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When Rose Owen ended her post-doctoral fellowship at The New School, she was having difficulty finding her next job. Mon...
05/12/2026

When Rose Owen ended her post-doctoral fellowship at The New School, she was having difficulty finding her next job. Months of applications and nothing was landing for her. Then, an old colleague and friend reached out with the opportunity to join the Purchase community as a visiting assistant professor for the political science department. By: Francisca Schmalz. Read more of this story on the Phoenix website (link in bio)

Tachynel Merveille is a graduating BFA acting major and will give a speech as the senior speaker at Purchase College’s 5...
05/12/2026

Tachynel Merveille is a graduating BFA acting major and will give a speech as the senior speaker at Purchase College’s 54th Commencement Ceremony. Throughout her time here, she has gotten involved all over campus, making events like Afrodisiac and Culture Shock possible. When Merveille isn’t working for the community, she’s either on stage, acting in student-run productions, or in the kitchen cooking meals for her and her friends. Now, after five years on campus, she’s ready to walk across a new stage and move on to her next big adventure. By: Tia Porter. Read more of this Q&A on the Phoenix website (link in bio)🐦‍🔥

“After Work,” a solo exhibition by Nicholas Ruffing, a senior BFA student, marked the end of the fall 2025 semester, as ...
05/11/2026

“After Work,” a solo exhibition by Nicholas Ruffing, a senior BFA student, marked the end of the fall 2025 semester, as well as his last semester in person at Purchase College. Between playing Stardew Valley [a farming video game] and lying with his beloved cat, Ginger, Ruffing edits his second senior project on his mangled laptop. Working from the comforts of his childhood bed, as he finishes his final semester at Purchase College completely asynchronously. By: Xiaoying Wu Hong. Read more on the Phoenix website (link in bio)

With the spring semester coming to a close, students aren’t the only ones who will be saying goodbye to Purchase for the...
05/11/2026

With the spring semester coming to a close, students aren’t the only ones who will be saying goodbye to Purchase for the summer. For the past four years, a number of faculty have lived in The Commons as part of the Faculty in Residence Fellowship. Currently, there are 11 faculty in residence in the program, but only three will be staying on campus in the coming year; the other eight will have to find housing elsewhere. By: Tia Porter. Read more of this story on the Phoenix website (link in bio)

A new student-run service is coming to Purchase in 2026: The Field will provide the campus community with graphic design...
05/11/2026

A new student-run service is coming to Purchase in 2026: The Field will provide the campus community with graphic design services as soon as the upcoming fall semester.

The Field, part of graphic design major Sofia Mancz’s senior project, is a student-led graphic design studio that aims to provide completely free and accessible design services to both students and on-campus organizations. By: Nolan Locke. Read more of this story on the Phoenix website (link in bio)

On Sunday, the usually quiet halls of the Humanities building buzzed with energy, nerves and last-minute note checks dur...
05/11/2026

On Sunday, the usually quiet halls of the Humanities building buzzed with energy, nerves and last-minute note checks during the 7th annual Humanities Symposium. The event served as a grand finale for graduating seniors, a moment where years of reading, writing and critical thinking came together in a public showcase of their work. By: Julia Wojcik. Read more of this story on the Phoenix website (link in bio)

It’s safe to say that Purchase is known for the strong q***r community that continues to thrive on campus. With graduati...
05/04/2026

It’s safe to say that Purchase is known for the strong q***r community that continues to thrive on campus. With graduation just around the corner, a special event was held to celebrate and honor Purchase’s LGBTQIA+ graduates. A large crowd gathered on the Great Lawn for this year’s Lavender Graduation, where a stage had been set up and decorated with flowers while speakers played upbeat music in the background. The event started with kind, inspiring words and ended with an emotional surprise. By Tia Porter. Read more by clicking the link in our bio.

On a sunny afternoon, as students made their way past Purchase’s Great Lawn on their way to class or to grab a bite at t...
05/04/2026

On a sunny afternoon, as students made their way past Purchase’s Great Lawn on their way to class or to grab a bite at the Hub, they repeatedly looked over their shoulder, some even stopping to ask exactly what was going on out on the grass. Meandering about the field were 12 students in soccer uniforms, half in blue, half in black, a table with a multiple-camera setup and what looked to be a live commentator with a microphone. Dozens of spectators lined up against the edge of the grass. If one were making their way to the Hub, they would have then seen the feed from these cameras being livestreamed with commentary on the dining area TV. The inception of all of this came from a senior project idea from graphic design student Diego Vivar. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. By Lena Flamm.

A hidden gem was excavated last week to honor so many voices we don’t get to hear. A special event to highlight sexual a...
05/04/2026

A hidden gem was excavated last week to honor so many voices we don’t get to hear. A special event to highlight sexual assault awareness took place at the Harbor Center. By Olivia Summer and Julia Wojcik. Read more by clicking the link in our bio.

Ty Griffin is a 23 year-old student from Long Island majoring in cinema and televisions studies. He transferred from Fiv...
05/04/2026

Ty Griffin is a 23 year-old student from Long Island majoring in cinema and televisions studies. He transferred from Five Towns College, where he was studying film and televisions studies production. At Purchase College, Greenfield juggles extracurricular activities, a change in majors, class and his research papers all while finding his passion. By Sean O’Carroll. Read more by clicking the link in our bio.

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