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August 2019


August 19, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces New Home of Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center at Monroe Community College

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center will soon be located on the downtown campus of Monroe Community College located at 321 State Street in the City of Rochester, Monroe County.
August 16, 2019
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson about SUNY Recognition

"SUNY campuses are celebrating well-earned recognition for being among the best in the nation...
August 14, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces First Two Endowed Professorships at SUNY Cobleskill

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY Cobleskill has created the system’s first two faculty endowments under the new statewide launch of SUNY Scholars of Excellence program
August 13, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson Announces Re-Enroll Program Brings Back More Than 5700 Students to Complete Their Degrees

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY has successfully re-enrolled 5,738 students into college as a result of a first-of-its-kind program called Re-Enroll to Complete.

August 7, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Challenge to Assemble the 100,000th Comfort Kit by Year End for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced a challenge to the SUNY’s Got Your Back campaign to assemble the 100,000th comfort kit by year-end for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
August 6, 2019
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson on the Passing of Toni Morrison

"The SUNY family mourns the passing of our former colleague, novelist, Nobel Laureate, and Pulitzer Prize winner, Toni Morrison.

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July 2019


July 26, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Congratulates 18 SUNY Faculty for National Awards Recognizing Excellence

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that 18 faculty members at The State University of New York have received the prestigious CAREER Award, which is given by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Faculty Early Career
July 19, 2019
SUNY Health Warns New Yorkers About Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Albany – SUNY Health officials today urged all New Yorkers to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion as temperatures soar during an extended heat wave across the state this week.
July 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo Executes the Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Agreement and Signs Historic Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by former Vice President Al Gore, today executed the nation's largest offshore wind agreement and the single largest renewable energy procurement by any state in U.S. history
July 18, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Announces Buffalo State to Receive Over $500,000 from National Science Foundation to Help Teachers Provide STEM Learning Experiences to More Students

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that Buffalo State College is the recipient of a highly competitive, four-year $1.7 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12)

July 18, 2019
SUNY to Host Private Pre-Release Screening of a Documentary about the Late Comedian Robin Williams

New York City – The State University of New York will host a private pre-release screening today of a documentary about Robin Williams that weaves together the untold love story of his marriage to Susan Schneider Williams, his untimely suicide and
July 10, 2019
SUNY and DASNY Announce Start of $20 Million Residence Hall Project at SUNY Oneonta

Albany, NY – The State University of New York (SUNY) and the Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY) today announced work has begun to renovate SUNY Oneonta’s Huntington Hall. The project budget is $20 million.
July 9, 2019
SUNY and CUNY Chancellors Announce José Peralta New York State DREAM Act Application is Open for the 2019-20 Academic Year

Albany – The State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and the City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez today announced that qualifying undocumented students educated in New York high schools can apply for
July 8, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Assembles National Conference to Reduce Violence Against LGBTQI+ Students

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson will assemble a national conference to reduce violence against LGBTQI+ students on campus. SUNY, in partnership with the New York State Office of Victims Services, will host
July 3, 2019
Sunny and Hot Weather Prompts SUNY Health Medical Experts to Warn New Yorkers About Skin Cancer

Albany – SUNY Health medical experts in The State University of New York today urged New Yorkers to be cautious during excessive exposure to the sun and take measures to prevent skin cancer.
July 1, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Sweeping Series of Economic Development Partnerships Between New York and Israel

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a wide ranging series of economic development partnerships between New York State and Israel that are the result of the Governor's recent trip to Israel.

