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March 2020


March 26, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Maurie McInnis to Lead World Renowned Stony Brook University as New President

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name Maurie McInnis, Ph.D., currently executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin and a renowned cultural historian, as the new Pre
March 11, 2020
During Novel Coronavirus Briefing, Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Will Contract With 28 Private Labs to Increase Coronavirus Testing Capacity

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will contract with 28 private labs to increase testing capacity for the novel coronavirus. The Governor also announced that SUNY and CUNY will implement plans to maximize distance learning

March 10, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $1.4 Million Awarded to Train More Than 1,000 New Yorkers as Part of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 12 businesses, community colleges and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded more than $1.4 million as part of the state's historic $175 million Workforce Development Initiative.

March 4, 2020
At Coronavirus Briefing, Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY and CUNY Study Abroad Programs in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, South Korea Suspended Effective Immediately in Response to Novel Coronavirus Concerns

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the State University of New York’s and the City University of New York’s study abroad programs in China, Italy, Japan, Iran and South Korea have been suspended effective immediately in response to

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February 2020


February 27, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces $111 Million for School Technology Upgrades Through the Smart Schools Bond Act

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the approval of 133 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.

February 24, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.1 Million Awarded to Train More Than 3,600 New Yorkers As Part Of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that nearly 70 businesses, community colleges, and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded $3.1 million as part of the state's historic Workforce Development Initiative.

February 21, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendment to FY 2021 Executive Budget to Establish SUNY Curing Alzheimer's Health Consortium

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a 30-day amendment to the FY 2021 Executive Budget which will include legislation to establish the SUNY Curing Alzheimer's Health Consortium within the State University of New York.
February 14, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY Administration Building Renamed In Honor of H. Carl McCall

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the SUNY Administration Building located in downtown Albany will be renamed the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, in the honor of the trailblazing public servant who served New York as a long-time Chairman
February 11, 2020
SUNY Celebrates $60 Million Donation to Binghamton University to Build State-of-the-Art Baseball Stadium Complex

Vestal, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today joins Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger as SUNY celebrates a $60 million donation to the university to build a state-of-the-art Baseball Stadium Complex.
February 4, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 300,000 Visits to State College and Campus-Partnered Food Pantries in 2019

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that food pantries on or partnered with SUNY's 64 colleges saw more than 316,000 visits in 2019.

February 4, 2020
With Student Textbook Savings Nearing $50 Million, SUNY Chancellor to Double Courses Offered with Free, Digital Learning Materials

Albany – Committed to creating universal access to higher education in New York State, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY will double the percentage of general education courses offered with

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January 2020


January 23, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Delivers Third Annual 2020 State of the University System Address Providing a Report on the Largest Higher Education System in the Nation

Albany – In her third State of the University System Address, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson delivered a report on the four pillars of her vision for SUNY that provided details on the launch and expansion of key

January 21, 2020
SUNY and DASNY Announce Completion of a New State-of-the-Art Health & Counseling Services Center at the University at Albany

The First-of-its-Kind Center Provides Students with On-Campus Access to Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services
January 16, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.4 Million Awarded as Part of New York's Historic Workforce Development Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 61 New York State businesses, community colleges and community-based organizations will receive funding for workforce development totaling $3.4 million as part of the state's historic $175 million Workforce
January 8, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson’s Reaction to Governor Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address

“On behalf of The State University of New York, I am proud to offer my strong support to Governor Cuomo. The Governor knows, as we do, the changing landscape on the horizon,
January 7, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 32nd Proposal of the 2020 State of the State: Expanding New York's $175 Million Workforce Development Initiative to Meet Emerging Job Demand

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the 32nd proposal of his 2020 State of the State: expanding on New York's historic $175 million Workforce Development Initiative to meet emerging job demand.
January 6, 2020
Governor Cuomo Unveils 31st Proposal of 2020 State of the State: Creating the State's First Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center in Syracuse

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the 31st proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda - creating a comprehensive education and workforce training center to meet science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics job demand

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