April 2015


April 27, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees Audit Committee to Meet

Albany – The Audit Committee of the State University of New York Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. All SUNY trustees and members of the public are invited to attend.
April 27, 2015
Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces 17 Companies Join Start-Up NY to Create 343 Additional Jobs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 17 additional companies will create 343 new jobs in New York State through START-UP NY. These companies join the 93 businesses that already participate in this program, which creates tax-free areas
April 24, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher: SUNY Makes History in Cuba

Albany – In a post for the State University of New York’s Big Ideas Blog today, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher reflects on her recent trip to Cuba, which was highlighted by a visit with University at Albany students studying abroad.
April 23, 2015
Statement from Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Death of Former Oswego Professor Dr. Warren Weinstein

“Dr. Warren Weinstein was a generous man and beloved professor whose contributions, not only to SUNY Oswego and our university system, but to New York State and communities around the world are many.
April 23, 2015
Seven SUNY Campuses Partner to Offer System’s First Virtual Public Event

Albany – Seven State University of New York campuses across the state today participated in the university system’s first virtual public event, which brought severe weather researchers, faculty, and students in seven regions together with
April 22, 2015
Governor Cuomo's Trade Mission to Cuba Helps Connect New York Businesses to New Opportunities

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo returned Tuesday evening from a two-day trade mission to Cuba where more than a dozen New York industry leaders worked together with Cuban officials to find ways to start new economic partnerships as the U.S. and Cuba begin
April 22, 2015
Severe Weather Experts at 7 SUNY Campuses to Host System’s First Virtual Public Event

Albany – Tomorrow, seven SUNY campuses across New York State, severe weather researchers, faculty, and students will participate in the university system’s first virtual public event.
April 19, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Industry Leaders Participating In Upcoming Trade Mission to Cuba

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that leaders from business and higher education will be joining New York's trade mission to Cuba – the first Governor-led state trade mission to Cuba since President Obama began the process to
April 13, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher Encourages Students Not To “Opt Out”

Albany – In a blog post on the State University of New York’s website today, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher encouraged students not to opt of state tests that begin in schools across New York tomorrow.
April 8, 2015
SUNY chairman recognized as an advocate for community colleges

With decades of work in public service, H. Carl McCall has been a dedicated advocate for New York’s public education system. Because of this and because of his demonstrated support of community colleges in particular, the Faculty Council of
April 2, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher Honors SUNY Students for Leadership, Excellence

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today at the Empire State Plaza in Albany presented the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence to 256 students from across the university system.
April 1, 2015
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Indiana Travel Ban

“The State University of New York supports Governor Cuomo’s executive order banning all non-essential travel to the state of Indiana, and we will instruct our campuses to immediately review any existing travel plans by faculty and staff.
April 1, 2015
Statements from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and SUNY Student Assembly President Lori Mould on Governor Cuomo’s “Get On Your Feet” Program

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and SUNY Student Assembly President Lori Mould commend Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the “Get On Your Feet” student loan program included in the 2015-16 New York State Budget.
April 1, 2015
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the 2015-16 New York State Budget

“In January, I set a goal to increase college completion among our students and raise the number of SUNY graduates each year from 93,000 to 150,000 by 2020. I asked the State to partner with SUNY; to increase its investment and enable us

April 1, 2015
Highlights of 2015-16 Budget Agrreement for Upstate New York Communities

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today highlighted the major investments for Upstate New York included in the 2015-16 Budget Agreement:
April 1, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Highlights from the Passage of 2015-16 State Budget

“For the fifth year in a row, the State Budget holds spending growth below two percent and continues a record of fiscal discipline that has reversed decades of budgets that increased spending faster than inflation or personal income growth.