October 2020


October 30, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on the Departure of Dr. Grace Wang as Interim President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development

"Yesterday evening, Dr. Grace Wang informed me she is stepping down as Interim President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute and as Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. Interim President Wang has made a positive impact on SUNY, esp
October 30, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY to Develop System-Wide Action Plan to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to Combat Racial Inequality and Division

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY will develop a system-wide action plan to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion.

October 28, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Issues Letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Strongly Opposing Proposed Changes to Student Visa Rules

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Regulatory Chief Sharon Hageman strongly opposing a proposed rule change that would impact more than 20,000 international
October 27, 2020
SUNY Adopts System-Wide Policy Requiring All On-Campus Students to Test Negative for COVID-19 Prior to Thanksgiving Break

Albany, NY – As colleges and universities prepare to wind down in-person classes and activities ahead of Thanksgiving, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY has adopted a policy mandating all students using on
October 23, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and Rockland Community College President Baston Announce Expanded Weekly COVID-19 Pooled Surveillance Testing

Suffern, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Rockland Community College President Michael A. Baston today announced that the SUNY campus will expand its weekly pooled surveillance testing program of all students, faculty,
October 23, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Corning Community College Expanded Testing

"When the state added portions of Steuben County to the yellow warning level because of increased COVID cases in the area, Corning Community College was set to increase testing to 20 percent of their students and staff weekly.

October 23, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Launches Newly Formed SUNY Student Voices Action Committee to Advise SUNY Leadership on Emerging, Critical Issues, and Challenges Facing Students Across the SUNY System

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced the formation of the SUNY Student Voices Action Committee, a newly created group composed of 27 students representing every SUNY sector—from university centers to
October 22, 2020
SUNY Community Issues Statement on the Importance of Diversity Training

On September 22, 2020, the White House issued an Executive Order aimed at curbing the use of certain modern diversity, equity, and inclusion training concepts by federal agencies, the Armed Services, and federal contractors and grantees. The Executiv
October 21, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and Binghamton University President Stenger Announce Cases on Campus Stabilize and Broome County Health Department Lifts Precautionary Pause

Binghamton, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Binghamton University President Harvey G. Stenger today announced cases on campus have stabilized and the Broome County Health Department lifted the precautionary pause on all

October 20, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Bitterbaum Extend Pause on All In-Person Classes and Activities for Additional Two Weeks in Effort to Stabilize COVID Case Rate on Campus

Cortland, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a two-week extension to Cortland’s pause on all in-person classes and activities in order to stabilize COVID cases on c
October 16, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Actions to Expand Eligibility and Ease Access to Food Assistance for New Yorkers

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced actions aimed at reducing food insecurity among community college students, older adults and disabled New Yorkers. These actions include expanding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility to up to
October 15, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Announces Dennis Craig as New Acting President to Lead SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that Dennis Craig will serve as the new Acting President for SUNY Oneonta. Chancellor Malatras made the announcement today from the SUNY Oneonta campus, joined by
October 12, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Kicks Off Statewide SUNY Prepare Innovation and Internship Program with SUNY Poly Interim President Wang

lUtica, NY – Beginning today, teams of students and faculty across SUNY campuses producing life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) and other innovative solutions to COVID-19 through student applied learning and research experience can apply

October 7, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and Binghamton University President Stenger Announce Precautionary Pause on All In-Person Classes and Activities in Response to COVID Surge in Broome County and On Campus

Binghamton, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and Binghamton University President Harvey G. Stenger today announced the initiation of a precautionary pause on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID
October 5, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Bitterbaum Announce Pause on All In-Person Classes and Campus Activities Following Increase in COVID Cases

Cortland, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum today announced a pause on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID cases.

October 5, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and PBA President & University Police Officers Director Law Announce Free, Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Agreement of PBA-Represented Employees at SUNY Campuses

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS) President & University Police Officers Director Ryan Law today announced an agreement to conduct free, mandatory

October 4, 2020
SUNY Launches a Comprehensive Plan to Expand Access to Mental Health Services to Every Student

Brooklyn, NY – In response to a nationwide uptick in mental health and wellness needs among college students due to the impact of COVID-19, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced a comprehensive plan to expand access to

October 3, 2020
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Corning Community College Actions

"SUNY Corning Community College President Mullaney and I have been in constant contact as we track COVID-19 cases in the college community. Extensive testing on campus has yielded only cases in the single digits, yet the college wants to be
October 2, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Stanley Announce Oswego County Health Department Lifts Precautionary Pause on In-Person Classes as Dining Hall and Services Remain Remote

Oswego, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley today announced the Oswego County Health Department lifted the precautionary pause on in-person classes on campus as dining hall and
October 1, 2020
Chancellor Malatras Statement on COVID Alert NY App

"All of SUNY fully supports the COVID Alert NY app as yet another tool to utilize in our continuing fight to contain the COVID virus on our campuses. University at Albany, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY Plattsburgh were proud to participate in the development
October 1, 2020
Chancellor Malatras and SUNY Adirondack President Duffy Announce Expanded COVID-19 Pool Testing to Include Tests for Every Student Once Every Two Weeks

Queensbury, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Adirondack President Kristine D. Duffy today announced that the college will expand its on-campus pooled surveillance testing program done in partnership with SUNY Upstate