These Hudson Valley Colleges Among Nation's Best In Princeton Review 2019 Edition These Hudson Valley Colleges Among Nation's Best In Princeton Review 2019 Edition
These Hudson Valley Colleges Among Nation's Best In Princeton Review 2019 Edition New York and Connecticut have no shortage of universities getting national attention for excellence. Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville has been named No. 1 for having the “Best Classroom Experience” among the hundreds of colleges listed in The Princeton Review’s "The 384 Best Colleges: 2019 Edition." Manhattanville College in Purchase, meanwhile, was ranked as having the "Best College Radio Station" nationwide.  Marist College in Poughkeepsie ranked 20th nationwide for the most beautiful campus and eighth for the most popular study abroad program.  In Connecticut, F…
Pace University Criminal Justice Professor Wins Prestigious National Award Pace University Criminal Justice Professor Wins Prestigious National Award
Pace University Criminal Justice Professor Wins Prestigious National Award Pace University Criminal Justice Professor Kim Collica-Cox won a prestigious national Jefferson Award for outstanding public service. She was honored for her innovative animal-assisted therapy program which helps to heal mothers incarcerated at the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla. Developed in partnership with the county’s Department of Correction and non-profit Good Dog Foundation -- "Parenting, Prison and Pups’" pairs incarcerated mothers with trained therapy dogs to teach them parenting skills as part of their return home after release.  Collica-Cox won the award over 75 o…
Pace University Grad Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly Pace University Grad Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly
Pace University Grad Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly Kind. Honorable. Caring. This is how Pace University grad Pavle "Paul" Bijelonic was remembered by his loved ones. He died suddenly Monday, July 9 in North Palm Beach, Florida, at 46 years old. Paul was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey and was one of three sons to Novak and Milenka Bijelonic. He spent his formative years with his family in Paterson, then as a teenager, his family moved to Wayne in 1986.  Paul graduated with the DePaul High School Class of 1990 and immediately began school the following semester at Pace University in Pleasantville. There, he earned his bach…
Wayne Native Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly Wayne Native Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly
Wayne Native Paul Bijelonic 'Kind, Honorable' Dies Suddenly Kind. Honorable. Caring. This is how Wayne and Paterson native Pavle "Paul" Bijelonic was remembered by his loved ones. He died suddenly July 9 in North Palm Beach, Fla., at 46 years old. Paul was born and raised in Paterson and was one of three sons to Novak and Milenka Bijelonic. He spent his formative years with his family in Paterson, then as a teenager, his family moved to Wayne in 1986.  Paul graduated with the DePaul High School Class of 1990 and immediately began school the following semester at Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y. There, he earned his bachelor’s and g…
Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates
Hospital Scholarships Awarded To Area High School Graduates NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital's auxiliary awarded five local high school students with scholarships for their academic achievements, display of character and level of commitment to study in the field of healthcare.  Three of the students were celebrated at a hospital ceremony by the Auxiliary’s Scholarship Committee. Among those honored were Jhoely Duque, a Lakeland High School graduate who will study at Boston University; Jessie Zhanay, a Peekskill High School graduate who will study at NYU; and Danielle Merante, a graduate of Walter Panas High School who will study at Pace …
Briarcliff High School Celebrates Class Of 2018 Briarcliff High School Celebrates Class Of 2018
Briarcliff High School Celebrates Class Of 2018 The 134 members of Briarcliff High School's class of 2018 thanked their teachers, hugged their classmates, and celebrated with their families for the last time as high schoolers during the school's 95th commencement ceremony, held on Friday, June 15 at Pace University in Pleasantville. The evening began with "Fanfare Flourish for Wind Band," performed by the Briarcliff High School band. BHS Student Council Co-Presidents Kelly O’Donnell and Charlotte Sendak welcomed guests to stand for the academic procession. The BHS Symphonic Orchestra performed "Pomp and Circumstance" …
Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent
Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent Six Yorktown High School student-athletes signed letters of intent recently to play sports at their chosen colleges, bringing the total number of athletes from Yorktown who will play on Division I and II teams next year to 18. The students will play or participate in volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and golf at Quinnipiac University, Pace University, Adelphi University, College of St. Rose and Dominican University. “It takes a village,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Robert Barrett when asked to explain the high number of students who will be playing collegiate sports. “The YAC and youth progr…
14 Named To Westchester LGBTQ Advisory Board 14 Named To Westchester LGBTQ Advisory Board
14 Named To Westchester LGBTQ Advisory Board County Executive George Latimer has announced the appointment of 14 members to the LGBTQ Advisory Board. Members of the Board who represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. “I am eager to get to work with the LGBTQ Board, to bring Westchester County up to speed on the issues that matter to the LGBTQ communities," Latimer said on Thursday, May 31. "This dynamic group of people will be tasked with making recommendations about new legislation, services, programs, funding or anything else these advisors feel i…
Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony
Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony Two Purchase College graduates will be honored as "distinguished alumni" on Friday, May 18 during the SUNY college's 46th annual commencement.  The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Degrees will be conferred upon nearly 1,100 graduating scholars representing dozens of majors and several countries.  The day will feature the lively music of Purchase faculty member Joe Ferry and the Big Ska Band. This year, acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders ‘76 and state Assemblywoman Latrice Walker ‘01 will receive the President’s Award for Distinguished A…
Pace University Grads Encouraged To Spread Kindness, Curiosity, Tenacity Pace University Grads Encouraged To Spread Kindness, Curiosity, Tenacity
Pace University Grads Encouraged To Spread Kindness, Curiosity, Tenacity Kindness, curiosity and tenacity were the qualities that Pace University graduates were encouraged to cultivate on Wednesday, May 16 as the university held its 50th annual commencement at the Pleasantville campus. Degrees were conferred on more than 700 graduates and honorary degrees were presented to “Color of Water” author James McBride and posthumously to environmental and community leader David Swope, a native of Ossining. “When you fail at something, come back and hit it again! This is just the beginning,” commencement speaker McBride told students. “You already know how to succeed. Wh…
Ardsley Union Free School District Names New Superintendent Ardsley Union Free School District Names New Superintendent
Ardsley Union Free School District Names New Superintendent The Ardsley Board of Education announced the appointment of Ryan Schoenfeld as the new Superintendent of the Ardsley Union Free School District effective July 1. “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Schoenfeld to our district and introducing him to our entire community," said Matt Bonney, president of the Ardsley Board of Education. "Dr. Schoenfeld stood out among the field of candidates for his passion and proven track record in building strategic plans that support both academic success and overall student wellness,” Bonney said. “We felt he answered our needs, and would take the t…
'Color of Water' Author James McBride Speaks At Pace Commencement 'Color of Water' Author James McBride Speaks At Pace Commencement
'Color of Water' Author James McBride Speaks At Pace Commencement James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter is this year’s honorary degree recipient and speaker for Pace’s Westchester undergraduate commencement on Wednesday, May 16. Graduation ceremonies began at 11 a.m. on the Pleasantville campus, 861 Bedford Road. McBride is a teacher and native New Yorker, born and raised in the Red Hook housing projects in Brooklyn, and later St. Albans, Queens. He is the eighth of 12 children.  McBride went to New York City public schools. He graduated from Oberlin College, where he studied music and communications and he earned a master’s …