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August 2020


August 14, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces New Testing Initiatives to Improve COVID-19 Detection and Control Across New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a series of new initiatives related to COVID-19 testing that will improve New York State's ability to detect and control the virus in communities across the state.

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July 2020


July 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Milestone in Challenge to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in New York's Waters

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Clarkson University will deploy new technologies to combat harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," in Lake Neatahwanta this summer.

July 18, 2020
Dr. Teresa Miller SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

"SUNY joins the rest of America in mourning the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia. His courage and leadership served as an inspiration for a new generation of young civil rights activists who joined in the struggle
July 14, 2020
Colleges and Universities Across New York Support Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Reversing Policy That Threatens to Deport International Students or Spread Coronavirus Across New York

NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's for suddenly reversing a policy that threatens to deport more than a million international students at colleges and universities
July 13, 2020
SUNY Provost Tod Laursen Statement Supporting NY Attorney General James Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

New York State Takes Action to Protect College Students, Faculty, and Residents

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June 2020


June 29, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Academic Actions and Appointments

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced academic actions and appointments, including decisions directly impacting campuses and new students. Actions include temporarily suspending the SAT and ACT testing requirements
June 24, 2020
State University of New York and Department of Financial Services Sign Landmark MOU to Launch a Virtual Currency Program

Albany - Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) have signed a Memorandum of

June 3, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Announce Departure of Kristina Johnson as Chancellor

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees announced today the departure of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as chancellor. Dr. Johnson was appointed president of The Ohio State University, where she will start September 1.

June 1, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Appoints Joseph Rufo as SUNY-ESF Officer in Charge

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson appointed Joseph L. Rufo as the officer in charge of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as Interim President David C. Amberg returns to Upstate Medical University.

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May 2020


May 29, 2020
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Milagros “Milly” Peña to Lead Top Rated Purchase College as New President

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name Milagros "Milly" Peña, Ph.D., currently Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of California, Riverside and a renowned
May 27, 2020
SUNY and Office of Mental Health Partner to Launch Crisis Text Line and Training Initiative to Help SUNY Community Promote Mental Health Awareness During COVID Pandemic

Albany – The State University of New York and the NYS Office of Mental Health today announced the launch of a crisis text line and training initiative, two resources designed to help promote mental health awareness, ease stress and anxiety, and

May 22, 2020
Binghamton University Captures First Place Prize in Inaugural SUNY Chancellor Esports Challenge

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that Binghamton University captured first place in the inaugural SUNY Chancellor Esports Challenge Co-Sponsored by Extreme Networks.

May 20, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Honors 213 SUNY Students for Academic Excellence and Leadership

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today honors 213 students from across the state with the 2020 Chancellor's Award for Excellence. In place of the annual in-person ceremony, Chancellor Johnson and campuses will
May 15, 2020
SUNY Announces 100 Honorees of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

Albany – The State University of New York today announced honorees of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships for the State of New York. Grants of up to $5,000 are being awarded to students who are graduating this

May 12, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Statement on Federal Changes to Title IX Safeguards

"At a time when we should be united and protect each other, the federal government is neglecting our students by scuttling Title IX safeguards and hampering the ability of colleges, universities, and K-12 institutions to investigate and adjudicate

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April 2020


April 29, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY Campuses Creating Over 55K Face Masks for New York State’s Healthcare Systems and Organizations in Need

Albany – The State University of New York is answering the call for much needed face masks for front line and essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic. To date, over 30 SUNY campuses have produced and donated more than 55,000 masks to hospitals,

April 27, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Announces 227 SUNY Medical School Students are Graduating Early to Help Hardest Hit Hospitals Respond to COVID-19

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that 227 medical school students are graduating early as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive order this month to provide relief to doctors fighting
April 23, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Launches System-Wide Esports Tournament to Raise Money for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Efforts

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced a system-wide esports tournament to help support student emergency funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning next Monday, April 27, and lasting three weeks,
April 22, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

"Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and as we grapple with an international pandemic that has upended all of our lives and caused tragedy the world over, it is important to reflect on what this moment in time has meant to us all.
April 21, 2020
SUNY Recognizes National Science Foundation Awardees from Five Campuses

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today congratulated 14 students from five SUNY campuses who have been offered prestigious fellowships by the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Graduate Research Fellowship
April 20, 2020
Chancellor Johnson Announces Distribution of Over 8,800 Laptops and Chromebooks to Students in Need to Complete Their Spring Semester Coursework

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY is distributing more than 8,800 laptops and Chromebooks to students in need who are currently completing their spring semester coursework online amid the
April 15, 2020
SUNY and CUNY Colleges Harness 3D Printers to Provide Crucial Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline Medical Workers

Albany – The State University of New York and The City University of New York are helping to produce more than 2,400 face shields a day to provide needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for New York State’s frontline health workers through the

April 10, 2020
Chancellor Launches #SUNYTogether Fundraising Effort in Response To COVID-19 Crisis

Albany – The State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced #SUNYTogether, a far-reaching and multi-faceted fundraising effort intended to bolster the system's ongoing response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

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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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