April 2017


April 27, 2017
Statement by SUNY Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communications Casey Vattimo

"SUNY procurement oversight was wisely amended by the Legislature in 2011, and those changes were extended in 2016, following an audit by the Comptroller himself.

April 25, 2017
SUNY Presidents Express Support for Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as Next Chancellor

Albany – Presidents from throughout The State University of New York expressed their support for yesterday’s Board of Trustees appointment of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th chancellor of SUNY.
April 24, 2017
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Appointment of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as SUNY Chancellor

"Congratulations to Dr. Kristina M. Johnson on her appointment as the 13th Chancellor of the State University of New York. Dr. Johnson is an exceptional talent who brings an extensive record in higher education, the sciences, and the private sector t
April 24, 2017
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th Chancellor

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th chancellor of SUNY, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States.
April 24, 2017
SUNY Board of Trustees To Appoint University System’s 13th Chancellor

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees will meet in Albany today at 3:00 p.m., and is expected to appoint Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th chancellor of SUNY.
April 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Promotes Organ Donation Across New York State on Donate Life's Blue and Green Day

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers applying for health insurance through NY State of Health, New York’s official health plan marketplace, can now enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry as an organ donor.

April 21, 2017
SUNY Board of Trustees and Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Personnel to Meet

The State University of New York Board of Trustees and the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Personnel will meet Monday, April 24, 2017
April 13, 2017
SUNY Announces New "Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher Scholarship for Teacher Education"

Syracuse – The State University of New York today announced a new scholarship for students created by the university system’s Association of Council Members and College Trustees (ACT) in recognition of Chancellor Zimpher’s dedication

April 12, 2017
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting First-in-the-Nation Excelsior Scholarship Program to Provide Tuition-Free College to Middle Class Families

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation enacting the Excelsior Scholarship, the first-of-its-kind in the nation program to provide tuition-free college at New York’s public universities to families
April 10, 2017
Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher to Chair First StriveTogether Board of Directors

Cincinnati, Ohio – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher will chair the first StriveTogether Board of Directors, the organization recently announced. A co-founder of StriveTogether, Chancellor Zimpher has ensured SUNY’s
April 8, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on New York State Budget Agreement

"With investment to bring a SUNY education within reach for all New Yorkers, this year's budget is affirmation from the State that our colleges and universities offer a top-quality higher education
April 8, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces First-in-the-Nation Excelsior Scholarship Program Will Provide Tuition-Free College to Middle-Class Families

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Excelsior Scholarship, a first-of-its-kind in the nation program will provide tuition-free college at New York’s public colleges and universities
April 5, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher Honors 256 SUNY Students for Academic Excellence and Leadership

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today presented 256 students from across the state with the 2017 Chancellor's Award for Excellence. SUNY students, their families, campus presidents, and faculty convened in Albany to congratulate this year's awardees
April 4, 2017
SUNY Chief Diversity Officer Earns Spot on ACE Fellow Program to Cultivate Diverse Institutional Leaders

Albany – The State University of New York today announced that Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Carlos Medina has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year, following a rigorous and competitive application process.