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October 19, 2026

During College Application Month, Chancellor King Announces Free Application Weeks and Fee Waivers for Students Applying to SUNY

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced SUNY's Free Application Weeks, from October 19 to November 2. In its fifth year, the two-week free application period will allow prospective students to receive

October 19, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Winner of "I Voted at SUNY" Sticker Design Opportunity

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the winner of the "I Voted at SUNY" sticker design opportunity. Elizabeth Ji from SUNY College of Optometry's sticker was selected as the favorite student-submitted

October 16, 2026

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Maritime’s Academic Excellence and Paths to Upward Mobility During a Visit to Campus

Bronx, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's Maritime education excellence during a visit to campus with members of the SUNY Board of Trustees. The campus is the oldest State Maritime Academy, and

October 14, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Outdoors for All Grant Awards

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the grant recipients from SUNY's Outdoors for All program. The program is designed to empower more students, and New Yorkers of all ages and from all backgrounds

October 14, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Educational Opportunity Centers with Empire State Plaza Exhibit

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the launch of SUNY's Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) 60th anniversary exhibit in the Albany Room of the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany.

October 13, 2026

Governor Hochul Encourages Students to Take Advantage of College Application Fee Waivers Through 2026 College Application Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than 130 colleges and universities across New York State are waiving application fees for high school seniors as part of the 2026 College Application Initiative (CAI).

October 13, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Voting Open for 'I Voted at SUNY' Sticker Design Opportunity

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that voting is open for the "I Voted at SUNY Sticker Design" contest. SUNY students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to vote for their favorite student-submitted

October 8, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Inaugural Empire State Service Corps Disaster Relief Training

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted the inaugural Empire State Service Corps Disaster Relief Training Program, administered by the American Red Cross, which has trained 568 members of the Empire

October 7, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Sixth Class of Educational Opportunity Program Student Ambassadors

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the sixth class of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Ambassadors. Twenty students from 18 campuses will serve as mentors to other students, encourage

October 5, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Encourages New York Students to Fill Out the FAFSA to Receive Financial Aid for College

Binghamton, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. participated in an event at SUNY Broome to kick-off the opening of applications for the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

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Events

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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