January 2026


January 30, 2026
Governor Hochul Announces Empire AI SUNY Campus Partnerships to Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Use for the Public Good

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Empire AI campus partnerships between SUNY's university centers, university colleges, technology colleges, and community colleges to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and education for the public good
January 30, 2026
Chancellor King Announces 2026 Fellowship Class for SUNY Leadership Institutes

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the 2026 Fellowship Class for SUNY's Leadership Institutes. The announcement comes following the first in-person retreat for the 2026 Leadership Institute fellows,

January 29, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates "Building Bridges" Civic Engagement Student Leadership Grant Winners

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the first round of awards from the “Building Bridges” civic engagement student leadership awards. The initiative, which was announced in Chancellor King’s 2025
January 28, 2026
Governor Hochul Announces SUNY to Adopt System-wide ‘Science of Reading’ Policy to Better Equip Future Teachers and Ensure Student Success

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) system is updating expectations for all educator preparation programs to align with the "Science of Reading," which is a set of evidence-based principles for providing
January 27, 2026
Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

"The United Nations established International Holocaust Remembrance Day—on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration and extermination camp—as a somber opportunity to reflect on how we each can do our part to uphold
January 23, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Holds Virtual Event to Encourage New York Students to Fill Out the FAFSA Form

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. held a "Fill Out Your FAFSA" virtual event alongside SUNY students as part of his ongoing efforts to encourage high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal
January 23, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Applications Open for Empire State Summer Service Corps Program

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that applications for the Empire State Summer Service Corps Program are now open. The opening of the application marks the second year of the summer corps program.
January 21, 2026
Governor Hochul Launches the Nation’s First Independent AI Research Center at a Public University at the State University of New York at Binghamton

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the largest academic gift in the history of the State University of New York at Binghamton, establishing the Center for AI Responsibility and Research as the first-ever independent AI research center at any
January 21, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Visits SUNY Plattsburgh to Highlight Successful Co-Location of Clinton Community College on Campus

Plattsburgh, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Plattsburgh to highlight Clinton Community College's successful co-location on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. During his visit, Chancellor King joined SUNY
January 21, 2026
SUNY Chancellor Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Clinton Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY community colleges throughout the state to promote New York
January 20, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY2026-27 Executive Budget

"Governor Hochul's Executive Budget builds on her commitment to public higher education and New York's long-term prosperity. We are grateful to Governor Hochul for another historic year of investments in SUNY's affordable excellence, research leaders
January 20, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Participates in Day of Service to Honor Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. participated in a day of service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chancellor King joined SUNY Trustees Courtney Burke and Luca Rallis, SUNY Adirondack Trustee
January 19, 2026
Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the civil rights movement who shared his dream of a just and equitable world for future generations to inherit.
January 16, 2026
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Micron’s Groundbreaking

"Micron's groundbreaking is another giant leap forward as New York State continues to grow its global leadership in the semiconductor industry. At SUNY, we are excited for what this investment will mean for our state, and we are proud that our campus
January 16, 2026
Chancellor King Celebrates SUNY Sports with Visit to Albany VS Binghamton Basketball Game

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated and highlighted the many opportunities to watch great games throughout New York State through SUNY's team sports and athletic competitions.
January 15, 2026
In Recognition of National Blood Donor Month, SUNY Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Campus Blood Drives

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted the efforts of students, faculty, and staff to save lives through blood drives and donations as part of SUNY's observance of January as National Blood Donor Month
January 13, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

"SUNY is grateful for Governor Hochul's steadfast commitment to public higher education—each year taking strides to build on SUNY's success in affordable excellence, cutting-edge research, and upward mobility. In this year's State of the State
January 13, 2026
SUNY and NYU forge landmark partnership to launch Higher Education Design Lab

New York – The State University of New York (SUNY) and New York University (NYU) – the largest comprehensive public college and university system in the United States and the largest private non-profit university – announced the launch of The Higher

January 9, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Joins SUNY Reconnect Information Session to Encourage Adult New Yorkers to Earn a Free Community College Degree

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. participated in a virtual information session to encourage New Yorkers to sign up for Governor Kathy Hochul’s SUNY Reconnect program. The virtual sessions, which have taken place
January 8, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Kicks Off Spring Semester of the SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Columbia-Greene Community College to kick off the Spring semester part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY community colleges
January 8, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Mental Health First Aid Grants to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced awards through SUNY's Mental Health First Aid Grant Program, providing targeted funding to strengthen campus-wide approaches to student mental health and well-being
January 6, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Campus Chefs Competing in Annual SUNY Battle of the Chefs

Verona, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the SUNY campus chefs who competed in the third annual Battle of the Chefs competition. The competition, held during the State University of New York Auxiliary
January 2, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Launches Additional Programs to Assist with Housing, Food, and Transportation Insecurity

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced basic needs programs to assist students further with housing, food, and transportation support. The initiatives will take place across 18 SUNY campuses during the