September 2020


September 30, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Appoints Dr. John Graham as SUNY’s First Student Advocate

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today the appointment of Dr. John Graham as SUNY's first Student Advocate, a senior position designed to elevate and lead the Chancellor's more student-centric priorities for
September 25, 2020
SUNY Campuses Surpass 100,000 Campus-Administered COVID Tests this Semester

Cobleskill, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY colleges and universities have eclipsed 100,000 total campus-administered COVID-19 tests for the fall semester.

September 25, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Issues Emergency Uniform SUNY-Wide Safety Protocols to Strengthen Penalties for Reckless Behavior and Non-Compliance of COVID-19 Codes

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today SUNY-wide standards for violators of COVID-19 safety protocols to strengthen penalties for reckless behavior and non-compliance.

September 25, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and PEF President Spence Announce Free, Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Agreement of PEF-Represented Employees at SUNY Campuses

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) President Wayne Spence today announced an agreement to conduct free, mandatory testing for PEF-represented employees at SUNY

September 24, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and Stony Brook University President McInnis Announce Partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University to Launch Pooled Surveillance Testing for COVID-19

Stony Brook, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis today announced that Stony Brook will expand its weekly testing capacity for students, faculty, and staff by partnering with
September 24, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and CSEA President Sullivan Announce Agreement to Conduct Free, Mandatory COVID-19 Testing of CSEA-Represented Employees at SUNY’s State-Operated Colleges, Universities, and Hospitals

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Mary E. Sullivan today announced an agreement to conduct free, mandatory testing for CSEA-represented employees at SUNY
September 23, 2020
Governor Cuomo and Chancellor Malatras Announce FDA Approval for COVID-19 Saliva Swab Test

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that the individual saliva swab diagnostic test for COVID-19 developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences has been granted

September 21, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Response to Off Campus SUNY Oneonta Party Captured on Instagram and Facebook Over the Past Weekend

"Enough!"
September 20, 2020
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Brockport Suspensions

“I spoke with SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson about her decision to place their men’s soccer program and several student athletes on interim suspension following a large gathering involving students who were violating safety protocols.

September 18, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, 'Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.' Justice Ginsburg spent her career forging a path of justice, step after step for decades—making this nation a fairer more equitable nation fo
September 18, 2020
SUNY Partners with Extreme Networks to Launch 2020-2021 Esports League to Promote Safe, Socially-Distant Competition and Connection Among Students

Albany, NY – With COVID-19 forcing college students to remain socially distant this school year, The State University of New York is partnering with Extreme Networks to launch the first-ever system-wide esports league to promote safe competition,

September 18, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Stanley Announce Precautionary Pause on All In-Person Classes and Activities to Allow COVID-19 Cases to Stabilize

Oswego, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley today announced the initiation of a precautionary, two-week pause on all in-person classes and activities to allow the COVID-19 case total
September 16, 2020
Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College Launch Pooled Surveillance Testing for COVID-19 for Employees

Binghamton, NY – Today, pooled surveillance testing began for employees at both Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College. During visits to both campuses, Chancellor Malatras praised the schools for their aggressive testing approach and
September 14, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras on an Agreement with UUP for Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for UUP-Represented Employees

“Today, we took another big step in protecting the public health and safety of our entire college community at The State University of New York. Thanks to major breakthroughs at SUNY Upstate Medical—and the collaboration with United University
September 14, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Launches “Mask Up or Pack Up” Campaign to Promote Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today launched SUNY's "Mask Up or Pack Up" campaign to promote universal compliance with evidence-based COVID-19 safety guidelines across SUNY's 64 colleges and universities.

September 13, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and President Bitterbaum Announce SUNY Upstate Medical to Conduct Pooled and Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at SUNY Cortland following Uptick in COVID Cases

Cortland, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced that SUNY Cortland will conduct pooled surveillance testing to at least 1,000 students weekly and double the frequency of wastewater

September 13, 2020
SUNY Oswego to Immediately Implement New Protocols in Response to Increase in COVID-19 Cases on Campus

Oswego, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley today announced a series of strict actions in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases on campus.

September 12, 2020
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Brockport Actions

“SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson and I spoke about her decision to suspend the wrestling program and launch a full-scale investigation into potential COVID-19 safety violations on the part of its members.

September 11, 2020
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Oswego Actions

“Today I spoke with SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley who informed me that given the additional cases of COVID-19 on campus she is taking immediate mitigation actions
September 9, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Announces Five Additional COVID-19 Testing Machines for Upstate Medical University to Increase SUNY Testing Capacity to More than 120,000 Tests Per Week

Syracuse, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY has secured five additional COVID-19 testing machines from Bio-Rad Laboratories allowing Upstate Medical University to enhance coronavirus testing capacity

September 6, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing Frequency During Visit to Western New York SUNY Colleges to Combat Recent Increase of Cases

Buffalo, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Erie Community College, and SUNY Fredonia will all increase their frequency of required pooled surveillance testing for

September 6, 2020
Governor Cuomo and Chancellor Malatras Launch COVID-19 Case Tracker Dashboard for SUNY's 64 Colleges and Universities

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced the launch of a SUNY system-wide COVID-19 case tracker dashboard. The centralized dashboard will provide real time, up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases, testing, and quarantine
September 4, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on No New COVID-19 Cases At SUNY Plattsburgh Following First Round of Pooled Surveillance Testing

“The fact that no new COVID-19 cases have surfaced at SUNY Plattsburgh after our first aggressive round of pooled surveillance testing is a testament to what can be accomplished when a campus family works together, acts responsibly, and looks out for
September 4, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Announces All SUNY Colleges and Universities to Implement Testing Program to Detect and Monitor COVID-19 Cases on Campuses

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that all SUNY colleges and universities will implement a testing program to continually detect COVID-19 cases on campuses.
September 4, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Statement on University at Buffalo COVID Cases

"I commend President Tripathi for moving quickly in responding to the COVID cases on campus by accelerating the launch of SUNY Upstate Medical's aggressive pooled surveillance testing program that can frequently test students, staff, and faculty on
September 3, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Directs SUNY Oneonta to Transition All Students to 100% Remote Learning Off Campus for Fall Semester Following Nearly 400 COVID-19 Cases

Oneonta, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today directed SUNY Oneonta to begin transitioning all students to 100 percent remote learning off campus for the duration of the fall semester following a surge of COVID-19 cases
September 2, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Statement on Tompkins Cortland Community College Action

“I spoke with TC3 President Montague who, out of an abundance of caution, decided to go to fully remote learning for the remainder of this week. Currently, six of TC3’s students have tested positive for COVID-19 and the college is investigating
September 1, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Fredonia Action

“Unfortunately, 13 SUNY Fredonia students have been suspended who clearly ignored COVID-19 safety protocols. Again, this is a small number of students—but their actions have a broader impact on the entire college community.

September 1, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Cobleskill President Terenzio Launch Immediate Pooled Testing for All Students on Campus as 12 Students Fail to Comply with COVID Safety Requirements

Cobleskill, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cobleskill President Marion Terenzio met on campus today to launch immediate pooled saliva testing for the coronavirus after 12 students failed to comply with campus COVID
September 1, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras and Upstate Medical Interim President Dewan Announce State Department of Health Approval of a SUNY Upstate Medical Saliva Diagnostic Test to Quickly Identify Positive COVID Cases

Syracuse, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Upstate Medical Interim President Mantosh Dewan, MD announced today that the New York State Department of Health approved the SUNY medical university's saliva diagnostic test to
September 1, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Geneseo Action

“Today, President Battles and I spoke and agree that the overwhelming majority of the students on the Geneseo campus are complying with the safety protocols.