October 2024


October 31, 2024
Governor Hochul Celebrates Over 140 Exceptional Teachers and 26 Master Counselors Chosen to Support New York State's World Class Education System

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of 144 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,700 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational
October 30, 2024
Chancellor King Announces Inaugural Class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, a key initiative aimed at further advancing SUNY nursing programs
October 29, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Issue Joint Letter Reminding NYC High School Students to Apply to SUNY During Free Application Weeks

Albany and New York, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos issued a joint letter to graduating NYC Public Schools seniors and their families reminding students t
October 28, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Announces 2024 SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance Awardees

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the 2024 SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance grant recipients. Fourteen outstanding researchers from SUNY's four university centers have been awarded grants this year
October 24, 2024
You're Accepted! Governor Hochul Launches New Initiative to Help New York Students Enroll at Public Colleges and Universities

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the SUNY Top 10% Promise Program, creating a direct pathway for the highest-achieving New York high school seniors to gain admission and enroll at select SUNY colleges and universities.
October 23, 2024
Chancellor King Announces Release of SUNY Transfer Task Force Report and Encourages Comments

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the release of a report from the SUNY Transfer Task Force, which brought together campus leaders, faculty, and other stakeholders to develop system-wide
October 22, 2024
Chancellor King Announces SUNY ASAP|ACE Met Ambitious Enrollment Targets and Demonstrates Promising Impact on Student Success

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced that one year after stating plans to replicate the nation’s leading evidence-based retention and completion model, 4,270 students are now enrolled in ASAP|ACE
October 22, 2024
Chancellor King Launches SUNY Institute for Local News, Announces 20 Summer Reporting Internships for SUNY Students

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the launch of the SUNY Institute for Local News as a result of funding from Lumina Foundation and in partnership with the Center for Community News.
October 21, 2024
During College Application Month, Chancellor King Announces Free Application Weeks and Fee Waivers for High School Seniors Applying to the 64 SUNY Campuses

Albany, NY – Today, during College Application Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced SUNY will waive up to five application fees per student across its 64 colleges and universities from October 21 through November
October 18, 2024
Saving Families Money: Governor Hochul Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students Starting on October 21

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York, the City University of New York and over 50 private colleges and universities throughout New York State have again come together to offer free application opportunities for
October 16, 2024
Chancellor King, Lt. Governor Delgado, DOCCS Commissioner, State Legislators, Members of the Governor’s Staff, and Students in Prison Hold Roundtable Discussion on Higher Education in Prison Program

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. convened stakeholders for a discussion about the benefits of higher education in prison and the expansion of SUNY’s higher education in prison program, which currently includes 14
October 11, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Joins Finger Lakes Community College Community to Celebrate New State Operating Funding for Community Colleges in 2024-25 Enacted Budget

Canandaigua, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today joined Finger Lakes Community College President Robert K. Nye, Assemblymember Brian Manktelow, and the FLCC community to celebrate the college’s expanded healthcare
October 11, 2024
Governor Hochul Launches First Phase of Empire AI, Powering Critical Research for the Public Good Just Six Months After FY25 Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's first-in-the-nation Empire AI Consortium will commence research this fall, just six months after it was included in the FY25 Enacted Budget. The Simons Foundation made a philanthropic contribution of
October 10, 2024
Governor Hochul Unveils New State-of-the-Art AI Supercomputer at the University at Albany

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the unveiling of an advanced University-based AI supercomputer at the University at Albany. The new $16.5 million supercomputer, powered by 24 NVIDIA DGX systems, is a central pillar in UAlbany’s AI Plus
October 7, 2024
Statement from SUNY Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel

"Today, we solemnly mark the anniversary of October 7, a day when horrific acts of terrorism sent waves of grief throughout Israel and the global community. At SUNY, we remember the victims of these atrocities, pray for the safe return of hostages,
October 1, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Child Care Center Opening at Jamestown Community College

Olean, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the opening of a new child care center at Jamestown Community College. The center offers nearly 50 spots during the school year and 100 over the summer months for