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The Arts

The Arts


The Fine Art of Teaching
Nearly all graduates can name a professor who embodies "excellence in teaching". Here, and in a companion Web gallery, alumni reveal the lasting, positive influence of select teachers within New York's Independent Sector.

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New homes for the arts.
In tune and up tempo on campus.
Hear the bells ring.
Making history last.
Expanding our horizons.
Food for the soul.
Artists at work.
Extraordinary lives.
Rare treasures.
Light show.
The printed word.
The rewards of creative thinking.

Community Service

Community Service


Refugees: Think Diversity, Act Locally
Thousands of refugees resettle in New York annually. Along with the gifts of their culture and language, they bring basic human needs for survival in a new land.

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The rewards of mentoring.
Early awareness programs and on-campus schools light the way.
Emergency readiness now.
Spring break redesigned.
Profiles in courage.
Affording college.
The joy of reading.
Caring campuses.
We Love NY.
Your vote, your voice.
The new education of teachers.
Strength in diversity.
Exploring the future.
More than a game.
The many faces of higher education.

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Economic Development

Economic Development


Brightening New York's Economy
Private colleges are taking a leadership role in lifting their regions. economies by partnering with their community . and making a difference.

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Higher ed: A global currency.
The new market force: Knowledge economy (part II).
Knowledge economy: A new market force.
Buying local.
Getting down to business.
Our towns.
The liberal arts edge.
Civic lessons.
An industry of its own.
Fueling New York's economy.
Bridging the divide.
Retaining brainpower.

The Environment

The Environment


A Commitment to Earth's Climate
Climate change is upon us, and the mandate for action is clear. In response, presidents of New York.s independent colleges and universities are signing an historic, ambitious pledge to pursue climate neutrality.

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Water conservation on tap.
Climate change.
Fresh approaches to air quality.
A river runs through it.
A natural calling.
Waste not. Want not.
An ode to nature.
The power of water.
Natural wonder.
Building with a conscience.
Down by the river.
Shades of green.

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Health

Health


Checking up on medical healthcare.
New York’s independent campuses draw talent, research dollars, and patients looking for promising new treatments while also reaching deep into the state’s most intractable health problems, probing for solutions – and delivering.

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Vaccine victories.
Tackling diabetes.
Heart of the matter.
Staying healthy.
In support of seniors.
Health matters.
Changing the future of nursing.
Coping with Alzheimer's disease.
Mind matters.
Fighting cancer.

Technology

Technology


Understanding our Past, Securing our Future
Powerful technologies and new methodologies for unlocking the past are being developed on New York Independent Sector campuses. The results have a global reach and help inform our understanding of the world and our place in it.

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Teaching and learning in the neomillennium.
Turning up the volume on the “Quiet Crisis.”
Lighting the way.
Centered on the future.
The promise of biotechnology.
Growing business.
Thinking small.
Different dimensions of higher education.
Making strides in technology.
Genius at work.
Preparing young scientific minds.
Getting into the grid.

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The Independent Difference

The Independent Difference


Undergraduate Research Enhances the Curriculum
Research is becoming an exciting means of teaching that promotes meaningful, collaborative learning for undergraduates.

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Celebrating 50 years: Strength in working together.
Founded on faith.

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