June 2019


June 27, 2019
Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson Announces Renaming of SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn – Downstate Medical Center

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced today an essential step in a multifaceted rebranding effort by SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Downstate Medical Center, with the official renaming to “The State U
June 27, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson Announces Nearly $8 million Secured to Fund Apprenticeship Training and Jobs

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that The State University of New York has secured nearly $8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies Grant, which will create
June 25, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces Best of SUNY Student Artists Honorees

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the winners of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition, which showcases work by student artists from across its 64 campuses. Student artwork will be on display

June 21, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Announces 5 SUNY Students Selected for Prestigious National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program

Albany – Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that five medical students from The State University of New York’s academic medical centers were chosen to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars

June 20, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Appointment of H. Carl McCall as Chairman Emeritus

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of H. Carl McCall to the distinguished role of Chairman Emeritus for SUNY, a role that recognizes his 12 years of service to SUNY and his ongoing involvement
June 20, 2019
SUNY Board of Trustees Announce Campus Leadership and Finance Actions

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced several leadership and finance actions, including the appointed interim presidents to
June 14, 2019
Chancellor Johnson Names Josee Larochelle Officer-In-Charge of SUNY Plattsburgh

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson announced the appointment of Josee Larochelle as officer-in-charge of SUNY Plattsburgh effective July 1, 2019 following the retirement of President John Ettling.

June 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Continued Efforts to Support Puerto Rico's Recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced continued efforts to support Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including the members of the new Hurricane Maria Memorial Commission and the latest deployment of SUNY and CUNY students
June 7, 2019
With Temperatures on the Rise and Increases in Tick Populations, SUNY Health Urges Prevention Against Tickborne Diseases

Albany – Faced with an expected increase in tickborne illnesses, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today called on State University of New York medical experts to encourage all New Yorkers to be vigilant about ticks and to seek immediate medical care
June 5, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces $16 Million to Fund Ongoing SUNY Downstate Medical Center Study Into Long-Term Effects of HIV

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that SUNY Downstate Medical Center has received a seven-year, $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a new study to expand our understanding of the physical, mental, and psychosocial
June 3, 2019
SUNY Chancellor Johnson and DASNY Announce the Start of $16.6 Million SUNY Plattsburgh Residence Hall Project

Plattsburgh, NY – State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and the Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY) today announced a $16.6 million renovation project at SUNY Plattsburgh.