Regents OK Paul Smith's College Name Change

The New York State Board of Regents voted today to approve a name change for Paul Smith’s College in order to honor a major benefactress.  The vote came about four days after notice of the plan was shared with students, alumni and the college community.  The regents' approval is pending a final decision in State Supreme Court, which will review the legality of the name change given the school's charter. The proposed name, Joan Weill-Paul Smith’s College, commemorates millions in gifts from Joan and Sanford “Sandy” Weill and would garner another $20 million payment, according to trustees.