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December 1, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $28 Million In Federal Funding To Help Students Prepare for College

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State was awarded a $28 million, seven-year Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase college and career

December 1, 2022

SUNY Announces Historic Increases in College Applications to SUNY Campuses from New Yorkers and Out-of-State Students

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced historic increases in applications from New Yorkers and out-of-state students to SUNY campuses. As of November 25, SUNY has seen a more than 110 percent year-over-year increase – from 97,257

November 29, 2022

SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley Statement on Long Island Investment Fund Grants to Farmingdale State College and Stony Brook University

"These transformational investments will power innovation across the region, creating opportunity and jobs for our students and researchers in some of the most viable, competitive economic sectors on Long Island, across the state, and the nation.

November 29, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $46.5 Million From Long Island Investment Fund To Support Three Transformational Regional Projects

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the $350 million Long Island Investment Fund awarded its next three grants totaling $46.5 million: $30 million for Farmingdale State College to build a Center for Computer Science and Information Technology,

November 18, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $3.3 million to community-based healthcare providers that will increase access to mental health services for children and families across the state. =

November 15, 2022

SUNY Announces Winners of the 2022 University Police Awards

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced the recipients of the 2022 University Police Awards, the highest recognition by the SUNY Police Chiefs Association. The annual awards honor lieutenants, officers, and staff for their heroic

November 14, 2022

Nine Emerging Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Selected for SUNY’s 2023 Hispanic Leadership Institute Class

Albany, NY – The State University of New York today announced nine emerging Hispanic/Latinx leaders have been selected for the 2023 Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class – the sixth class since the program began in 2018.

October 28, 2022

Chairman Merryl H. Tisch, SUNY Board of Trustees, Chairman Emeritus H. Carl McCall, and Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on the Passing of SUNY Old Westbury President Emeritus Calvin O. Butts, III

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, a cherished friend and leader in higher education. As President of SUNY Old Westbury, he educated and mentored thousands of SUNY students over the course of his nearly 21 years

October 25, 2022

SUNY Launches Two-Week No-Fee Application Period To Expand College Accessibility

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced it dropped application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for two weeks through Sunday, Nov. 6—allowing prospective students to apply to up to five campuses completely free of charge

October 24, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million Empire State Teacher Residency Program to Increase Teacher Support and Retention

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Empire State Teacher Residency Program through the New York State Department of Labor. This program will provide matching funding for local public school districts and/or Boards of Cooperative

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