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January 21, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Congratulates Upstate University Hospital for Earning Prestigious Magnet Designation from American Nurses Credentialing Center

"I want to offer my sincere congratulations to Upstate University Hospital for earning the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence

January 21, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Fulton-Montgomery and Herkimer Community Colleges Serving as a Vaccination Centers for Their Counties

"At SUNY, our highest priority is the health and wellness of our students as we provide them with a safe academic environment, and that commitment extends into our nearby communities—even more so now during the pandemic.

January 20, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Congratulates 2020 SUNY Police Chiefs Association Award Recipients

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today offered his congratulations to the 45 recipients of the 2020 SUNY Police Chiefs Awards. The group was recognized at a virtual ceremony this week.

January 19, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY’s Mass Vaccination Sites Beginning Today at Binghamton University, University at Buffalo, and SUNY Poly in Utica

"In 2021, progress is being seen on SUNY campuses as more and more of our colleges and universities are opening up space for state and local officials to administer vaccinations across our state.

January 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on the SUNY Schenectady Campus Serving as a Vaccination Site

"Throughout each phase of fighting back against the pandemic—whether it was providing testing on their campus, offering up a cooler for vaccine storage, to now serving as a vaccine distribution center for the county—SUNY Schenectady has been

January 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY’s Three University Hospital Hubs Successfully Distributed 100% of Weeks 1-4 Vaccine Allocations

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY’s three university hospital hubs have administered 100 percent of their weeks 1-4 COVID-19 vaccine allocations. Since receiving their first allotments on

January 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on the Start of Vaccinations at SUNY Potsdam

"From the start, SUNY Potsdam has been all in helping New York battle COVID-19 from producing face shields from its 3D printers, to supplying much needed personal protective equipment, to providing living space to individuals on the front lines

January 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

There is more work to be done, and SUNY—the largest system of public higher education representing the rich diversity of this state—is ready to do this work.

January 16, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Extending Upstate Medical COVID Testing for Saranac Lake Central

The latest testing partnership between the Saranac Lake Central school district and SUNY Upstate Medical University is a testament to SUNY’s commitment to community.

January 14, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Mohawk Valley Community College Serving as a Vaccination Point of Distribution

"Throughout the pandemic it has been all hands on deck to combat COVID, and SUNY students, faculty, and staff have led the way.

January 13, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Broome Community College Serving as a Vaccination Center

"As New York State and local officials continue to prepare to vaccinate more individuals, our SUNY campuses are making resources available—they know all too well the stakes are high and they are eagerly raising their hands to help. Broome Community C

January 13, 2021
SUNY and NYSERDA Launch State’s New Offshore Wind Training Institute to Train 2,500 Workers

Albany, NY – The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) launched today New York's Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) to train 2,500 workers as part of the largest public

January 12, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Cortland Serving as a Large-Scale Vaccination Clinic

"As part of the fabric of the New York State community, SUNY from the beginning of COVID has been at the forefront of the response. We are proud to continue our COVID response effort by helping to administer and distribute vaccines.

January 12, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Launches SUNY For All Campaign Promoting Free Online Training Center Designed to Create Pathway to College, Prepare New Yorkers for Post-COVID Careers

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today launched a statewide campaign supporting SUNY's new free Online Training Center designed to give New Yorkers—whether they live in urban centers or rural communities

January 12, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Genesee Community College Serving as a Vaccination Center

"Genesee Community College was set up to take patients in the early days of COVID last spring when we weren't sure how the spread would impact our hospitals. Fortunately, the space wasn’t needed then, but the campus helped in other ways

January 11, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Suffolk County Community College Serving as a Vaccination Center

“We are in the midst of the next phase of beating back COVID-19 with the distribution of vaccines, and SUNY campuses are opening up resources and space in partnership with local government officials to prepare to vaccinate New Yorkers as the phased a

January 11, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Issues Statement Commending SUNY Colleges and Universities Serving as Vaccination Sites

“Time and time again, SUNY has taken on whatever task was needed to combat COVID, and today is no different. I want to express my gratitude to the University at Albany, Stony Brook University, the University at Buffalo, Binghamton University, and

January 10, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces proposal to Provide New York Nurses Priority Access to SUNY and CUNY Programs as Part of 2021 State of the State

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced legislation to provide New York nurses priority access to SUNY and CUNY programs as part of the 2021 State of the State. Under this proposal, licensed nurses and nursing candidates will receive priority

January 9, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces Stony Brook University Hospitals Administer 100% of Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that the three hospitals run by Stony Brook University administered 100 percent of their initial COVID-19 vaccine allotment on Friday. Stony Brook University Medical

January 8, 2021
Chancellor Malatras and NYSCOPBA Vice President Harmon Reach Deal to Provide Free, Mandatory COVID-19 Surveillance Testing for NYSCOPBA-Represented Employees at SUNY Campuses

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and NYSCOPBA Law Enforcement Vice President John Harmon today announced that SUNY and NYSCOPBA have reached a deal to provide free, mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing for

January 6, 2021
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras, Chairman Merryl Tisch, and Vice Chairman Cesar Perales

"At the core of our democracy is the promise of giving a voice to the people through free and fair elections, a promise that rests on the peaceful transition of power. As educators, it is our obligation to teach our next generations of leaders,

January 6, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Upstate Medical University Begins Administering Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dosage as the Hospital Uses 100% of Initial Vaccine Allotment

Syracuse, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY Upstate Medical University has begun administering the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline personnel and has distributed 100 percent of its

January 6, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Jamestown Community College Serving as a Vaccination Center for Cattaraugus County

“As New York State builds up capacity to distribute vaccinations across our state, SUNY colleges and universities are stepping up in major ways.

January 5, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hospital Successfully Administers 100% of Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment

Brooklyn, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hospital has administered 100 percent of its first allotment of the COVID-19 vaccine.

January 4, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Nassau Community College Serving as a Vaccination Center for Long Island

“As each stage of the pandemic progresses—from the initial outbreak to now storing and administering vaccines—SUNY institutions have been ready to assist every step of the way.

January 4, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement Thanking SUNY Oswego for Supporting the City’s Hospital in Administering Vaccines

"Throughout this pandemic, our greatest achievements in battling this vicious virus has been through our work together—and our SUNY campuses have time and time again answered the call to help their communities.

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