August 2013


August 28, 2013
Governor Cuomo Announces Public-Private Partnerships to Prepare More Than 6,000 Students for High-Skill Jobs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 16 winners of a statewide competition to form public-private partnerships that will prepare more than 6,000 New York high school students...
August 22, 2013
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on President Obama's Plan to Make College More Affordable

“Today President Obama once again chose The State University of New York to highlight what's working in higher education and outline his vision for the future. His three-part plan to make college more affordable...
August 20, 2013
ACE, SUNY Announce Technology Awards to Enhance Internationalization and Global Competence

Washington, DC — The American Council on Education (ACE) and the SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) today announced the creation of an awards program to recognize and...
August 9, 2013
Joint Statement by SUNY Chancellor, CUNY Interim Chancellor, and CICU President on the New York State Common Core Standards-Aligned Test Results

The State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, The City University of New York Interim Chancellor William P. Kelly, and the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities...
August 9, 2013
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Federal Student Loan Bill

“We applaud President Obama today for signing student loan legislation that will help keep college affordable for State University of New York students, as well as those at colleges and universities across the United States...
August 8, 2013
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Passing of Former Buffalo State President Aaron Podolefsky

“It is with a heavy heart that we share our deepest sympathies regarding the passing of former Buffalo State President Aaron Podolefsky with his family, friends, and the greater college community...
August 1, 2013
SUNY, New York Academy of Sciences Expand Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program to Long Island, Central NY

New York City — The State University of New York and New York Academy of Sciences today announced an expansion of the Afterschool STEM& Mentoring Program, which is funded by the National Science...