Admissions • Purchase College

Purchase Named a Top Ten Public School The college holds the #8 spot on US News and World Report''sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2026.

2024 Jun 27

Dad saves girl from kidnapping using phone tracking, sheriff says

Dad thwarts Christmas Day kidnapping with phone tracking, sheriff says On Christmas Day, a 15-year-old girl took her dog for a walk but didn''t return at her usual time.

2025 Dec 25

Texas man saves daughter by tracking her phone after authorities say

A teenage girl in Texas was saved by her quick-thinking father who tracked her cell phone after she was kidnapped Christmas Day.

2024 Sep 26

Dad uses teen''s cellphone data to rescue her after she is forced

A Texas teenager was rescued by her father after she was forced into a truck at knifepoint on Christmas Day, police said.

2026 Jan 17

Texas dad helped rescue his kidnapped teenage daughter by

Texas dad helped rescue his kidnapped teenage daughter by tracking her mobile phone, police say A 23-year-old man was arrested after the girl, 15, was found in a pick-up

2024 Jan 21

Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say

After a teen didn''t return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.

2024 Feb 23

Heroic dad rescues kidnapped daughter by tracking her

A quick-thinking Texas father saved her daughter''s life after she was kidnapped near her home on Christmas Day by tracking her phone using parental control. A 15-year-old girl, whose name

2024 Dec 29

Majors and Minors • Academics • Purchase College

At Purchase College, the mix of professional conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with rigorous programs in the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts produces a unique

2024 Feb 23

Father rescues 15-year-old daughter by tracking her cell phone

A father in Texas rescued his teen daughter by tracking her cell phone after she was allegedly kidnapped by a man on Christmas Day.

2024 Dec 28

Texas father saves kidnapped daughter using phone tracker on

The Montgomery County Sheriff''s Office said a father in Texas found his kidnapped 15-year-old daughter on Christmas Day by tracing her phone''s location.

2024 Sep 11

Tuition and Aid • Admissions • Purchase College

See the cost to attend Purchase College, including rates for tuition, fees, room, and meals for undergraduate and graduate students, living on and off-campus.

2024 Feb 23

Texas dad deploys parental controls to rescue daughter

A Texas dad rescued his 15-year-old daughter using her phone''s parental controls and nabbed her kidnapper after she was snatched on Christmas Day.

2025 Oct 16

Accepted Students • Admissions • Purchase College

Whether you''re still deciding or have already committed to attending Purchase, find information on next steps for all accepted students.

2025 Jan 02

Faculty • Conservatory of Music • Purchase College

Sequoia Sellinger Lecturer of Classical Composition (Part-time) BMus, Purchase College, SUNY MFA, New York University

2025 Jan 05

Current Students • Portals • Purchase College

Purchase College Joins UN''s University Global Coalition The move is part of the college''s ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice.

2025 May 26

Faculty and Staff • News • Purchase College

Purchase College is proudly recognized by a variety of publications, including US... Countdown to the 2026 GRAMMYS: Meet Our Nominees! A big shout-out to our amazingly talented

2025 Sep 25

Welcome to Purchase College

a college as unique as you. A diverse community of unconventional thinkers have found a home for their big ideas at Purchase College. We bet you''ll fit right in.

2024 Nov 11

Heroic Texas father rescues abducted daughter by tracking her cell

A quick-thinking Texas father heroically rescued his kidnapped daughter by tracking her cellphone shortly after she was snatched by a knife-wielding maniac on Christmas Day,

2025 Jul 18

About • Purchase College

New at Purchase College Purchase Named a Top Ten Public School The college holds the #8 spot on US News and World Report''sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts

2025 Jan 16

Academics • Purchase College

Top Story Purchase Awarded Nearly $2M from USNSF The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students.

2025 Oct 04

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