February 2023


February 28, 2023
SUNY Chancellor Announces the Appointment of Dina Refki and Guillermo A. Martinez to the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the appointment of Dr. Dina Refki and Guillermo A. Martinez to the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy. Dr. Refki will serve as executive
February 24, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces $5 Million Partnership to Expand Direct Support Professional Credentialing

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered into a $5 million agreement with the State University of New York to expand a program that will enable direct support
February 19, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces 2022-23 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program Winners

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the five 2022-23 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. The scholarship honors Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant who was tragically killed as an innocent victim of gun violence in 2015.

February 15, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Prior Learning Assessment Expansion at Jefferson Community College to Help Adult Learners, and Current and Former Military Service Members Advance Their Careers

Watertown, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that Jefferson Community College will build on its Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program of granting college credits for demonstrated learning outside the
February 10, 2023
ICYMI: State’s Higher Education Leaders Unite Behind Legislation to Address Urgent Nursing Shortage

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. along with City University of New York Chancellor Félix Rodríquez and the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York President Lola Brabham penned an op-ed in
February 9, 2023
Chancellor King Announces $1.4 Million NYS Grant to Increase Enrollment and Student Success at Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY – To bolster enrollment and build on student success at Dutchess Community College, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the college has received a $1.4 million state award to improve access,

February 8, 2023
Statement from SUNY Chancellor King on President Biden’s State of the Union

"In his State of the Union address, President Biden rightly highlighted public higher education and, especially, our nation’s community colleges as engines of opportunity and upward mobility for students and communities. We are deeply proud that SUNY
February 7, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Significant Step to Recognize Demonstrated Learning Towards Degree Completion, Workforce Advancement

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced a significant expansion of SUNY's policy on Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) that awards academic credit for learning that takes place outside of the traditional
February 7, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoint Dr. Suzanne Smith as SUNY Potsdam’s Next President

Albany, NY – At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Suzanne Smith as SUNY Potsdam’s next president. The announcement was made by the Board and Chancellor King
February 1, 2023
Statement from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees on Governor Hochul’s FY 2024 Executive Budget Proposal

"One year ago, Governor Hochul set a vision for making SUNY the best system of public higher education in the country. Today, she is continuing to follow through on that promise with a roadmap for achieving that vision and furthering SUNY's legacy of
February 1, 2023
A Message to the SUNY Community During Black History Month from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees

Black History Month was created to celebrate and elevate the achievements of African Americans and their significant contributions to the foundation on which this country was built and the evolution of our democracy. From the visual arts and medicine