August 2015


August 31, 2015
Presidents & Chancellors Representing More than 360 Colleges & Universities Urge U.S. Dept. of Education to Allow Link to Student Achievement Measure Data on Forthcoming Transparency Tools

Washington, DC – Presidents and chancellors representing more than 350 colleges and universities today urged U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to permit a link to the Student Achievement Measure (SAM)
August 27, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY Maritime College as #1 In The Nation for Post-Graduate Salaries

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced SUNY Maritime College has been ranked as the top four-year school in the country for alumni salaries, and that SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology ranked second
August 27, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher to Attend “SUNY Day” at The Great New York State Fair

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher will attend “SUNY Day” at The Great New York State Fair on Friday, August 28.
August 26, 2015
SUNY Achieves Seamless Transfer Guarantee as Chancellor Zimpher Aims to Boost Completion

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that the university system has achieved the most comprehensive seamless transfer policy in the country.

August 26, 2015
Governor Cuomo Warns New York's College Students About the Dangers of Buying False Identification Documents on the Internet

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today issued a warning to college students returning for the fall semester that purchasing fake IDs is not only illegal, but also increases the chance of becoming a victim of identify fraud.
August 20, 2015
Governor Cuomo Launches Next Phase of Nano Utica Initiative with Nearly 2,000 New Jobs Expected and Over $2 Billion in Private Investment

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that global technology leader ams AG, a multinational company that creates high performance sensor solutions and analog ICs, plans to generate more than
August 12, 2015
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on New York State Test Results

“As schools, educators, and state leaders review the test scores released today by the Education Department, it is essential that we bear in mind the true purpose of these exams – to learn what students
August 10, 2015
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Need for a New SUNY Maritime College Training Vessel

“Today, as President Alfultis and members of the SUNY Maritime community welcome home nearly 600 cadets from the College’s popular ‘Summer at Sea’ term aboard the 53-year-old Empire State VI, we are

August 4, 2015
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY: SUNY Maritime College Students to Return from “Summer at Sea” Aboard the Empire State VI

Throggs Neck, NY – Cadets completing the 2015 Summer at Sea aboard SUNY Maritime College’s Empire State VI training vessel will return Monday, August 10. College leaders will join students, parents, and faculty
August 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces $5.7 Million in State Awards to Research Institutions to Treat and Cure Spinal Cord Injuries.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $5.7 million in awards to nine research teams at institutions across the state for the development of treatments and cures for various forms and effects of spinal cord injuries.