March 2017


March 30, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher Honored With The Distinguished Service Award For Community College Advocacy

Binghamton – Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, chancellor of The State University of New York, today received the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing advocacy for community colleges in New York State and across the nation.
March 29, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Two Additional Higher Education Institutions Receive Permits to Research Industrial Hemp

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that two new institutions of higher education have applied for and received research permits under the State’s Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot program. Binghamton University and SUNY Sullivan are
March 25, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the State University of New York Hispanic Leadership Institute, charged with developing and supporting the next generation of executive-level Latino leaders across the SUNY system.
March 22, 2017
New York Small Business Development Center Joins National Celebration of First-Ever SBDC Day

Albany –The New York Small Business Development Center today announced its recognition and celebration of the first-ever “SBDC Day,” honoring Small Business Development Centers.

March 20, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Application for 2017 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the State University of New York is now accepting applications for the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. This scholarship is in honor of Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant, who was tragically
March 17, 2017
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 three-day period of March 21, 22, and 23, 2017 at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.
March 13, 2017
SUNY and CUNY Presidents Endorse Governor Cuomo's Excelsior Scholarship Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced statewide support for the Excelsior Scholarship Program from the college and university presidents throughout The State University of New York and City University of New York.

March 9, 2017
SUNY, National Grid Announce Applied Learning Partnership To Support the Clean Energy Workforce

Melville, NY – Following a successful pilot at Farmingdale State College, The State University of New York and National Grid today announced a partnership to train the next generation of clean energy employees.
March 7, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Facebook New York to Host Final Judging and Pitch Session of Making College Possible Coding Challenge

Five Finalist Teams from SUNY Albany, SUNY Fredonia, Stony Brook University and Queens College Will Present to Tech and Business Leaders. Final Judging Will be Hosted at the Facebook NY Office on Friday, March 10.
March 6, 2017
ICYMI: Chairman McCall Shares a Message of Celebration, Encouragement, and Inspiration to SUNY EOP Students

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall celebrated the success of SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program at the University at Albany’s EOP Spring 2017 Student Assembly, delivering an encouraging
March 2, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher Receives David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education

Tampa, Fla. – Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, chancellor of The State University of New York, today received the David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education, which is presented by the American Association of Colleges for