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Communications

Communications

The Office of Communications manages inquiries from the members of the public and the media on behalf of System Administration, Chancellor Johnson, and the SUNY Board of Trustees. The office works in close collaboration with communications staff at each of the 64 colleges and universities that comprise SUNY.

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July 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Milestone in Challenge to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in New York's Waters

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Clarkson University will deploy new technologies to combat harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," in Lake Neatahwanta this summer.

July 18, 2020
Dr. Teresa Miller SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

"SUNY joins the rest of America in mourning the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia. His courage and leadership served as an inspiration for a new generation of young civil rights activists who joined in the struggle
July 14, 2020
Colleges and Universities Across New York Support Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Reversing Policy That Threatens to Deport International Students or Spread Coronavirus Across New York

NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's for suddenly reversing a policy that threatens to deport more than a million international students at colleges and universities
July 13, 2020
SUNY Provost Tod Laursen Statement Supporting NY Attorney General James Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

New York State Takes Action to Protect College Students, Faculty, and Residents
June 29, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Academic Actions and Appointments

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced academic actions and appointments, including decisions directly impacting campuses and new students. Actions include temporarily suspending the SAT and ACT testing requirements
June 24, 2020
State University of New York and Department of Financial Services Sign Landmark MOU to Launch a Virtual Currency Program

Albany - Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) have signed a Memorandum of

June 3, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Announce Departure of Kristina Johnson as Chancellor

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees announced today the departure of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as chancellor. Dr. Johnson was appointed president of The Ohio State University, where she will start September 1.

June 1, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Appoints Joseph Rufo as SUNY-ESF Officer in Charge

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson appointed Joseph L. Rufo as the officer in charge of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as Interim President David C. Amberg returns to Upstate Medical University.
May 29, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Milagros “Milly” Peña to Lead Top Rated Purchase College as New President

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name Milagros "Milly" Peña, Ph.D., currently Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of California, Riverside and a renowned
May 27, 2020
SUNY and Office of Mental Health Partner to Launch Crisis Text Line and Training Initiative to Help SUNY Community Promote Mental Health Awareness During COVID Pandemic

Albany – The State University of New York and the NYS Office of Mental Health today announced the launch of a crisis text line and training initiative, two resources designed to help promote mental health awareness, ease stress and anxiety, and

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