September 2026


September 30, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Pathways to Careers in Bilingual and Multilingual Education at Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY — State University of New York Board Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's bilingual and multilingual education opportunities during a visit to Buffalo State University. The campus serves as a higher education anchor in
September 29, 2026
In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Campus Mental Health Initiatives

Albany, NY – In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY initiatives to increase mental health awareness and connect campus communities with mental health
September 29, 2026
Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Reconnect with Visit to SUNY Niagara

Sanborn, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Niagara as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour to highlight SUNY Reconnects expansion in the second year of the program. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY
September 28, 2026
Chancellor King Highlights Sustainability Milestones Across SUNY

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced major sustainability progress across the SUNY system, highlighting campus projects in every region of the state that are reducing energy use, modernizing
September 25, 2026
During Climate Week, Chancellor King Announces Clean Energy Partnership Between SUNY and New York Power Authority

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a new partnership between the State University of New York and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to accelerate solar and energy storage projects across SUNY's
September 24, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Student Success, Highlights Expansion of Nation-Leading ASAP|ACE College Completion Initiatives Across NYS

Troy, NY — State University of New York Board Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted the expansion of SUNY's Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), the nation's leading college
September 24, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Expansion of Student Support Initiatives During Basic Needs Summit

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced, together with SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Merryl H. Tisch, the expansion of student support initiatives to improve access to food, housing, child care, and
September 23, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second cohort of SUNY’s Sustainability Faculty Fellows. The 12 fellows, representing 10 SUNY campuses, will strengthen curricular programs on climate and
September 23, 2026
Chancellor King Celebrates Student Success Through the Launch of SUNY Adirondack’s ASAP Program

Queensbury, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the launch of SUNY Adirondack's Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program. SUNY Adirondack's newly launched ASAP program is part of SUNY's
September 22, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights the Aviation Flight Center at Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted the Aviation Flight Center at Farmingdale State College, which is the largest collegiate flight school in the northeast.

September 22, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Applications Open for Building Bridges Student Grant Competition

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the opening of applications for SUNY's Building Bridges Student Grant Competition. The initiative, now in its second year, provides grant funding to SUNY student
September 18, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Fourth Cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the fourth cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows (DEISJ). The fellows will use their interdisciplinary expertise to update and develop

September 18, 2026
Chancellor King Announces SUNY College Access Ambassadors Program

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the College Access Ambassadors program. Through this program, SUNY will leverage the expertise of high school counselors to spread the message about the importance

September 17, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today held a roundtable to discuss SUNY’s civil discourse and civic engagement offerings and the importance of fostering civic dialogue as part of SUNY’s observation of
September 15, 2026
Chancellor King Announces Second Cohort of SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellows

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second cohort of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows. The 11 faculty and staff fellows are experts in their fields of study — ranging from nursing to the
September 15, 2026
Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Tour SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Nursing Simulation Labs

Brooklyn, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees today toured the renovated facilities of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's nursing simulation labs, which expand nursing training
September 14, 2026
Chancellor King Announces ‘I Voted at SUNY’ Sticker Design Opportunity for SUNY Students

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the "I Voted at SUNY" sticker design contest. SUNY students will be able to submit sticker designs, and the winning design will be available at all SUNY polling
September 14, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding for Groundbreaking Technologies to Improve Lives and Protect New Yorkers

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the latest round of seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF), which provides grants to faculty inventors and scientists.
September 11, 2026
Statement from Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of September 11

"Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against our state and nation on September 11, 2001. While time has passed, the losses from that day and the shock from those attacks are still keenly felt by New Yorkers and all Americans.
September 9, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of Empire State Service Corps to 1,000 SUNY Students

Binghamton, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the expansion of the Empire State Service Corps to 1,000 members at 57 SUNY campuses for the third year of the program. The Empire State Service Corps was
September 9, 2026
Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to SUNY Broome Community College

Town of Dickinson, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Broome Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour to highlight expansion in the second year of the program. Chancellor King has been
September 7, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights AI in Action Fellows as AI Literacy Requirement Begins Across the System

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY’s AI in Action: Transforming Higher Education through AI fellowship during a recent visit to SUNY Brockport. As part of the fellowship, which is made possible by
September 7, 2026
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on Recognition of Labor Day

"New York State is the birthplace of the modern organized labor movement, and SUNY is proud to celebrate that history that helped inspire meaningful reforms to build a fairer society for New Yorkers and all Americans as part of our Labor Day
September 5, 2026
Statement from Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the Passing of Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny, who was the first woman to serve as president of the State University of New York at Stony Brook when she was appointed in 1994. Dr. Kenny transformed Stony Brook into
September 4, 2026
Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Monroe Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour to highlight expansion in the second year of the program.

September 4, 2026
Chancellor King Highlights Expansion of Military Tuition Rate Across SUNY System

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the expansion of SUNY’s Military Tuition Rate program to all 64 SUNY campuses. The program, which began at select SUNY campuses in the Spring 2026 semester, was
September 4, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Expansion of Nation-Leading College Completion Initiatives to SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY — The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. celebrated the expansion of SUNY's Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), the nation's leading college retention
September 2, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Additional Programs to Assist with Student Basic Needs

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced basic needs programs to expand student emergency aid at SUNY campuses, as well as to assist foster youth and formerly homeless students. The first program will
September 1, 2026
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Applications Open for Outdoors for All Grants

Albany, NY — State University Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the opening of applications for SUNY's Outdoors for All grant program. SUNY's Outdoors for All program is designed to empower more students, and New Yorkers of all ages and