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March 26, 2020

SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Maurie McInnis to Lead World Renowned Stony Brook University as New President

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name Maurie McInnis, Ph.D., currently executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin and a renowned cultural historian, as the new Pre

March 11, 2020

During Novel Coronavirus Briefing, Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Will Contract With 28 Private Labs to Increase Coronavirus Testing Capacity

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will contract with 28 private labs to increase testing capacity for the novel coronavirus. The Governor also announced that SUNY and CUNY will implement plans to maximize distance learning

March 10, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $1.4 Million Awarded to Train More Than 1,000 New Yorkers as Part of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 12 businesses, community colleges and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded more than $1.4 million as part of the state's historic $175 million Workforce Development Initiative.

March 4, 2020

At Coronavirus Briefing, Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY and CUNY Study Abroad Programs in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, South Korea Suspended Effective Immediately in Response to Novel Coronavirus Concerns

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the State University of New York’s and the City University of New York’s study abroad programs in China, Italy, Japan, Iran and South Korea have been suspended effective immediately in response to

February 27, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces $111 Million for School Technology Upgrades Through the Smart Schools Bond Act

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the approval of 133 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.

February 24, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces $3.1 Million Awarded to Train More Than 3,600 New Yorkers As Part Of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that nearly 70 businesses, community colleges, and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded $3.1 million as part of the state's historic Workforce Development Initiative.

February 21, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendment to FY 2021 Executive Budget to Establish SUNY Curing Alzheimer's Health Consortium

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a 30-day amendment to the FY 2021 Executive Budget which will include legislation to establish the SUNY Curing Alzheimer's Health Consortium within the State University of New York.

February 14, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY Administration Building Renamed In Honor of H. Carl McCall

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the SUNY Administration Building located in downtown Albany will be renamed the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, in the honor of the trailblazing public servant who served New York as a long-time Chairman

February 11, 2020

SUNY Celebrates $60 Million Donation to Binghamton University to Build State-of-the-Art Baseball Stadium Complex

Vestal, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today joins Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger as SUNY celebrates a $60 million donation to the university to build a state-of-the-art Baseball Stadium Complex.

February 4, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 300,000 Visits to State College and Campus-Partnered Food Pantries in 2019

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that food pantries on or partnered with SUNY's 64 colleges saw more than 316,000 visits in 2019.

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Board of trustees meeting
March 17-18, 2020
State University Plaza (Albany)

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