May 2021


May 27, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces Appointment of SUNY New Paltz Chief Mary Ritayik to Serve As New York State University Police Commissioner

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that Mary Ritayik will lead the New York State University Police system, becoming the first female commissioner in SUNY’s history. She is also the first to rise in
May 26, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Old Westbury’s Commencement

"SUNY Old Westbury is known for being one of the most dynamic and diverse colleges throughout New York State, and that continues under the leadership of their new leader, President Sams.
May 26, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Commencement

"Today, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is graduating a broadly diverse class of heroes who have already demonstrated what it takes to care for patients with dignity and respect. They have stepped up in the face many unknowns, and they have
May 21, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Stony Brook University’s 61st Commencement

"Stony Brook University has served as an exemplar of SUNY's values throughout the pandemic, whether it's providing much needed medical care to COVID-19 patients at Stony Brook University Hospital, leading the way in vaccinating New Yorkers, or
May 20, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Rockland Community College’s Graduation

"Rockland Community College President Baston leads from example—uplifting the campus while serving the needs of the broader community—and students, faculty, and staff have answered the call to help each other and those in need throughout the pandemic
May 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Excelsior Scholarship Application Open for New Applicants for 2021-22 Academic Year

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2021-22 academic school year is now open here.
May 18, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces the Inaugural Class of the Pre-Med Opportunity Program

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced the final selections for the inaugural class of SUNY's Pre-Med Opportunity Program. A total of 25 students from 10 SUNY schools were chosen, and will receive academic
May 15, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Onondaga Community College’s Graduation

Onondaga Community College is known for its academic excellence, workforce advancement, and community engagement, and today’s graduates have already used these values as a guiding force in their daily lives. Over the past 14 months, we’ve seen these

May 14, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Inaugural Graduation

"Today is momentous as Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates its inaugural class. Our graduates, many who started their coursework in the Fall 2017 semester, could not possibly fathom how important their
May 13, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces All SUNY Campus Food Pantries Now Equipped with Refrigeration

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced that four more SUNY campuses were awarded in a third and final round of grants to purchase food pantry refrigeration. In total, $23,000 has been awarded to campus food
May 12, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Launches First-Ever Graduate Student Advocate Fellowship Program to Develop and Champion Graduate-Education Policy across SUNY System

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today launched SUNY’s first-ever Graduate Student Advocate Fellowship program to advocate for graduate-education policy across SUNY System.
May 10, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on State Vaccine Requirement

"Since day one of this pandemic, our students, faculty, and staffs' health and wellbeing have always been top priority. We have taken extraordinary steps to keep our communities safe—from 100 percent weekly mandated testing; to enhanced health and
May 8, 2021
Statement from Chancellor Malatras on SUNY Upstate Medical University’s College of Nursing Graduation

“Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare, and the Upstate Medical University College of Nursing graduates have proven themselves to join this most noble profession. They provide high-quality care, and make sure they are there for their patients in the
May 7, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Campuses Surpass 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered

SUNY vaccinations centers have administered more than 1.5 million vaccines, averaging nearly 15,000 vaccines a day
May 6, 2021
Statement from SUNY Trustee Lewin and Chancellor Malatras on Developments Regarding Missing SUNY Buffalo State College Student Saniyya Dennis

“Following the heartbreaking developments released today from law enforcement officials regarding missing Buffalo State College student Saniyya Dennis, our thoughts and constant prayers—as well as those across Buffalo State and our SUNY campuses impa
May 4, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Statement on SUNY Orange Surpassing 50,000 Vaccinations on Campus

"In just over a month and a half, the state mass vaccination site alone at SUNY Orange's Middletown campus has administered more than 50,000 lifesaving doses for New Yorkers. In addition, from the Newburgh campus, nearly 10,000 vaccines have been
May 4, 2021
Chancellor Malatras Announces SUNY Small Business Development Centers Helped Nearly 3,000 COVID-19-Impacted Businesses Secure More than $560 Million in Funding, Save Over 28,000 Jobs During Pandemic

Binghamton, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that the New York Small Business Development Center (New York SBDC)—the state's premier business assistance organization administered by SUNY and funded by the U.S.

Statement from Chancellor Malatras on Onondaga Community College’s Graduation

May 15, 2021

"Onondaga Community College is known for its academic excellence, workforce advancement, and community engagement, and today’s graduates have already used these values as a guiding force in their daily lives. Over the past 14 months, we’ve seen these students answer the call to give back to their community through delivering and donating much-needed supplies to local organizations, serving on the frontlines to take care of those with COVID-19, and assisting with vaccination efforts.

Today, I was moved by a student speaker who came to the U.S. from a refugee camp in search of a better life—she represents the many students who strive to succeed, with SUNY being there to show them the way, and helping to unlock the door to a better life through education. That’s the power of our system at work.

Onondaga Community College’s graduates are prepared to take the world by force—we congratulate them on this milestone, and all of their accomplishments. The 2021 graduating class has already shown what great leaders they are, and they will undoubtedly achieve success in this next chapter of their lives."

About the State University of New York
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country’s oldest school of maritime, the state’s only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.4 million students amongst its entire portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2023, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.

Share this:

       

 
Contact:
Holly Liapis
518-320-1311
Email the Office of Communications