July 2024


July 24, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding from ECMC to Help Ensure New Yorkers Can Access Financial Aid

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a $500,000 award from ECMC to further SUNY's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion efforts so more students can access financial assistance to
July 19, 2024
SUNY and Brooklyn Public Library Announce the Launch of a New Summer Internship Program

Brooklyn, NY – The State University of New York and Brooklyn Public Library today announced the launch of a paid summer internship program tailored specifically for SUNY students who are in Brooklyn over the summer.
July 17, 2024
With Visit to University at Buffalo’s National AI Institute for Exceptional Education, SUNY Chancellor Celebrates SUNY Leadership in AI Research and Scholarship

Buffalo, NY – During a visit to the University at Buffalo, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. was joined by campus leaders, students, faculty, and elected officials at UB's National AI Institute for Exceptional Education for a
July 16, 2024
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Richard L. McCormick as Stony Brook University Interim President

New York, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Richard L. McCormick as interim president of Stony Brook University, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing through June 2025. Dr. McCormick brings over four
July 15, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Launch of $6 Million Upstate Biotech Ventures, the First-of-Its-Kind Venture Capital Fund for Startups on a SUNY Campus

Syracuse, NY – During a ceremony at Upstate Medical University today, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr., Empire State Development CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, SUNY Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
July 11, 2024
SUNY Chancellor King Joins SUNY Polytechnic Institute Leadership and Researchers to Celebrate Expansion of Premier Semiconductor Processing and Training Center

Utica, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. joined researchers, faculty, and students today for a site tour and celebration of the development of SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Semiconductor Processing to Packaging Research,
July 4, 2024
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the 4th of July

On this 4th of July, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the Board of Trustees salute the strength of a democracy that has served and defined the United States for nearly 250 years, and the integrity of a government that has been a beacon to the wor
July 2, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces Application for Empire State Service Corps Program is Open

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the application for the Empire State Service Corps Program is open, advancing one of her 2024 State of the State priorities. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is spearheading the initiative in partnership with