September 2023


September 27, 2023
Governor Hochul Expands Support for SUNY Community College Students to Pursue Bachelor's Degrees

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of transfer pathways at 19 campuses across the State University of New York that will help more community college students continue their higher education and complete their bachelor's degree.
September 22, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces the Formation of the SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the creation of the SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council to accelerate SUNY’s leadership on sustainability and climate action. The council will focus on ways to
September 19, 2023
Governor Hochul Celebrates SUNY Schools' Recognition in the US News & World Report's College Rankings

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced top rankings for SUNY campuses in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 College Rankings. All four university centers at Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, and Stony Brook jumped up dramatically, with Stony Brook
September 19, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive State Action to Combat Antisemitism

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced comprehensive state action taken to fight antisemitism. Governor Hochul made the announcement at the Center for Jewish History, making New York State the first state to respond to President Biden's national
September 15, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Grants to Fund Groundbreaking Technologies to Treat Serious Illnesses and Protect the Environment

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that $450,000 in seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) has been distributed to eight SUNY campuses. The grants will fund nine ongoing,
September 13, 2023
SUNY Raises $113 Million from its First-Ever Sustainability Bond Issuance to Fund Green and Social Projects

Albany, NY – State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) President and Chief Executive Officer Reuben R. McDaniel today announced DASNY's first-ever issuance of
September 12, 2023
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo as President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to appoint Dr. Winston Oluwole “Wole” Soboyejo as president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, effective October 2, 2023. Dr. Soboyejo's appointment was announced
September 12, 2023
SUNY Chancellor Announces Major Expansion of National Student Success Model to Improve Student Support, Retention, and Completion

Albany, NY – During a meeting with the State University of New York Board of Trustees, SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the major expansion of a national model of academic and wraparound support to help students succeed toward graduation.

September 11, 2023
September 11 Statement From Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees

"Twenty-two years ago, what started as a normal Tuesday morning turned into one of the darkest days in our country's history. Amid the terror and chaos came immense bravery displayed by first responders and everyday citizens who made their way to
September 8, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Task Force to Address Statewide Health Care Workforce Shortage

Albany, NY – As New York State continues to work to fill a projected gap in health care professionals, particularly in the field of nursing, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. has convened a new SUNY-wide "Future of Health Care
September 7, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King and Senator Hinchey Convene First Agriculture Technology Workforce Readiness Summit at SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY – Recognizing that New York’s agricultural workforce needs are transforming as a result of emerging technologies and complexities of modern farming, such as the impacts of climate change, State University of New York Chancellor
September 6, 2023
SUNY Chancellor King Marks Hunger Action Month and Launches $1 Million in SUNY Campus Programs to Combat Food Insecurity

Brockport, NY – In recognition of September as Hunger Action Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced $1 million of dedicated ongoing state-supported operating funding to provide sustainable financial
September 5, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces 200 New Child Care Spots at 12 High-Demand SUNY Campus Centers

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. The expansion of child care accessibility on SUNY campuses is made possible with $1.72 million in additional funding for