December 2022


December 27, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Excelsior Scholarship Application Open for New Applicants for Spring 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the Spring 2023 term is now open here. The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid, allows eligible
December 23, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Selection of 221 New York State Master Teachers to Join Statewide Network of STEM Educators

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the selection of 221 educators to the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of public school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. These educators will join
December 13, 2022
SUNY Board Of Trustees Authorizes In-State Tuition For Students From All Nations Granted Temporary Protected Status

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today authorized state-operated colleges and universities to offer in-state tuition to students from nations granted Temporary Protected Status, including those who cannot return home an
December 5, 2022
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints John B. King, Jr., Lifelong Educator and former U.S. Secretary of Education, as the System’s 15th Chancellor

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of John B. King Jr. as the 15th chancellor of SUNY, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States.
December 1, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces $28 Million In Federal Funding To Help Students Prepare for College

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State was awarded a $28 million, seven-year Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase college and career

December 1, 2022
SUNY Announces Historic Increases in College Applications to SUNY Campuses from New Yorkers and Out-of-State Students

Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced historic increases in applications from New Yorkers and out-of-state students to SUNY campuses. As of November 25, SUNY has seen a more than 110 percent year-over-year increase – from 97,257