Video by Peyton Pusey/Marist University. 

November 3, 2026 -- Marist University officially celebrated the grand opening of its Apple Authorized Campus Store on Oct. 27, marking a major milestone in the launch of the new Tech Commons at 51 Fulton Street. Serving students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the store expands access to technology, support services, and experiential learning opportunities.

The Apple Authorized Campus Store brings a dedicated Apple retail experience directly to campus, offering MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and accessories. Educational pricing is available on MacBooks, iMacs, and iPads, and the store can also special order products not currently in stock, providing convenient access to the latest Apple technology. 

 
From left, Michael Caputo, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer; Tyler Mecca ’27, Student Body President; and President Kevin Weinman, cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Apple Authorized Campus Store at 51 Fulton. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University. 

While the store gives Marist’s campus community direct access to Apple products and services, it also represents the University’s broader investment in student success and innovation. 

“Having convenient access to Apple products right here at Marist is something our entire community can be excited about,” said President Kevin Weinman. “But the Tech Commons represents something much bigger. It's a reflection of who we are as a University, how we prepare students for the future, and our ongoing commitment to investing in the Marist experience.” 

That commitment to innovation and student success made Apple a natural partner in bringing the Tech Commons vision to life. 

“Working with Apple is unlike working with any other company,” says Michael Caputo, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Marist. “The experience, the attention to detail, and the passion for innovation resonates very much with what we do here at Marist.” 

With the nearest Apple Store located in Danbury, Connecticut, students say the new campus store fills a significant need. 

“I’m from the area, so I know how far the drive to Danbury is–and it’s not fun,” says Claire Hewitt ’27. “I think having such an accessible resource on campus will be so helpful and stress reducing.” 

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees toured the store and watched an Apple Education demonstration highlighting productivity and learning tools across Apple devices. The celebration also included raffle drawings and giveaways.  

In addition to Apple products, the store carries Lenovo laptops, all-in-one computers, and monitors, along with a wide range of technology accessories.  

The opening also highlights the broader vision of the Tech Commons, a centralized hub for technology, innovation, and digital learning. The facility houses Marist IT's Client Services Help Desk, Client Technology and ResNet services, the Card Office, and members of the Digital Education team, including the BrightFoxes student support staff. Digital Education will soon relocate its full operations to 51 Fulton Street, further expanding the services and resources available in the space. 

Students say the new facility reflects Marist's continued investment in technology and innovation. 

“Having a central hub for electronic innovation on campus is huge,” says Tyler Mecca ’27, Student Body President. “This is another indication that Marist is staying competitive–we’re giving students the ability to grow, learn, and expand on what they want to do.” 

More than a retail location, the new store provides a convenient destination for technology purchases, troubleshooting, and campus support services, creating a one-stop resource for the Marist community. 

Students echoed that excitement about the store's impact. 

“This is a really great initiative for the future of Marist,” says Olufunke Gando ’28. “All of my products are Apple, so knowing we have a store here now is very exciting.” 

“It’s very convenient for Marist students,” says Madelyn Marshall ’27. “It’s definitely easier to get whatever Apple products you need, and it’s pretty cool that we have it on campus.”