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Stranger Things’ Gabriella Pizzolo ’25 Chose Purchase to Explore

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

From stage and screen to college classes, this dynamic Psychology grad's interdisciplinary approach checked all the boxes.

Celebrating the Second Year of Beyond the Blurb

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

The health and wellbeing lecture series created by Oliver Culliton '25 critically examines the mental health crisis through an interdisciplinary lens.

Purchase Named a Top Ten Public School

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

The college holds the #8 spot on US News & World Report's Top Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2026.

Professor Paul Siegel Awarded Sloan-Menninger-Shevrin Prize for Brain-Behavior Research

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Professor of Psychology Paul Siegel has been awarded the prestigious Sloan-Menninger-Shevrin Prize for outstanding contributions to psychodynamic research from the International Society of Neuropsychoanalysis.

Two Seniors Receive SUNY’s Highest Student Achievement Award

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Medha Chandwani '25 and Carver Fell '25 received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.

Nationally Ranked for Graduates Who Earn PhDs

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

According to the National Science Foundation survey.

Psychological Bulletin Publishes Work by Professor Paul Siegel

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Inspired by the report, Scientific American delves into the innovative approach of facing fears without even knowing it.

Professor Paul Siegel Awarded Third NIMH Grant

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

A competitive National Institute for Mental Health grant funds promising research to combat fear and anxiety.

The 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award Winners

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase proudly announces this year's winners of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence: Caitly Dominici and Sara Richter.

Feeling Top Ten

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

U.S. News & World Report places Purchase College on its list of Top Ten Public Liberal Arts Colleges for 2024 and among the best 139 National Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation.

Caitly Dominici ’24 Awarded Inaugural SUNY Scholarship

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

One of the first 11 recipients of a SUNY/CUNY scholarship to expand and diversify New York's mental health force.

Hannah Kaebnick: SUNY Chancellor’s Award Winner

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Psychology and sociology double major Hannah Kaebnick is one of two who earned the honors.

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence 2022

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to seniors Corina Picon (psychology) and Laila Wilson (playwriting and screenwriting).

TV Pilot by Claire Giegerich ’23 Wins NFFTY Screenwriting Competition

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Her script, The Winters, won in the category of Best Pilot Script.

Professor Paul Siegel Publishes Research in The Lancet Psychiatry

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Three former senior project students are co-authors.

MARC U*STAR Student Presents at National Conference

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400

Mennefer Blue, a Psychology major in the MARC U*STAR Honors Program, presented a poster titled Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Approach and Avoidance Motives after Social Rejection at the Association of Psychological Science Convention on May 26, 2019. The poster is based on research Mennefer conducted under the supervision of Dr. Yanine Hess.

Students Attend National STEM Conference

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Eleven students explore opportunities in STEM research.

Liza Knipscher ’15

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Biomedical illustrator and educational application developer credits the interdisciplinary nature of her classes and surroundings as impacting her career path.

Major: Psychology
Minors: Biology and Visual Arts

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Nine students explore opportunities in STEM research.

Scholar Athletes Honored by SUNY

Thu, 04 May 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Three students selected for their success on and off the field and court.

Framing the Argument for Climate Change

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0500

According to research by Stephen Flusberg, how you frame the argument matters.

David Frost ’03

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500

Researching LGBT discrimination and its effect on physical and mental health.

Krystal Perkins ’02

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500

Providing a spark to study prejudice and marginalized communities.