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June 2022


June 29, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for Hudson Valley Community College's New $12.5 Million STEM Education Center in Saratoga County

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking for Hudson Valley Community College's new STEM Education Center at the Hudson Valley Community College North extension center located in New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
June 24, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of $102 Million Project at University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Building

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today the launch of a $102 million project that will create a new building housing the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Funding for the project includes a $68 million commitment from
June 21, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces UAlbany Engineering Building to Anchor New $200 Million Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the new University at Albany engineering building will anchor a $200 million public-private artificial intelligence supercomputing initiative led by UAlbany's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
June 15, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Recipients of the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the recipients of the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award. Fifty-four P-12 public school teachers were rewarded for their impressive skillset as an educator and commitment to success for all of their

June 15, 2022
SUNY Announces Record Year for New York Small Business Development Centers

SUNY announced today that the NY SBDC provided direct support to more than 26,000 small businesses from every corner of the state in 2021, affirming NY SBDC’s stature as one of the state’s leading programs for entrepreneurs and economic development.
June 10, 2022
ICYMI: SUNY Interim Chancellor Stanley Writes an Op-Ed for USA Today Network Encouraging Eligible Students to Sign Up for Federal Program Making Internet Access More Affordable

Albany, NY – In an op-ed published today by USA Today Network, State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley writes about the Affordable Connectivity Program credit and encourages eligible students to apply for this federal aid.
June 8, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces SUNY Chosen Name and Pronoun Policy to Create More Open and Accepting Environments on Campuses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York Board of Trustees directed all 64 SUNY campuses to update their policies regarding the use of a chosen name and pronouns to ensure that transgender, gender non-conforming,

June 7, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Alison Buckley as President of SUNY Ulster

Albany, NY – Upon the recommendation of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees and State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley, the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Alison Buckley as president of SUNY Ulster.

June 7, 2022
SUNY Announces Incentive Program Providing Students With Foster Backgrounds $1,000 in Additional Grants to Help Complete Their Education

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced an incentive program that will grant an additional $1,000 to each student eligible for New York State's Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) who is not already receiving benefits.

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May 2022


May 25, 2022
Statement From Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley and SUNY Board of Trustees

"Yesterday's mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas took the lives of 21 people, including 19 young children who were counting down their last days of school before summer vacation. There is no word that conveys the depth of grief and
May 24, 2022
SUNY Expands Plan to End Hunger With ‘No Kid Hungry’ and ‘Hunger Solutions’ Partnership

Albany, NY — With summer coming and fewer meal plan options available, State University of New York today announced its partnership with the organizations No Kid Hungry and Hunger Solutions New York to expand resources and outreach to student parents
May 23, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of $11.4 Million Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center

Governor Kathy Hochul today attended and announced the grand opening of the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center on Monroe Community College's Downtown Campus.

May 15, 2022
Statement From Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley and SUNY Board of Trustees

“The mass shooting that took place Saturday at a supermarket in a largely Black Buffalo neighborhood was a racially motivated act of hate meant to inflict terror—not only on the innocent individuals who were directly impacted, but an entire community
May 11, 2022
SUNY Awards $3.2 Million to Expand Enrollment in Campus Healthcare Programs for In-Demand Nursing Careers

Albany, NY – State University of New York announced today during National Hospitals Week and Nurses Week the first round of grants from its Nursing Emergency Training Fund to expand campus healthcare programs for in-demand nursing careers.
May 10, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of Educational Opportunity Program to Cayuga County, Corning, Rockland, and Tompkins Cortland Community Colleges

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of SUNY's life-changing Educational Opportunity Program to include four additional SUNY campuses: Cayuga County Community College, Corning Community College, Rockland Community College, and Tompkins
May 5, 2022
SUNY Announces Presidential and Senior Leadership Appointments

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced Board of Trustee appointments for campus presidents at SUNY New Paltz, Onondaga Community College, Tompkins Cortland Community College, as well as SUNY system appointments for Senior Vice
May 3, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler as President of SUNY New Paltz

New York, NY – Upon the recommendation of the State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley, the SUNY Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler as President of SUNY New Paltz. The statement was announced by the Board of

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April 2022


April 27, 2022
SUNY Awards 180 Students with the Highest Honor for Academic Excellence and Leadership

Albany, NY – State University of New York honored 180 students from 61 campuses as part of the 2022 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence (CASE). CASE is the highest honor awarded to SUNY students who have best demonstrated academic excellence

April 14, 2022
SUNY celebra los logros de 45 estudiantes de EOP honrados con el premio Norman R. McConney, Jr. a la excelencia estudiantil

Albany, Nueva York – La Universidad Estatal de Nueva York anunció hoy los logros de 45 estudiantes en el Programa de Oportunidades Educativas (EOP) de SUNY que son honrados con el Premio Norman R. McConney, Jr. a la Excelencia Estudiantil.

