and innovators.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1543-julia-dixon-05-creative-economy-specialist"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,19,2354,2374/5156_JDixon_2017.rev.1498668235.jpg" alt="Julia Dixon '05" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,19,2354,2374/5156_JDixon_2017.rev.1498668235.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,19,2354,2374/5156_JDixon_2017.rev.1498668235.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2354" data-max-h="2355"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1543-julia-dixon-05-creative-economy-specialist">Julia Dixon ’05: Creative Economy Specialist</a></h4><div>The artist and entrepreneur shapes her career in North Adams, MA.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1562-purchase-dubbed-a-music-scene"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/480,0,1379,900/5191_Cende_DaveMedina.rev.1499439730.jpg" alt="The band Cende" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/480,0,1379,900/5191_Cende_DaveMedina.rev.1499439730.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/480,0,1379,900/5191_Cende_DaveMedina.rev.1499439730.jpg 3x" data-max-w="899" data-max-h="900"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1562-purchase-dubbed-a-music-scene">Purchase Dubbed a Music Scene</a></h4><div>Cende is the latest band formed at Purchase to garner acclaim.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/469-alvin-ailey-welcomes-purchase-dancers"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,402/443_dance_ashleymayeux.rev.1474569374.gif" alt="Ashley Mayeux '11" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,402/443_dance_ashleymayeux.rev.1474569374.gif 2x" data-max-w="564" data-max-h="402"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/469-alvin-ailey-welcomes-purchase-dancers">Alvin Ailey Welcomes Purchase Dancers</a></h4><div><p><strong><a href="https://www.alvinailey.org/about/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater">Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater</a> </strong>welcomes three new members to its company this season, and two have ties to Purchase.</p></div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/975-rob-corradi-08"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/264,146,1017,900/3647_Rob_and_Tabitha_Corradi.rev.1486750074.jpg" alt="Rob Corradi ’08 and his wife Tabitha" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/264,146,1017,900/3647_Rob_and_Tabitha_Corradi.rev.1486750074.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/264,146,1017,900/3647_Rob_and_Tabitha_Corradi.rev.1486750074.jpg 3x" data-max-w="753" data-max-h="754"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/975-rob-corradi-08">Rob Corradi ’08</a></h4><div>Former speechwriter in the Obama administration now working at a DC strategic consulting firm.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1932-susie-essman-77-returns-to-curb-your-enthusiasm"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg" alt="Actress and comedienne Susie Essman '77" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg 3x" data-max-w="664" data-max-h="663"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1932-susie-essman-77-returns-to-curb-your-enthusiasm">Susie Essman ’77</a></h4><div>Comedienne and actress is best known for her foul-mouthed character on the HBO hit series, <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>.</div>

Museum hours today:

Temporarily Closed

<h4 class="lw_blurbs_title">Free Admission to Purchase College Community</h4><div class="details"><p> Purchase College faculty, staff, and students always enjoy free admission. Free admission for all on first Saturday of every month and Wednesdays 5–8 p.m.</p><p><a class="button1" href="/neuberger-museum-of-art/">The Neuberger</a></p><p><a class="button1" href="/neuberger-museum-of-art/neu-to-do/">NEU To Do</a></p><p><a class="button1" href="/neuberger-museum-of-art/neu-to-do-for-kids/">NEU To Do for Kids</a></p></div>

Featured:

Wellness Wednesday: Guided Meditation

March 3
Renew your mind, body, and spirit with meditation and yoga instructor Janelle Berger. The sessions will begin with a meditation and be followed by a community Q&A and conversation.

DIGITAL DELIVERY.

Current Exhibitions »

Featured:

Limón Dance Company

February 26, 7:00pm
Join The PAC for a virtual watch party of Limón Dance Company’s December 19 performance, recorded live at Kaatsbaan Culture Park.

Box Office Hours:

- Sunday
  Closed
- Monday
  Closed
- Tuesday
  Closed
- Wednesday
  12–6pm
- Thursday
  12–6pm
- Friday
  12–6pm
- Saturday
  Closed

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