February 2024


February 23, 2024
Chancellor King Announces Expansion of SUNY’s Efforts to Support FAFSA Completion

Albany, NY – Building on SUNY Financial Aid Days, Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the expansion of SUNY’s efforts through the spring to provide applicants to all 64 campuses with more support to complete the FAFSA
February 21, 2024
Chancellor King Announces Application Opening for the SUNY/Office of Mental Health Scholarship Program

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the application opening for the SUNY/Office of Mental Health Scholarship Program. Established in August 2022 by Governor Kathy Hochul with a $4 million federal
February 16, 2024
SUNY Launches Second Year of the Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund with Special Initiative Focused on AI for the Public Good

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the second year of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund which will provide over 150 undergraduates with paid internships this summer at eight campuses.
February 15, 2024
Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Commitment to Improve Student Food Security

Schenectady, NY – At a visit to SUNY Schenectady's food pantry for a discussion on student food security, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. highlighted SUNY's work to improve student success by connecting students to SNAP and

February 7, 2024
SUNY Announces Engagement and Visioning Process for $300 Million Capital Commitment to Building SUNY Downstate’s Future

Brooklyn, N.Y. – The State University of New York today announced that it will launch a community-driven visioning process to shape its proposed $300 million capital investment to build a stronger SUNY Downstate. SUNY will engage in a robust
February 6, 2024
Governor Hochul Expands Access to Internship Experiences for 3,000 SUNY Students

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities before graduation.
February 2, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility for SUNY and CUNY Workforce Development Programs

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the first-ever Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to cover hundreds of SUNY and CUNY non-degree programs that lead to jobs in high-demand, growing fields.

February 1, 2024
Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Black History Month

"This Black History Month, we celebrate the theme of ‘African Americans and the Arts,' and pay homage to the significant contributions Black creators have made to the arts since, and even before, our nation's founding.