March 2016

March 24, 2016

Board of Trustees Appoints Presidents at SUNY Delhi, Farmingdale State Colleges

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Michael R. Laliberte as president of SUNY Delhi and Dr. John S. Nader as president of Farmingdale State College.

March 23, 2016

ICYMI: Citizens Budget Commission Endorses Extension of NYSUNY 2020

New York City – A renewal of NYSUNY 2020, legislation that gives the SUNY Board of Trustees the authority to set tuition, received an endorsement this week by the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit, civic organization

March 23, 2016

Chairman H. Carl McCall: Invest $73 Million of Direct State Aid in SUNY and We Can Freeze Tuition

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today held a press conference in Albany to announce that if the Legislature provides SUNY with $73 million in direct state investment, the Board can freeze resident

March 22, 2016

Chairman H. Carl McCall, SUNY Trustees To Make Budget Announcement

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall and members of the SUNY Board of Trustees will make a budget announcement during a press conference tomorrow in Albany.

March 22, 2016

Governor Cuomo Announces Milestone "Topping Off" at University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today celebrated the milestone "Topping Off" at the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The Governor signed a steel beam that was raised and placed atop the eight-story

March 18, 2016

SUNY Board of Trustees and Committees to Meet

Albany – The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York and its Committees will meet over the two-day period of March 23 and 24, 2016 at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.

March 17, 2016

SUNY, Federal Reserve Bank of New York Announce Partnership to Support Student Entrepreneurs

New York City – The State University of New York and Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) today announced a partnership to support students interested in entrepreneurial ventures and field study.

March 16, 2016

Governor Cuomo Announces Leading Photonics Companies to Invest $1.6 Billion in Rochester, Creating More Than 1,400 Jobs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that two leading photonics companies, Avogy and Photonica, will invest $1.6 billion and create more than 1,400 new high-tech jobs in Rochester.

March 14, 2016

ICYMI: Newsday & Times Union Endorse Extension of NYSUNY 2020, More State Aid for SUNY

Albany – Long Island’s Newsday and the Capital Region’s Times Union this weekend published editorials supporting the renewal of NYSUNY 2020 and increased state aid for The State University of New York.

March 11, 2016

Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program. Launched in 2013, the initiative rewards the state's highest performing teachers to ensure the best and brightest stay in the classroom

March 10, 2016

ICYMI: SUNY Trustees Publish Op-Ed Calling for Renewal of NYSUNY 2020

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today published an op-ed in the Poughkeepsie Journal calling for the renewal of NYSUNY 2020.

March 9, 2016

Chancellor Zimpher Highlights SUNY Resources During National Open Education Week

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today highlighted SUNY programs and resources as educators across the country recognize Open Education Week 2016 in an effort to raise awareness about free and open

March 8, 2016

SUNY, CUNY Community College Students Receive 2016 Phi Theta Kappa Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner today presented 77 SUNY and CUNY students with the 2016 PTK All-New York Academic Awards at the New York State Museum in Albany

March 7, 2016

Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Passing of Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett

"In her short time as president of Cornell University, Elizabeth Garrett made a significant and lasting impact on students, faculty, and staff as well as the local community;

March 7, 2016

Governor Cuomo Announces 18 Additional Companies Join START-UP NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 18 new businesses will join START-UP NY, relocating or expanding their operations across the state through innovative tax-free zones associated with public colleges and universities.

March 2, 2016

Chancellor Zimpher Announces $8 Million To Recruit Top Faculty Researchers

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced approximately $8 million awarded to SUNY campuses from the university system’s Investment and Performance Fund.