October 2022


October 28, 2022
Chairman Merryl H. Tisch, SUNY Board of Trustees, Chairman Emeritus H. Carl McCall, and Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on the Passing of SUNY Old Westbury President Emeritus Calvin O. Butts, III

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, a cherished friend and leader in higher education. As President of SUNY Old Westbury, he educated and mentored thousands of SUNY students over the course of his nearly 21 years

October 25, 2022
SUNY Launches Two-Week No-Fee Application Period To Expand College Accessibility

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced it dropped application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for two weeks through Sunday, Nov. 6—allowing prospective students to apply to up to five campuses completely free of charge
October 24, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million Empire State Teacher Residency Program to Increase Teacher Support and Retention

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Empire State Teacher Residency Program through the New York State Department of Labor. This program will provide matching funding for local public school districts and/or Boards of Cooperative
October 18, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces $15.6 Million Child Care Expansion at SUNY and CUNY Campuses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $15.6 million state investment to expand child care access at the State University of New York and the City University of New York. The funding includes $10.8 million to address child care deserts across SUNY
October 4, 2022
Statement from SUNY Board of Trustees and Interim Chancellor Stanley on Micron and the Largest Long-Term Investment in New York State Manufacturing

"Micron’s $100 billion investment in New York manufacturing is yet more proof that our state is integral in helping to reestablish U.S. global leadership in the semiconductor industry. We have the financial backing of the historic CHIPS and Science
October 3, 2022
Statement from SUNY Board of Trustees and Interim Chancellor Stanley Congratulating UAlbany President Rodríguez

"SUNY joins University at Albany in applauding President Havidán Rodríguez for being named to President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.