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June 2019


June 27, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Announces Renaming of SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn – Downstate Medical Center

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today an essential step in a multifaceted rebranding effort by SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Downstate Medical Center, with the official renaming to “The State U
June 27, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Announces Nearly $8 million Secured to Fund Apprenticeship Training and Jobs

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that The State University of New York has secured nearly $8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies Grant, which will create
June 25, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Best of SUNY Student Artists Honorees

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the winners of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition, which showcases work by student artists from across its 64 campuses. Student artwork will be on display

June 21, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces 5 SUNY Students Selected for Prestigious National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that five medical students from The State University of New York’s academic medical centers were chosen to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars

June 20, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Appointment of H. Carl McCall as Chairman Emeritus

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of H. Carl McCall to the distinguished role of Chairman Emeritus for SUNY, a role that recognizes his 12 years of service to SUNY and his ongoing involvement
June 20, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Announce Campus Leadership and Finance Actions

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced several leadership and finance actions, including the appointed interim presidents to
June 14, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Names Josee Larochelle Officer-In-Charge of SUNY Plattsburgh

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the appointment of Josee Larochelle as officer-in-charge of SUNY Plattsburgh effective July 1, 2019 following the retirement of President John Ettling.

June 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Continued Efforts to Support Puerto Rico's Recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced continued efforts to support Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including the members of the new Hurricane Maria Memorial Commission and the latest deployment of SUNY and CUNY students
June 7, 2019
With Temperatures on the Rise and Increases in Tick Populations, SUNY Health Urges Prevention Against Tickborne Diseases

Albany – Faced with an expected increase in tickborne illnesses, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today called on State University of New York medical experts to encourage all New Yorkers to be vigilant about ticks and to seek immediate medical care
June 5, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces $16 Million to Fund Ongoing SUNY Downstate Medical Center Study Into Long-Term Effects of HIV

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that SUNY Downstate Medical Center has received a seven-year, $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a new study to expand our understanding of the physical, mental, and psychosocial
June 3, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson and DASNY Announce the Start of $16.6 Million SUNY Plattsburgh Residence Hall Project

Plattsburgh, NY – State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and the Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY) today announced a $16.6 million renovation project at SUNY Plattsburgh.

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May 2019


May 31, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Launches Summer Residential Pilot to Provide Preview of College Experience to First Generation NYC High School Students

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the launch of a summer residential pilot program for select first-generation New York City high school students sponsored by the Heckscher Foundation for Children.
May 29, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Application Now Open for 2019 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the State University of New York is now accepting 2019 applications for the Carey Gabay Memorial Scholarship.
May 28, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Announces Departure of Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D.

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that Dr. Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D., will step down as the president of Stony Brook University on July 31.
May 13, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Seven Community Colleges Added to SUNY’s Guided Pathways to Increase Graduation Rates and Connect Them to In-Demand Jobs

Albany – As part of SUNY Achieve, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that seven additional community colleges enrolling more than 48,000 students are participating in SUNY’s Guided Pathways initiative.

May 9, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Construction of the First New SUNY Zero-Net, Carbon-Certified Residence Hall

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first new State University of New York zero-net, carbon-certified residence hall on campus. SUNY, in partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, will begin construction of

May 8, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Presidents at Empire State College and Columbia-Greene and North Country Community Colleges

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Jim Malatras as president of Empire State College, Dr. Carlee Drummer as president of Columbia-Greene Community College, and Joseph Keegan as president of North Country
May 3, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Honors SUNY Student Achievement in the Arts

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that Emma Hildebrandt of New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and Quaba Ernest and Andres Cordoba of Purchase College have been awarded
May 1, 2019
On College Decision Day, SUNY Chancellor Johnson Reminds Students and Their Families to Use Smart Track® Program to Lessen Student Debt

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today reminds students and their families to use the system’s Smart Track® program that promotes financial literacy and can help guide incoming and current college students

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April 2019


April 30, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dennis Craig as Purchase College Interim President

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dennis Craig as interim president of Purchase College. His role is effective on August 1, 2019, following the previously announced departure of President Thomas J. Schwarz

April 30, 2019
Chancellor Kristina Johnson Announces New SUNY Clean Energy Roadmap in Partnership with New York State Agencies to Accelerate Progress Toward Governor Cuomo’s Goals

