May 2019


May 31, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Launches Summer Residential Pilot to Provide Preview of College Experience to First Generation NYC High School Students

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the launch of a summer residential pilot program for select first-generation New York City high school students sponsored by the Heckscher Foundation for Children.
May 29, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Application Now Open for 2019 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the State University of New York is now accepting 2019 applications for the Carey Gabay Memorial Scholarship.
May 28, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Announces Departure of Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D.

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today that Dr. Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D., will step down as the president of Stony Brook University on July 31.
May 13, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Seven Community Colleges Added to SUNY’s Guided Pathways to Increase Graduation Rates and Connect Them to In-Demand Jobs

Albany – As part of SUNY Achieve, State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that seven additional community colleges enrolling more than 48,000 students are participating in SUNY’s Guided Pathways initiative.

May 9, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Construction of the First New SUNY Zero-Net, Carbon-Certified Residence Hall

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first new State University of New York zero-net, carbon-certified residence hall on campus. SUNY, in partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, will begin construction of

May 8, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Presidents at Empire State College and Columbia-Greene and North Country Community Colleges

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Jim Malatras as president of Empire State College, Dr. Carlee Drummer as president of Columbia-Greene Community College, and Joseph Keegan as president of North Country
May 3, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Honors SUNY Student Achievement in the Arts

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that Emma Hildebrandt of New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and Quaba Ernest and Andres Cordoba of Purchase College have been awarded
May 1, 2019
On College Decision Day, SUNY Chancellor Johnson Reminds Students and Their Families to Use Smart Track® Program to Lessen Student Debt

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today reminds students and their families to use the system’s Smart Track® program that promotes financial literacy and can help guide incoming and current college students