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Purchase Again Named a Top Ten Public School

SUNY Purchase holds the #9 spot on US News & World Report’sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2027.
Latest Rankings and Ratings

SUNY Purchase is proudly recognized by a variety of publications, including US News and World Report,ThePrinceton Review, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Two Film Grads Honored With NBR Student Award Grants

The SUNY Purchase Film BFA program is proud to share that alumni Jamie Simiele ’26 andMichael Warren ’26 earned National Board of Review Student Grant Awards.
New Dance Alliance Selects Claude ‘CJ’ Johnson ’17 as Artist in Residence

The innovative dancer and accomplished choreographer takes part in the organization’s Black Artists Space-to-Create program.
Disney’s Matt Conover ’88 Named Head of RWS Global Productions

A skilled creative executive who captured Disney magic for three decades will oversee RWS Global live entertainment.
SUNY Purchase Alum Jill Bargonetti-Chavarria ’85 Named Distinguished Professor

SUNY Purchase alum Jill Bargonetti-Chavarria ’85 was named a CUNY Distinguished Professor—the highest academic honor at the City University of New York—for her cancer research.
Congratulations to Kyle McKenzie ’13 on Emmy Win

A coordinating producer for ABC News Live, McKenzie and team received the Emmy News and Documentary Award for Outstanding Live Breaking News Coverage.
Lighting Designer Jen Schriever ’04 Adds Tony Award for ‘The Lost Boys’

For illuminating a world of vast, dark spaces and flying vampires for the stage adaptation of the cult classic film, Schriever has already won a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award.
Karen Beltran ’02 Named President of the Westchester County Bar Association

The first woman of color to lead the WCBA in its 130-year history has been a rising star and “raising the bar” for almost two decades.
Hunter Selby ’18 Joins WWE as Director of Show Production and Design

The three-time Emmy Award-nominated lighting designer will lead the creation of dynamic on-screen visuals for WWE’s live broadcasts and televised events.

SUNY Purchase Named to Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027

SUNY Purchase is featured in The Princeton Review’s The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, ranking No. 3 nationally for Best College Theater and earning praise for its conservatory training and liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
Artist Khalif Tahir Thompson ’18 on Inspiration

SUNY Purchase alum Khalif Tahir Thompson shares with The New York Times Magazine what works of art inspire him.
Jesse Heffler ’09 Brings Fresh Vision to Rosendale Theater

As Managing Director of the Hudson Valley arts venue, Heffler brings to the role a diverse background in independent film and contemporary performance.
Investigative Reporter Curtis Brodner ’19 Covers Critical Issues Behind Affordable Housing

In his new role at The Jersey Vindicator, he exposes the complex policies, culture and economics that determine where residents can afford to live.
We’re Building a Forest!

SUNY Purchase is launching a new forest restoration project! We’re set to plant 1,800 trees to replace invasive species on nearly three acres.
SUNY Purchase Faculty and MFA Alumna Win 2026 NYFA Artist Fellowships

SUNY Purchase professors Hakan Topal and Rob Swainston and MFA alumna Kakyoung Lee ’03 won 2026 NYFA Artist Fellowships selected from 3,985 applicants statewide.
Dan DeGloria ’01 Wins Emmy for Motion Graphics

DeGloria’s team at NBC Sports won the Outstanding Graphic Design award for the NBA on NBC campaign.
Among the Best Drama Schools in the World

The Hollywood Reporter names Purchase to its coveted list: “The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World” for 2026.
Dancer Bianca Calá ’26 Wins SUNY-Wide Arts Awards

Calá’s senior project, To Be a Calá, used choreography and storytelling to explore how personal history, culture, and family influence movement, musicality, and performance.
Kelley Bui ’26 Earns SUNY’s Highest Undergraduate Achievement

Bui graduated with experience conducting complex research and as a co-author of a scientific journal article.