January 2012


January 25, 2012
SUNY Board Outlines Plan to Increase Use of Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)

New York City – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today outlined an aggressive plan for SUNY campuses and System Administration to help New York State meet and exceed its goals for the utilization of Minority- and Women-owned
January 25, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Supports 2012 Plan Outlined by Chancellor Zimpher's State of the University Address

New York City – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today passed a resolution in support of the system’s goals for 2012, as outlined by Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher in her Jan. 9 State of the University Address.
January 25, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Supports DREAM Act Concept

New York City – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today passed a resolution in support of equitable financial and educational access to higher education for all New Yorkers, including its undocumented immigrants, as intended by the
January 25, 2012
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address

“I applaud President Obama for his continued commitment to better educating Americans, from cradle through career. When I met with the President last month, he was focused on tackling the ‘iron triangle’ of higher education
January 17, 2012
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Executive Budget

“Governor Cuomo has once again proven to be SUNY's champion. He has clearly made the improvement of our state’s education system a top priority for 2012-13, and I applaud him for doing so in what continues to be a difficult economic climate.
January 13, 2012
SUNY to Co-Sponsor Annual New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Observance

Albany – The State University of New York will again co-sponsor the Annual New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Observance on Monday, Jan. 16, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, N.Y.
January 9, 2012
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher: "Systemness" To Drive Success In 2012

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today delivered her 2012 State of the University Address, unveiling plans to “get down to business” following a year of milestone accomplishments.
January 5, 2012
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Speaker Sheldon Silver's State of the State Presentation

“We are thrilled that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has made a commitment to increase support for SUNY’s community colleges.
January 5, 2012
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's State of the State Address

“Governor Cuomo continues to be a champion for the State University. He has it right: SUNY is a great equalizer for New Yorkers, and it will provide our state with an infinite return on its investment as SUNY drives economic