April 14, 2022
SUNY Celebrates the Achievements of 45 EOP Students Honored with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence

Albany, NY – State University of New York announced today the achievements of 45 students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who are honored with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence.
April 9, 2022
Statement from SUNY Board of Trustees and Interim Chancellor Stanley on the Historic Budget Commitment to Higher Education

"Governor Kathy Hochul prioritized higher education in her State of the State Address and then followed through on that pledge by introducing one of the strongest executive budget proposals in nearly a generation.

April 8, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Announce Members of the Chancellor Search Committee

Albany, NY – The SUNY Board of Trustees today announced the members of the chancellor search committee, who include key stakeholders from the SUNY Board of Trustees, campus presidents, students, faculty, alumni, as well as state and national leaders.

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March 2022


March 11, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Initiative to Expand and Create High-Quality Child Care Centers Across SUNY Campuses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an initiative to expand and create high-quality child care centers across all State University of New York campuses for students and faculty - particularly in areas where child care deserts exist.
March 8, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Launch Global Search for Next SUNY Chancellor

Albany, NY – State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the launch of a global search for SUNY’s next permanent chancellor. National executive search firm Isaacson, Miller has been selected to identify and recruit potential

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February 2022


February 18, 2022
SUNY Kicks Off Spring 2022 Esports Season Building on Unprecedented Fall 2021 Growth in the League

Albany, NY – After an exciting and successful close to the Fall 2021 Esports season, SUNY kicked off the Spring 2022 season by building on unprecedented growth in the SUNY league. Nearly 2,200 students, up from 2,077, enrolled in a Spring 2022
February 15, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of SUNY Microcredentials for In-Demand Job Fields

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of fast and flexible learning options with more than 400 microcredentials across 31 SUNY campuses to help everyone from current students to working professionals gain skills, knowledge, and
February 11, 2022
SUNY Announces Recipients of the 2nd Annual Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent Awards

Albany, NY – State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley today announced that 28 students have received the second annual SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) awards, which provide $5,000 to each st
February 4, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Selection of 230 New York State Master Teachers to Join Statewide Network of Educators

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the selection of 230 educators from across the state to the New York State Master Teacher Program, including 55 elementary teachers. The new members add 21 new districts with a Master Teacher among their faculty.

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January 2022


January 31, 2022
Sonya Smith Appointed as SUNY State Director of the New York Small Business Development Centers

State University of New York Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley announced today the appointment of Sonya Smith as the SUNY State Director of the New York Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).
January 25, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces SUNY Board Ends Practice of Withholding Transcripts From Students With Outstanding Balances

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York Board of Trustees has ended the practice of withholding transcripts from students with outstanding balances, effective immediately.
January 24, 2022
Statement from Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on Albany NanoTech Center and the Semiconductor Industry

"I was proud to have joined Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Majority Leader Charles Schumer in their unwavering support for the semiconductor industry right here in New York, as well as the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA),
January 20, 2022
Statement from Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley Regarding SUNY ESF Incident

“The racially charged act involving a SUNY ESF student is deeply disturbing and horrific. We commend President Mahoney for taking swift action to inform the campus community and holding the student accountable..."
January 19, 2022
Statement from SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal

"The State University of New York proudly serves New Yorkers with an affordable, accessible education that sets them on a path to achieve their dreams. From Governor Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State to yesterday's executive budget proposal,

January 17, 2022
Statement from SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"On this day and every day, the State University of New York recognizes the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the responsibility of public higher education in achieving a more equitable, inclusive, and stronger society.
January 5, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

“Today, Governor Hochul outlined a bold and ambitious plan for the State University of New York and for all who are pursuing a high-quality, affordable, and accessible college education.

January 5, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Revitalize SUNY and Secure Its Place As a Global Leader in HIgher Education

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to revitalize the State University of New York system as part of the 2022 State of the State - and make it the best statewide system of public higher education in our nation.

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