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News Releases

July 9, 2026

Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Welcome the SUNY Maritime Ship, Empire State VII, to Albany

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees welcomed the SUNY Maritime state-of-the-art, ocean-going training ship, Empire State VII, to Albany. The Empire State VII travelled up the Hudson

July 6, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Expansion of Building Bridges Student Grant Competition

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the expansion of SUNY's Building Bridges Student Grant Competition. The expansion of the program, included in the 2026 State of the University Agenda, will empower

July 4, 2026

Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Independence Day

"Two and a half centuries ago, the founders of our nation gathered to undertake the revolutionary task of creating a society that would be fully governed by its citizens. Since then, as each generation of Americans has worked to realize that goal

July 2, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces SUNY United States 250th Anniversary Faculty Research Fellowship

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the SUNY United States 250th Anniversary Faculty Research Fellowship. Through the fellowship, which was included in the 2026 State of the University Agenda, SUNY

June 30, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Celebrate Empire State Summer Service Corps during NYC Convening

New York, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the second cohort of the Empire State Summer Service Corps during a convening hosted at the SUNY Global Center. Chancellor King was joined by members of the

June 29, 2026

Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour

Garden City, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Nassau Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY community colleges throughout the state to promote

June 29, 2026

Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Pride Month

"Across New York State and the country, Pride Month serves as an important celebration of love and equality and as an opportunity to amplify the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. At SUNY, we are proud to recognize the history and contributions of the

June 26, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Doubling the Empire State Service Corps to Connect More SUNY Students to Civic and Career Preparation

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Empire State Service Corps will double in size, growing from 500 to 1,000 available spots and will include new program areas to meet New York's most pressing needs.

June 26, 2026

Remarks As Prepared: SUNY Chancellor King Delivers Commencement Remarks During Capital District EOC Graduation Ceremony

Troy, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. addressed the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) graduating Class of 2026 as its commencement speaker. The Capital District EOC, led by Executive Director Michael

June 25, 2026

Remarks As Prepared: SUNY Chancellor King Delivers Speech During Herkimer County Community College Commencement at Mohawk Correctional Facility

Rome, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today delivered remarks to Herkimer County Community College's Class of 2026 at Mohawk Correctional Facility. SUNY's Higher Education in Prison program provides incarcerated

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Events

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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