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March 2023


March 27, 2023
State Legislature Passes Legislation to Address New York's Critical Nursing Shortage

ALBANY, N.Y.  – The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed legislation that will help address New York’s nursing shortage. S.447C (Stavisky) / A.3706A (Lupardo) will permit nursing programs to provide up to one-third of a student’s clinical w
March 27, 2023
SUNY Chancellor Announces the Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship Program and the Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants

Albany, NY – In celebration of Women's History Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship Program and the Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women's History Summer Research Excellence
March 21, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoint Dr. Ricardo Nazario-Colón Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Albany, NY – At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Ricardo Nazario-Colón as the senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity
March 9, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Statement on Speaker Appearance at UB

"We have made and witnessed great progress in our state and nation ensuring that our transgender friends, colleagues, students, family, and neighbors feel a sense of security and belonging, and are, in fact, safe and included. It is extremely
March 8, 2023
SUNY Chancellor Announces Student Awards for Graduate Research Tackling Pressing Societal Issues Including Climate Change

Albany, NY – State University of New York students are conducting innovative research tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, and today Chancellor John B. King, Jr. recognized 33 of SUNY’s most outstanding student researchers. In addition to

February 2023


February 28, 2023
SUNY Chancellor Announces the Appointment of Dina Refki and Guillermo A. Martinez to the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the appointment of Dr. Dina Refki and Guillermo A. Martinez to the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy. Dr. Refki will serve as executive
February 24, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces $5 Million Partnership to Expand Direct Support Professional Credentialing

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered into a $5 million agreement with the State University of New York to expand a program that will enable direct support
February 19, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces 2022-23 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program Winners

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the five 2022-23 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. The scholarship honors Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant who was tragically killed as an innocent victim of gun violence in 2015.

February 15, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Prior Learning Assessment Expansion at Jefferson Community College to Help Adult Learners, and Current and Former Military Service Members Advance Their Careers

Watertown, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that Jefferson Community College will build on its Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program of granting college credits for demonstrated learning outside the
February 10, 2023
ICYMI: State’s Higher Education Leaders Unite Behind Legislation to Address Urgent Nursing Shortage

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. along with City University of New York Chancellor Félix Rodríquez and the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York President Lola Brabham penned an op-ed in
February 9, 2023
Chancellor King Announces $1.4 Million NYS Grant to Increase Enrollment and Student Success at Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY – To bolster enrollment and build on student success at Dutchess Community College, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the college has received a $1.4 million state award to improve access,

February 8, 2023
Statement from SUNY Chancellor King on President Biden’s State of the Union

"In his State of the Union address, President Biden rightly highlighted public higher education and, especially, our nation’s community colleges as engines of opportunity and upward mobility for students and communities. We are deeply proud that SUNY
February 7, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Significant Step to Recognize Demonstrated Learning Towards Degree Completion, Workforce Advancement

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced a significant expansion of SUNY's policy on Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) that awards academic credit for learning that takes place outside of the traditional
February 7, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoint Dr. Suzanne Smith as SUNY Potsdam’s Next President

Albany, NY – At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Suzanne Smith as SUNY Potsdam’s next president. The announcement was made by the Board and Chancellor King
February 1, 2023
Statement from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees on Governor Hochul’s FY 2024 Executive Budget Proposal

"One year ago, Governor Hochul set a vision for making SUNY the best system of public higher education in the country. Today, she is continuing to follow through on that promise with a roadmap for achieving that vision and furthering SUNY's legacy of
February 1, 2023
A Message to the SUNY Community During Black History Month from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees

Black History Month was created to celebrate and elevate the achievements of African Americans and their significant contributions to the foundation on which this country was built and the evolution of our democracy. From the visual arts and medicine

January 2023


January 27, 2023
Chancellor King Announces $2.4 Million NYS Grant to Increase Enrollment and Student Success at SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NY – To support actions to increase enrollment and ensure student success at SUNY Westchester Community College, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced a $2.4 million state award to improve accessibility,

January 26, 2023
Chancellor King Announces $12 Million to Facilitate New Hires as Stony Brook University Increases Research Faculty to Spur Innovation, Student Opportunities

Stony Brook, NY – The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the allocation of $12 million to Stony Brook University to increase the number of research faculty to spur innovation and expand student opportunities.
January 25, 2023
Expanding High-Demand Nursing Enrollment, SUNY Awards More Than $1.4 Million

Albany, NY – The State University of New York today announced that more than $1.4 million has been awarded from its Nursing Emergency Training Fund to expand campus healthcare degree programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career.
January 19, 2023
SUNY Celebrates Student Research Innovation as it Announces the Winners of the Chancellor Distinguished PhD Graduate Dissertation Awards

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today celebrated student innovation as he announced the winners of the Chancellor Distinguished PhD Graduate Dissertation Awards, which recognize work done across the 64-campus

January 17, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees Approve Appointments of State and National Leaders with Broad Experience in Breaking Down Barriers to a College Education

Albany, NY – As the State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. builds on SUNY's mission in providing the most accessible and affordable high-quality education for all New Yorkers, state and national experts were appointed today by SUNY
January 16, 2023
Chancellor King Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"This August will mark 60 years since a young reverend from Atlanta, Georgia walked up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to proclaim to the world his dream for the nation. That dream challenged the country to fulfill a promise
January 12, 2023
ICYMI: SUNY Chancellor King Writes an Op-Ed for USA Today Network “SUNY’s New Era of Opportunity Starts Now. This is Why You Should Join Us”

Albany, NY – In an op-ed published today by USA Today Network, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. provides his vision for the largest comprehensive higher education system.
January 10, 2023
Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

"We applaud Governor Hochul for the strategic vision she has outlined to use public higher education to help all New Yorkers thrive. SUNY is poised to play a vital role in a wide range of the initiatives announced today, from improving mental health

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