February 2021


February 26, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Directs SUNY-Wide Survey and Comprehensive Review of Discrimination and Racial Inequities on All Campuses

Albany, NY –State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that SUNY will conduct a survey starting September 1st that will provide a comprehensive review of discrimination and racial inequities on all campuses.

February 25, 2021
SUNY Announces Comprehensive 25-Point Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan to Close the Racial Equity Gaps, and Eliminate Cultural and Institutional Racial Discrimination Across SUNY

Albany, NY – During today’s State University of New York Board of Trustees meeting, Chancellor Jim Malatras announced SUNY's 25-point Action Plan to close racial equity gaps and eliminate cultural, institutional, and regulatory racial discrimination

February 24, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Campus Vaccination Sites

"Over the past couple of months, our SUNY campuses and hospitals have proudly served as vaccination centers for state and county officials—providing space and resources to vaccinate more than 300,000 individuals thus far and counting.
February 23, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Athletic Conference Spring Sports to Resume on March 20

Oswego, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) will resume spring sports on March 20. Lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field will
February 23, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Four-Point Plan to Reduce Sexual Violence in Educational Institutions as Part of 2021 Women's Agenda

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a four-point plan to reduce sexual violence in educational institutions as part of the state's 2021 Women's Agenda. As part of this plan, the Governor has directed SUNY and the state's Office to End Domestic
February 22, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY to Eliminate Application Fees for Low-Income Students Applying to SUNY Campuses

Utica, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today the elimination of application fees for high school seniors from low-income households applying to SUNY campuses. Beginning on March 1, students who financially qualify
February 20, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Forbes “2021 America’s Best Large Employers” Recognition of University at Buffalo and Upstate Medical University

"SUNY's ability to provide a high quality and nationally ranked education for our students is the direct result of our leadership—true experts in their fields—and we are competitive in drawing in the best in the business.

February 19, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Updated Guidance for Positivity Rates and Testing Protocols on College Campuses

"Since late August 2020, SUNY has worked aggressively to build the most robust college COVID-19 testing regimen in the nation. Because of breakthrough testing innovations at SUNY Upstate Medical—which created the world’s most accurate saliva test—
February 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Releases Updated Guidance for Infection Rates and Testing Protocols on College Campuses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released updated guidance for infection rates and testing protocols on college campuses. Colleges and universities testing at least 25 percent of total on-campus students, faculty and staff weekly will not be required
February 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces First Ever Statewide Initiative to Help More EOP Students Get Into SUNY’s Medical Universities

Syracuse, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today the first ever statewide initiative to help more Educational Opportunity Program students get into SUNY’s medical universities.

February 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on Stony Brook Surpassing 25,000 Vaccinations

"Within one month since Stony Brook University received its first vaccine shipments for the general public, today they reached a significant milestone of 25,000 people vaccinated. The fight against COVID-19 has been a difficult and long one, but SUNY
February 17, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Campuses Administered Over One Million COVID-19 Tests Since Start of 2020-2021 Academic Year

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that SUNY campuses have just surpassed the one millionth COVID-19 test administered since the start of the 2020-2021 academic year.
February 15, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Responds to Large Parties Held By SUNY Cortland Students

"I have received a report from the City of Cortland Police Department about large unauthorized parties held by SUNY Cortland students in recent weeks. At least one of the parties had up to 100 people packed into a house. As a result, there have been

February 14, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces Grant Program to Expand SUNY Campus Pantry Resources to Combat Food Insecurity Made Worse for Students During the Pandemic

Binghamton, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced a grant program to expand SUNY campus pantry resources to combat food insecurity—an issue that’s become even more dire for students during the pandemic. SUNY will p
February 12, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam Sharing Resources for the Community On and Off Campus

"In January when SUNY Potsdam agreed to serve as a state vaccination center, the campus selflessly gave up its ice rink without question—even though their players had sacrificed so much ice time already because of the pandemic.
February 10, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces New SUNY for All Program “Big Dreams, Small Step” to Close College Equity Gaps for High School Seniors

Albany, NY – While colleges and universities across the nation are seeing declines in applications amongst high school seniors hit hardest by the pandemic, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today a new SUNY for All
February 8, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Visits SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton and North Country Community Colleges as they Prepare for Spring Reopening

Plattsburgh, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today visited and toured SUNY Plattsburgh, and Clinton and North Country Community Colleges as they begin weekly testing of all students, faculty, and staff on campus and prepare

February 7, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Launches Upgraded SUNY COVID-19 Tracker with Additional Trend and Comparative Data to Immediately Isolate and Respond to Cases on Campuses

Albany, NY – As return to campus for the spring semester, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today the launch of enhancements to the COVID-19 Tracker dashboard found here.

February 5, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Expands SUNY for All Initiative By Connecting More New Yorkers Financially Impacted by COVID and Food Insecurity With SUNY’s Free Online Training Center

Rochester, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced the expansion of SUNY for All initiative by connecting more New Yorkers financially impacted by COVID and food insecurity with SUNY’s free Online Training Center.

February 3, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY for All to Assist 10,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity and Extends Access to More NYers Hit Hardest by COVID-19 with Free Online Training

Troy, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today launched a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program auto-enrollment program for approximately 10,000 SUNY students facing food insecurity, who are eligible for benefits but may