News & Events

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News Releases

August 20, 2026

As Students Return to Campus, SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Mental Health Initiative to Support Student Well-Being

New York, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's commitment to student mental health support services during a visit to SUNY Optometry. During the visit, Chancellor King showcased the SUNY Optometry’s

August 20, 2026

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Climate and Sustainability Investments to Advance Geothermal Energy

Oswego, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's climate and sustainability excellence and investments being made to reduce energy usage. During a visit to SUNY Oswego's Hewitt Hall, Chancellor King

August 19, 2026

Chancellor King, NYS Association of Counties Highlight Paid Internship Opportunities for SUNY Students

Oswego, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted paid internship opportunities for SUNY students at county governments during a visit to SUNY Oswego. Through a partnership with the New York State Association of

August 18, 2026

SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Michelle Coach as the Ninth President of SUNY Morrisville

Albany, NY — The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Michelle Coach as the ninth president of SUNY Morrisville. Dr. Coach currently serves as Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

August 18, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Simons Empire Faculty Fellows

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural class of Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in academic fields including neuroscience, mathematics, and physics.

August 17, 2026

ICYMI: SUNY Chancellor King Op-Ed in the Buffalo News: "Public Higher Education Invests in Democracy"

Albany, NY – In an op-ed published by the Buffalo News, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. describes how public higher education plays an integral role in instilling the value of civic service in students and bolstering

August 14, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Partnership with Educating Character Initiative to Provide Empire State Service Corps Additional Professional Development and Training

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a partnership with the Educating Character Initiative to provide professional development and training opportunities for the SUNY Empire State Service Corps.

August 12, 2026

Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and Special Olympics New York today announced a new partnership to help SUNY students secure paid internships to assist with projects hosted by Special Olympics New York throughout

August 10, 2026

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Student Participation in National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY student participation in the National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit. The event is the nation's largest gathering of neurodivergent students and young

August 7, 2026

Chancellor King Announces Additional Support to Promote SUNY Research and Highlight Leading Researchers Across the System

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second year of a systemwide partnership between SUNY and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science to support more SUNY researchers and faculty in strength

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Events

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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