May 2017


May 25, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Unanimous Approval of Excelsior Scholarship Regulations

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Board of Trustees voted to approve regulations governing the Excelsior Scholarship,
May 24, 2017
Statement by Chairman McCall and Chancellor Zimpher on Alexander N. Cartwright’s Appointment as Missouri Chancellor

"Alex Cartwright is a brilliant academic leader and researcher who has helped elevate The State University of New York as a national model of public higher education.
May 10, 2017
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints 21 Faculty to Distinguished Ranks

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees recently approved the appointments of 21 faculty to the Distinguished Faculty Rank.

May 8, 2017
New York SBDC Clients Sweep 2017 SBA Syracuse District Awards

Albany – The New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced three of its clients as 2017 Syracuse District Small Business Week Award winners, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
May 5, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White

Chancellors of the Country’s Largest Systems of Higher Education Applaud the Restoration of Year-Round Pell
May 4, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher Announces 2016-17 Scholar Athlete Awards

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced 77 recipients of the 2016-17 Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence and athletic achievement.
May 4, 2017
Members of Cuomo Administration and SUNY Leaders to Hold Excelsior Scholarship Information Sessions at SUNY Campuses Across New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an updated schedule for members of his administration and SUNY leaders to hold information sessions about the first-in-the nation program to provide tuition-free college at New York’s
May 3, 2017
SUNY Board of Trustees and Community Colleges Announce Presidential Appointments

Garden City – The State University of New York Board of Trustees, together with the respective boards at Jefferson, Rockland, and Tompkins Cortland Community Colleges today announced the following presidential appointments.
May 3, 2017
Chancellor Zimpher, Alan Alda Announce “Communicating Science” Pilot Program

Garden City – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and acclaimed actor, writer, and director Alan Alda today announced an expanded partnership between SUNY and Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center
May 2, 2017
New York Small Business Development Center Wins SBA’s Excellence and Innovation Award

Albany – The Staten Island Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2017 Excellence and Innovation Award Winner for both the New York District as well as SBA’s Region II,
May 1, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces $2.6 Million to Prevent Drug Use and Underage Drinking on 20 SUNY and CUNY College Campuses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $2.5 million has been awarded to 20 SUNY and CUNY Colleges in 17 counties across New York to help prevent and reduce underage drinking and drug use.