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

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December 5, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program to Expand Paid Opportunities for SUNY Students at State Agencies

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program to offer paid applied-learning opportunities for State University of New York students at state agencies with environmental and sustainability missions.

December 5, 2023

SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Presidential Appointments for Buffalo State University and SUNY Erie Community College

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Chance Glenn as president of Buffalo State University, and Dr. Adiam Tsegai as president of SUNY Erie Community College. Dr. Glenn's appointment is effective July 1,

November 27, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King and Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Williams Launch Partnership to Encourage Every High School Senior to Apply to College

Buffalo, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Tonja M. Williams today launched a partnership to send personalized college application letters to every Buffalo high school senior.

November 17, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Transformational $44 Million Investment in SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Governor Kathy Hochul joined the SUNY Polytechnic Institute community and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today to announce a $44 million State investment in the university, which will expand the current health science wing and update nursing labs

November 16, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Eleven Emerging Hispanic/Latinx Leaders and Allies Selected as Fellows for SUNY’s 2024 Hispanic Leadership Institute

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that eleven emerging Hispanic/Latinx leaders and allies have been selected as fellows for the 2024 Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class, which will mark the

November 15, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Increased Enrollment Across SUNY Campuses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased enrollment across the State University of New York campuses. For the first time in a decade, year-to-year total system-wide student enrollment increased, up 1.1 percent overall from Fall 2022 to Fall

November 13, 2023

Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Veterans Day

"One of SUNY's founding mottos is 'To Serve.' On this Veterans Day, we at SUNY are proud to recognize those who serve our nation in our armed forces, and to recognize the selfless sacrifices they and their families make to keep our nation safe.

November 9, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces SUNY and University of Puerto Rico Agree to Five-Year Collaboration at SOMOS Signing

During the 2023 SOMOS Puerto Rico Conference, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. joined University of Puerto Rico Vice President of Academic Affairs and Research Dr. Oreste

November 6, 2023

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program

Farmingdale, NY – Following his visit to Farmingdale State College to meet with student veterans, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced a Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program. Funding for the initiative

November 6, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Selection of 147 New York State Master Teachers to Join Statewide Network of Educators

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of 147 educators for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,700 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational

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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:

November 2023

11/1 - Epilepsy Awareness Month (Purple)
11/2 - Alzheimer's Awareness Month (Teal)
11/3 - LGS (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome) Awareness Day (Purple and Green)
11/6 - Color the World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness (Orange)
11/11 - Operation Green light for Veterans Day (Green)
11/12 - Diwali (Red, yellow, pink, and blue)
11/14 - Adoption Awareness Month (White)
11/16 - "Wear Green Day", Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month (Green)
11/18 - National Injury Prevention Day (Green)
11/19 - Antibiotic Awareness Week (Purple)
11/20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance (Pink, White & Blue)

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