October 2023


October 26, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces System-Wide Fee Waiver for All AmeriCorps Alumni Applying to a SUNY Campus

Little Rock, AR – Addressing the Clinton Foundation's "AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward" summit, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced 15 SUNY colleges and universities have been recognized as AmeriCorps "Schools of Na
October 25, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Banks Partner to Send Personalized College Application Letters to Every NYC High School Senior

New York, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced their partnership to send personalized welcome letters to every New York City high school senior
October 20, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Civic Education and Engagement and Civil Discourse Fellows

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that 10 Civic Education and Engagement and Civil Discourse Fellows will advance SUNY’s shared commitment to civic engagement as an essential outcome of higher education and
October 18, 2023
Governor Hochul Convenes First-Ever Summit Dedicated to Helping More High School Students Fill Out Their Financial Aid Forms

Governor Kathy Hochul today convened the State University of New York, City University of New York, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, the New York State Education Department, and the Higher Education Services Corporation for
October 17, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Director-in-Residence of the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that 2023 SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) Fellow Doris Díaz-Kelly has been named the second director-in-residence of the institute. Díaz-Kelly was chosen

October 16, 2023
SUNY Launches Two-Week Free Application Period To Expand College Access

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced application fees have been waived for SUNY colleges and universities across the state for two weeks, from October 16 to October 29.

October 16, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces 20 Million Public-Private Investment to Advance Artificial Intelligence Goals

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $20 million investment and collaboration between University at Albany and IBM to advance artificial intelligence goals, and a SUNY AI Research Group. Under the Governor's direction, New York State is leading
October 11, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Federal Grant to Launch SUNY FAFSA Completion Corps to Help Prospective Students Access Financial Aid

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the SUNY FAFSA Completion Corps, which will help prospective students complete the new federal application for college financial aid. SUNY received a nearly
October 5, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Application Fee Waivers Across NYS Public and Private Colleges This October

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York, the City University of New York, and 40 private colleges and universities in New York State will have free application opportunities for high school seniors throughout the
October 3, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Third Class of Educational Opportunity Program Student Ambassadors

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the third class of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Ambassadors. Twenty-two students from 21 campuses will serve as mentors to other students and