April 2019


April 30, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dennis Craig as Purchase College Interim President

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dennis Craig as interim president of Purchase College. His role is effective on August 1, 2019, following the previously announced departure of President Thomas J. Schwarz

April 30, 2019
Chancellor Kristina Johnson Announces New SUNY Clean Energy Roadmap in Partnership with New York State Agencies to Accelerate Progress Toward Governor Cuomo’s Goals

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced The State University of New York is joining forces with New York State’s energy agencies to launch the Clean Energy Roadmap, which will accelerate progress toward Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s goal
April 29, 2019
SUNY Students Shine at 2019 New York Business Plan Competition

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today congratulated the eight winning student teams representing SUNY at the 10th annual New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) Finals at The Sage Armory in Albany.
April 24, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Honors 210 SUNY Students for Academic Excellence and Leadership

Albany –State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today presented 210 SUNY students from across the state with the 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY is On Target to Meet Governor Cuomo’s Statewide 2020 Energy Use Goals

Albany – In celebration of Earth Day, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that The State University of New York is on target to meet Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s statewide energy use goals of reducing average energy use intensity
April 17, 2019
Governor Cuomo Directs Higher Education Services Corporation To Broaden Interpretation Of Merit Scholarship Eligibility For Gold Star Families

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Higher Education Services Corporation to broaden the interpretation of eligibility for New York's Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship.

April 16, 2019
SUNY Plaza Building to be Lit in Blue, White, and Red Following the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire

Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that The State University of New York’s historic building in downtown Albany will be lit in the colors of the French flag following the Notre Dame Cathedral fire.
April 16, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Congratulates 18 SUNY Students for Receiving Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation

Awardees are the largest group in recent history and will pursue studies in fields ranging from applied mathematics to marine biology. NSF's prestigious program also names 16 Honorable Mentions
April 10, 2019
Chairman H. Carl McCall announces Retirement from The State University of New York’s Board of Trustees

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced the initial results of SUNY’s Apprenticeship Program, initiated by $3 million in funding from Governor Cuomo in support of registered apprenticeships.

April 5, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Partnership that Provides Students at SUNY Old Westbury with Healthcare Degrees from Downstate Medical Center

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced a first-of-its kind partnership between SUNY Downstate Medical Center and SUNY Old Westbury that will offer eligible students the opportunity to pursue

April 4, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Retirement of SUNY Fredonia President

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that after more than 40 years of service and leadership in public higher education, Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath, President of SUNY Fredonia plans to retire

April 2, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces SUNY’s Got Your Back Event at Cobleskill Campus

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced an event at SUNY Cobleskill today to promote SUNY’s Got Your Back, an initiative to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and build awareness of