February 2017


February 23, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher Publishes Message to the New York State Community on College Affordability

Albany – Nancy L. Zimpher, chancellor of The State University of New York, today published a message to the New York State community on college affordability, addressing concerns raised about Governor Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship Program.
February 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 370 Students Register for Making College Possible Coding Challenge

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 370 students from SUNY and CUNY schools, competing in more than 70 teams, registered to take part in the Making College Possible Coding Challenge, the first-ever statewide coding competition
February 16, 2017
Inaugural SUNY-CUNY Neuroscience Research Forum to take place at the University at Albany

Albany - Leading neuroscience researchers and scholars from across New York will gather for the inaugural SUNY-CUNY Neuroscience Research Forum on Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 9:30 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

February 16, 2017
SUNY Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault & Violence Now Translated Into More Than 100 Languages

Albany – The State University of New York today announced an expanded offering of its SUNY SAVR (Sexual Assault and Violence Response) resources for victims and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence.

February 8, 2017
Governor Cuomo Launches First Ever Statewide Coding Competition For SUNY and CUNY Students, the "Making College Possible Coding Challenge" as Part of Excelsior Scholarship Campaign

Student Teams from Across 64 SUNY Campuses and 25 CUNY Campuses Will Create a Technology-Based Platform to Promote Excelsior Scholarship Campaign
February 7, 2017
Governor Cuomo Kicks Off Excelsior Scholarship Campaign to Make College Tuition Free for New York’s Middle Class Families

Innovative Plan Would Make College Tuition-Free for New Yorkers Making up to $125,000 per year – Nearly 80 percent or 68,712 Western New York Families Would Qualify Under Governor’s Bold Plan
February 2, 2017
SUNY Will Glow Red To Raise Awareness About Women and Heart Disease

Albany – The State University of New York’s historic building on Broadway in downtown Albany will glow red Thursday, February 2, on the eve of National Wear Red Day to build awareness about women and heart disease.