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Most recent news releases and information on upcoming SUNY events is found below.

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September 22, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King Announces the Formation of the SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the creation of the SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council to accelerate SUNY’s leadership on sustainability and climate action. The council will focus on ways to

September 19, 2023

Governor Hochul Celebrates SUNY Schools' Recognition in the US News & World Report's College Rankings

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced top rankings for SUNY campuses in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 College Rankings. All four university centers at Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, and Stony Brook jumped up dramatically, with Stony Brook

September 19, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive State Action to Combat Antisemitism

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced comprehensive state action taken to fight antisemitism. Governor Hochul made the announcement at the Center for Jewish History, making New York State the first state to respond to President Biden's national

September 15, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Grants to Fund Groundbreaking Technologies to Treat Serious Illnesses and Protect the Environment

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that $450,000 in seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) has been distributed to eight SUNY campuses. The grants will fund nine ongoing,

September 13, 2023

SUNY Raises $113 Million from its First-Ever Sustainability Bond Issuance to Fund Green and Social Projects

Albany, NY – State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) President and Chief Executive Officer Reuben R. McDaniel today announced DASNY's first-ever issuance of

September 12, 2023

SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo as President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to appoint Dr. Winston Oluwole “Wole” Soboyejo as president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, effective October 2, 2023. Dr. Soboyejo's appointment was announced

September 12, 2023

SUNY Chancellor Announces Major Expansion of National Student Success Model to Improve Student Support, Retention, and Completion

Albany, NY – During a meeting with the State University of New York Board of Trustees, SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the major expansion of a national model of academic and wraparound support to help students succeed toward graduation.

September 11, 2023

September 11 Statement From Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees

"Twenty-two years ago, what started as a normal Tuesday morning turned into one of the darkest days in our country's history. Amid the terror and chaos came immense bravery displayed by first responders and everyday citizens who made their way to

September 8, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Task Force to Address Statewide Health Care Workforce Shortage

Albany, NY – As New York State continues to work to fill a projected gap in health care professionals, particularly in the field of nursing, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. has convened a new SUNY-wide "Future of Health Care

September 7, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King and Senator Hinchey Convene First Agriculture Technology Workforce Readiness Summit at SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY – Recognizing that New York’s agricultural workforce needs are transforming as a result of emerging technologies and complexities of modern farming, such as the impacts of climate change, State University of New York Chancellor

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H. Carl McCall SUNY Building Lighting

The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building is a landmark in downtown Albany which shines in various lights throughout the year to raise awareness for and honor various holidays and causes. Stay up to date on its display:

September 2023

9/3: Labor Day Weekend (Red White and Blue)
9/5: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Yellow)
9/9: Suicide Prevention Day (Teal & Purple)
9/11: Patriots Day (Blue)
9/15: Myotonic Dystrophy (Green)
9/17: World Hunger Action Day (Orange)
9/18-23: Climate Change Awareness Week (Green)
9/25: Gold Star Mothers (Yellow)
9/30: National Day of Remembrance for US Indian Boarding Schools (Red)

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