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced The State University of New York is joining forces with New York State’s energy agencies to launch the Clean Energy Roadmap, which will accelerate progress toward Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s goal
April 29, 2019
SUNY Students Shine at 2019 New York Business Plan Competition

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today congratulated the eight winning student teams representing SUNY at the 10th annual New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) Finals at The Sage Armory in Albany.
April 24, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Honors 210 SUNY Students for Academic Excellence and Leadership

Albany –State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today presented 210 SUNY students from across the state with the 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY is On Target to Meet Governor Cuomo’s Statewide 2020 Energy Use Goals

Albany – In celebration of Earth Day, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that The State University of New York is on target to meet Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s statewide energy use goals of reducing average energy use intensity
April 17, 2019
Governor Cuomo Directs Higher Education Services Corporation To Broaden Interpretation Of Merit Scholarship Eligibility For Gold Star Families

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Higher Education Services Corporation to broaden the interpretation of eligibility for New York's Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship.

April 16, 2019
SUNY Plaza Building to be Lit in Blue, White, and Red Following the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire

Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that The State University of New York’s historic building in downtown Albany will be lit in the colors of the French flag following the Notre Dame Cathedral fire.
April 16, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Congratulates 18 SUNY Students for Receiving Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation

Awardees are the largest group in recent history and will pursue studies in fields ranging from applied mathematics to marine biology. NSF's prestigious program also names 16 Honorable Mentions
April 10, 2019
Chairman H. Carl McCall announces Retirement from The State University of New York’s Board of Trustees

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced the initial results of SUNY’s Apprenticeship Program, initiated by $3 million in funding from Governor Cuomo in support of registered apprenticeships.

April 5, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Partnership that Provides Students at SUNY Old Westbury with Healthcare Degrees from Downstate Medical Center

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced a first-of-its kind partnership between SUNY Downstate Medical Center and SUNY Old Westbury that will offer eligible students the opportunity to pursue

April 4, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Retirement of SUNY Fredonia President

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that after more than 40 years of service and leadership in public higher education, Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath, President of SUNY Fredonia plans to retire

April 2, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Event at Cobleskill Campus

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced an event at SUNY Cobleskill today to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and build awareness of

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March 2019


March 31, 2019
Statement from SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on FY 2020 Budget Agreement

“Our thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State legislators for their ongoing support of SUNY.

March 29, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints 18 Faculty to Distinguished Ranks

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees recently approved the appointments of 18 faculty to the Distinguished Faculty rank. All distinguished faculty in active service with SUNY are also members of the SUNY Distinguished Academy.
March 28, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Continues Statewide Campus Tour with Visit to Tompkins Cortland Community College

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today will visit Tompkins Cortland Community College as she continues her statewide tour of SUNY’s 64 campuses.

March 20, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Presidents of Corning Community College and Nassau Community College, and Approves Staff Appointment at System Administration

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. William P. Mullaney as president of Corning Community College, Dr. Jermaine Williams as president of Nassau Community College, and Terrance Pratt as Secretary of the U
March 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo Launches PRODiG Initiative to Increase Faculty Diversity on All SUNY Campuses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of PRODiG - Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Growth - an initiative by The State University of New York to increase faculty diversity to better reflect the diversity

March 15, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Congratulates 619 SUNY Medical Students for Acceptance into Hospital Residency Programs

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today commended 619 SUNY medical students at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Upstate Medical University, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, and Jacobs School
March 14, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Event at University at Buffalo to Help Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced an event at University at Buffalo to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and build awareness of
March 13, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Event at SUNY Oneonta to Help Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced an event at SUNY Oneonta to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and build awareness of prevention
March 11, 2019
Statement from Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson

"I am heartbroken and shocked upon learning of the tragic death of a SUNY Delhi student today.

