December 2014


December 30, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces 13 More Businesses will Create More Than 260 New Jobs in New York State Under START-UP NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 13 additional businesses will expand or locate in New York State as a result of START-UP NY, joining the more than 40 companies already participating in the new initiative that creates tax-free areas
December 16, 2014
SUNY Provost Alexander N. Cartwright Named As National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Albany – The State University of New York today announced that SUNY Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright has been named as a National Academy of Inventors® (NAI) Fellow, a high professional distinction
December 13, 2014
Governor Cuomo Launches $50 Million Innovation Venture Capital Fund to Support and Attract New High Growth Businesses.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund to support entrepreneurs making the transition from research to marketplace
December 9, 2014
NYPA and SUNY Complete Build Smart NY Energy Efficiency Projects

White Plains — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced that it has completed comprehensive energy efficiency projects at two State University of New York campuses – the University at Buffalo and Upstate Medical University
December 8, 2014
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher Receives Rockefeller Award for Public Service

Albany – The New York State Academy for Public Administration today presented State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with the prestigious Nelson A. Rockefeller Award, the highest recognition of distinguished public service
December 8, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Commends 20 Campuses on President’s Honor Roll for Community Service Recognition

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that 20 SUNY campuses were named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes colleges and universities who achieve
December 5, 2014
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Hub Launches in Japan

Albany – The State University of New York today announced the launch of a new Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL) Hub at Kansai University in Osaka, Japan. The new hub will link to the SUNY COIL Center, located in New York City
December 4, 2014
SUNY, Albany Promise Highlighted at White House Summit on College Opportunity

Washington, DC – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, SUNY Fredonia President Virginia S, Horvath, University at Albany President Robert J. Jones, and
December 3, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher, Albany Promise Delegation To Attend White House Summit on Expanding College Opportunity

Washington, DC – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, University at Albany President Robert J. Jones, and Dr. Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard, superintendent of the City School District of Albany,
December 2, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY Adopts a Comprehensive System-Wide Uniform Sexual Assault Policy for All 64 Campuses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) has adopted a uniform sexual assault prevention and response policy for SUNY campuses. The comprehensive policy, which applies to more than 463,000 students