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March 2025


March 19, 2025
Statement from the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King on the Passing of Former Trustee Dr. Angelo Fatta

"It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Dr. Angelo Fatta, a former member of the SUNY Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2018. Trustee Fatta led our academic, research and economic development, and audit committees during his tenure, and
March 13, 2025
SUNY Celebrates the Achievements of 50 EOP Students Honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

Albany, NY – The SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor John B. King Jr. recognized the achievements of 50 students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who are honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence.
March 11, 2025
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Celebrate Women’s History Month and Establish the Dr. Hazel Dukes Fellowship for the Advancement of Civil Rights

Albany, NY – In recognition of Women’s History Month and in honor of one of the New York State’s treasured civil rights and public education leaders, the State University of New York Board of Trustees and Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the
March 11, 2025
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D. as the Eighth President of SUNY Adirondack

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D. as the eighth president to lead SUNY Adirondack. Urtz will assume the presidency this summer following the retirement of current SUNY...
March 1, 2025
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Statement on the Passing of Dr. Hazel Dukes

Today, SUNY lost one of New York State’s strongest champions of public education and civil rights with the passing of Dr. Hazel Dukes.

March 1, 2025
Chancellor King Announces Expansion of SUNY and City Year Partnership to Advance Service and Educational Opportunities for College Students in New York State

Syracuse, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the expansion of a strategic partnership between SUNY and City Year to advance service and educational opportunities for college students across New York State. T

February 2025


February 28, 2025
Chancellor King Joins Cayuga Community College to Celebrate Healthcare Workforce Funding, Highlight Initiatives Geared Toward Attracting Adult Learners

Auburn, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today met with Cayuga Community College President Brian Durant, students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the college's expanded healthcare workforce training and investments in
February 21, 2025
SUNY Progress Update Shows Continued Leadership on Student Success, Upward Mobility and Fiscal Stewardship

Albany, NY – One year after issuing the SUNY Report on Long-Term Enrollment and Financial Sustainability, the State University of New York today released an update outlining the system's progress over the past year in stabilizing campus finances,
February 19, 2025
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Andrea Goldsmith, Ph.D. as the Seventh President of Stony Brook University

New York, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name Andrea Goldsmith, Ph.D., currently dean of engineering and applied science at Princeton University, as the seventh President to lead Stony Brook
February 10, 2025
Message from Chancellor King on SUNY's Groundbreaking Research and NIH Funding Cuts

Late Friday we learned that the National Institutes of Health had implemented a sudden cut in research funding for the so-called "F&A" expenses that researchers rely on for equipment, staffing, and other overhead costs.
February 6, 2025
Chancellor King Announces SUNY Educational Opportunity Career Development Internship Program

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural cohort for the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program. The program builds on SUNY's vision of providing an
February 3, 2025
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Black History Month

"On behalf of the State University of New York, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month and recognize this year's theme of 'African Americans and Labor.' As the Association for the Study of African American Life and History notes, this

January 2025


January 31, 2025
In Recognition of National Blood Donor Month, Chancellor King Highlights Success of SUNY Campus Blood Drives

Albany, NY – In recognition of January as National Blood Donor Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. recognizes SUNY campus blood drives. Over the years, SUNY and its campuses have partnered with non-profits to organize
January 28, 2025
Chancellor King Celebrates SUNY Research and Scholarship Excellence with Announcement of the Distinguished PhD Graduate Dissertation Award Winners

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr and the SUNY Board of Trustees celebrated doctoral and PhD students with the Chancellor's Distinguished PhD Graduate Dissertation Awards, which recognizes the best PhD
January 27, 2025
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

"Today, SUNY solemnly commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. SUNY stands with our Jewish community and the Jewish community around our state, nation, and world
January 23, 2025
Chancellor King Joins Genesee Community College to Celebrate Healthcare Workforce Funding, Highlight Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal for Free Community College in High-Demand Fields

Batavia, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today met with Genesee Community College President Craig Lamb, SUNY Board Trustee and Genesee Community College Professor Candice Vacin, and students, faculty and staff to
January 21, 2025
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal

“SUNY is on the move, and we are thankful to Governor Hochul for her steadfast commitment and historic investments in SUNY's students and extraordinary faculty and staff.
January 20, 2025
Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"This year as we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honor his unfinished work and legacy, SUNY reflects on The King Center's theme for 2025: protecting freedom, justice, and democracy.
January 17, 2025
SUNY Chancellor King Opens Nominations for Inaugural Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today called for nominations of the inaugural Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship. The award will recognize 10 early career faculty recipients whose
January 14, 2025
Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

"Governor Kathy Hochul continues to show her deep commitment to public higher education, delivering a clear vision for SUNY to provide an excellent, affordable college education and serve as an engine of upward mobility for all New Yorkers.
January 9, 2025
Chancellor King Announces SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellowship Program

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural fellows for the SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellowship Program. A total of 11 fellows from across the SUNY System will work to
January 7, 2025
Chancellor King Announces Improvements to SUNY Undergraduate General Education Curriculum, Including New Focus on Civic Discourse

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced new system-wide requirements for SUNY’s undergraduate general education curriculum beginning with the incoming Fall 2026 cohort.

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