March 11, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Event at Stony Brook University to Help Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced an event at Stony Brook University to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and build awareness
March 6, 2019
SUNY Hospital Physicians Offer Key Warning Signs for Strokes

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today urged State University of New York physicians across the state to relay vital information to New Yorkers on stroke prevention and resources available to bring awareness to the dangers of strokes.

March 5, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Series of Events to Help Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced a series of events beginning today at several campuses to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence,

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February 2019


February 25, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Urges Families to Use Smart Track® Program to Help Lessen Student Debt

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today urged students who are considering attending a SUNY college to use the system’s Smart Track® program that promotes financial literacy and can help guide

February 24, 2019
ICYMI: SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson’s Op-Ed in Albany Times Union on how Proposed Title IX Changes Would Make College Campuses Less Safe

Albany – Today, Albany Times Union published an op-ed by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and CUNY Interim Chancellor Vita C. Rabinowitz on how proposed Department of Education changes to Title IX will make college campuses less safe.

February 22, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Statement Congratulating SUNY Downstate Medical Center

"Congratulations to SUNY Downstate Medical Center on being ranked 4th among top medical schools across the country for training our future physicians
February 21, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces 2019 Women's Justice Agenda Proposal to Launch Family Empowerment Community College Pilot Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal in the 2019 Women's Justice Agenda to launch the Family Empowerment Community College Pilot Program to support single parents.

February 19, 2019
ICYMI: SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson’s Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle on Combatting Student Food Insecurity

Albany – Today, Democrat & Chronicle published an op-ed by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on the importance of combatting student food insecurity and SUNY’s efforts to do so. The text of the op-ed is available here and below.
February 14, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Visits SUNY Cortland and Cayuga Community College

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today visited SUNY Cortland and Cayuga Community College as she continued her statewide tour of SUNY’s 64 campuses.
February 13, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Statement Congratulating CUNY’s Next Leader Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

"Congratulations to Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on being named the City University of New York chancellor.

February 12, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Announces Staff Appointments at System Administration

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today the appointment of Teresa A. Miller as Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer, and Jennie Marie Durán as system Affirmative Act
February 8, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Announces Staff Appointments at System Administration

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today appointed Travis Proulx as Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs and Marketing and Leo Rosales as Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications.
February 7, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces IBM Investment to Create Artificial Intelligence Center at SUNY Poly Albany Campus

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that IBM, a long-time anchor tenant at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Albany, plans to invest over $2 billion to grow its high-tech footprint at the campus and throughout New York State.

February 7, 2019
SUNY Starts First Retrofit Project for Zero-Net Carbon-Ready Residence Hall at Oneonta Campus

Albany – The State University of New York announced today its partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and NYS Energy Research and Development Authority to start its first zero-net carbon-ready retrofit project on a campus

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January 2019


January 31, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Underscores Her Vision for SUNY As She Highlights the Critical Role of Higher Education

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today advanced her vision for The State University of New York, highlighting the critical role of higher education as a necessary path to the American Dream. In her second State of the University System address
January 22, 2019
Governor Cuomo Directs SUNY and CUNY to Assist Students Impacted by Federal Shutdown With College-Related Expenses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed SUNY and CUNY to assist students with college-related expenses during the prolonged federal shutdown.

January 16, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Approves Staff Appointments at System Administration

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Amy Montalbano as University Auditor and Paul N. Patton as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources. Both appointments are effective immediately.
January 16, 2019
SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Respond to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State

"We applaud Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s State of the State address. He is pressing to keep the American Dream alive through passage of the Senator Jose Peralta DREAM Act to ensure all of our students to have access to an affordable college

January 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Second Class of SUNY Hispanic Leadership Fellows

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the second class of Fellows at SUNY’s Hispanic Leadership Institute, which is charged with developing and supporting the next generation of executive-level Hispanic/LatinX leaders across the SUNY System.

January 3, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces 2019 Start of New York Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of the 2019 New York Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative, deploying 50 SUNY and CUNY volunteers to Puerto Rico on winter break to work with non-profit partners

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