October 2014


October 31, 2014
SUNY Chancellor Moves to Downtown Albany

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that she has moved to 423 State Street in the city of Albany. Zimpher lived in Menands beginning in 2009, when she moved to New York State

October 31, 2014
SUNY Board of Trustees to Meet

Albany – The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York will meet over the two-day period of November 5 and 6, 2014 at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.
October 30, 2014
Striving Together Book Unveiled at SUNY Conference on Collective Impact

New York City – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and StriveTogether Managing Director Jeff Edmondson today released Striving Together, one of the first-ever collective impact books, chronicling some of the

October 30, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Announces Student & Faculty Fellows at Critical Issues Conference

New York City – At the State University of New York’s fourth annual Critical Issues in Higher Education Conference this week, Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced a class of 2014 Student and Faculty Fellows who will build upon the

October 29, 2014
SUNY Embraces National Collective Impact Strategy at 4th Annual Critical Issues Conference

New York City – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that a new partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) will support a 25 percent increase in study abroad participation by students
October 29, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher, New York Times Best-Selling Author Dan Heath Kick Off SUNY Conference on Collective Impact

Albany – The State University of New York this week is convening its fourth annual Critical Issues in Higher Education Conference, Higher Education Reconsidered: Executing Change to Drive Collective Impact.
October 28, 2014
SUNY to Convene National Thought Leaders on Collective Impact

Albany – The State University of New York this week will host its fourth annual “Critical Issues in Higher Education” conference in New York City. The conference, Higher Education Reconsidered: Executing Change to Drive Collective Impact
October 26, 2014
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Passing of Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller

Albany - “It is with immense sadness that we recognize upon his passing the many accomplishments of Richard Miller. Dick was a true servant to our state and a real champion of higher education.

October 23, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Announces Affordable Learning Solutions Rollout As Part of International Open Access Week

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that, in recognition of International Open Access Week and as part of the system’s first-year rollout of Open SUNY, students and faculty across the system
October 21, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces State's First Energy Management Network Operations Center to Improve Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today the launch of the State’s first energy management network operations center, which will provide public facilities across New York State
October 21, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces 17 More Businesses Choose to Expand or Locate in New York State Under Start-Up NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 17 businesses will expand or locate across New York State as a result of START-UP NY, representing the latest wave of companies participating
October 17, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Outlines SUNY-wide Ebola Preparedness Plan

Albany – In alignment with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Ebola preparedness planning and in order to protect SUNY students and campus communities, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today directed the presidents at

October 17, 2014
SUNY’s University Police Complete Training with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, New York State Police

Saratoga Springs – As part of SUNY’s ongoing commitment to safe campus environments, 44 University Police investigators, supervisors, and officers from 23 SUNY campuses and System Administration recently participated in an
October 16, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Announces 56 New Open SUNY+ Degree and Certificate Programs

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that an additional 56 degree and certificate programs from 17 campuses will be powered by Open SUNY, the university system’s signature online learning initiative.
October 9, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces First STEM Incentive Scholarship Winners

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today recognized the first recipients of the New York State Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program. Launched by the Governor earlier this year, the program
October 9, 2014
Statement from SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall on Signed Agreement Doubling Health Care Services at the LICH Site

“Throughout this process SUNY has fought for two things; ensuring the final agreement included long term, quality, and robust health care services for the community and protecting students, campuses, and taxpayers from devastating financial losses.
October 9, 2014
SUNY Board of Trustees Announcement of Public Hearing

The purpose of the State University of New York Board of Trustees Public Hearing is to receive testimony and statements from concerned individuals about university issues.
October 8, 2014
SUNY Trustees Approve 17 New Charter Schools in New York City

New York – Upon recommendation of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute, the SUNY Board of Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee today approved resolutions to establish 17 new charter schools in New York City

October 3, 2014
Statement from Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Manufacturing Day

“SUNY campuses across New York State are educating and training the next generation of skilled workers in the manufacturing fields, fulfilling a critical workforce need for the state and fueling the economy.
October 2, 2014
SUNY Expands Civic Engagement By Bringing TurboVote Technology To Campuses Statewide

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that colleges and universities across the state are ramping up civic engagement efforts in partnership with Democracy Works, a nonprofit,
October 2, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces First-Ever Statewide, Uniform Policy to Combat Sexual Assault on New York College Campuses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) will put in place a comprehensive system-wide uniform set of practices to combat sexual assaults on SUNY campuses.
October 2, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces Binghamton University Breaks Ground on Southern Tier High Technology Incubator

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Binghamton University has broken ground on the Southern Tier High Technology Incubator, marking the start of construction on a major economic development project in

October 1, 2014
SUNY Board of Trustees to Meet

Albany – The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York will meet on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the time indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.
October 1, 2014
SUNY Plaza “Shines the Light” for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that the SUNY Plaza building in downtown Albany will again be lit with purple lights for the month of October,