August 2014


August 26, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $7 Million in Awards for SUNY Workforce Development Programs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $7 million in awards to the State University of New York High Needs Program to support workforce development in fields that are projected to substantially grow across the State.
August 20, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces New Tech Valley High School

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the new Tech Valley High School, which focuses on providing students with a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering and math skills,
August 19, 2014
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on SUNY Buffalo State Challenge Grant

“Congratulations to SUNY Buffalo State on the commitment of a $1.25 million challenge grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for student fellowships in the college’s art conservation program.
August 15, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher Recognizes Master Teachers At Program’s First Statewide Conference

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today hosted a recognition ceremony for the more than 300 teachers that have been selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program since it was first introduced
August 15, 2014
Chancellor Zimpher To Recognize Master Teachers At Statewide Conference

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today will host a recognition ceremony at the first statewide conference of New York State Master Teachers.
August 14, 2014
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on State Assessment Results

"I am encouraged to see New York State students trending in a positive direction as we continue to implement the higher Common Core standards. Parents, teachers, school leaders, and community partners should be
August 14, 2014
Five SUNY Campuses to Advance Innovations for Treatment of Heart Disease, Breast Cancer, and Spinal Cord Disorders

Albany – The State University of New York today announced that $250,000 has been awarded to five campus research projects through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF), which accelerates

August 7, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces Second Round of Public-Private Partnership to Prepare Students for High-Skill Jobs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new round of funding available to continue the nationally recognized P-TECH model, which prepares students for highly-skilled jobs by bringing together public school districts, major

August 6, 2014
$800,000 Awarded for Neuroscience Research by SUNY Students and Faculty

Albany – The State University of New York and the Research Foundation for SUNY (RF) today announced the first round of funding for projects supported by the SUNY Brain Network of Excellence.

August 1, 2014
Statement from Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on SUNY Cobleskill Gift

“Congratulations to SUNY Cobleskill on receiving a $250,000 commitment from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family to support the construction of a Dairy Processing Center.