June 2012


June 28, 2012
SUNY Completes First Facilities Master Planning Effort in System History

Albany – In a first for the State University of New York and higher education nationally, SUNY today announced the completion of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), which identifies the infrastructure needs on all
June 27, 2012
SUNY Helps Launch First National STEM Network

Dallas, TX – State University of New York Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline Johanna Duncan-Poitier today joined Battelle and 13 state STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
June 26, 2012
Chancellor Zimpher, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Discuss 'The Future of Education' at APLU Convocation

Washington, DC – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today joined U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, and education officials
June 21, 2012
SUNY Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members

Albany – The State University of New York welcomed three new Board of Trustees members and applauded the reappointment of Trustee Marshall A. Lichtman, as confirmed today by the New York State Senate

June 20, 2012
SUNY Levin Institute, Empire State Development Facilitate Collaboration to Drive Economic Opportunities Across New York State

New York City – As part of the iNY series, the State University of New York Levin Institute and Empire State Development (ESD) this week brought together more than 150 investors, entrepreneurs, and supporters to develop

June 20, 2012
SUNY's Leadership Role in Global Higher Education Sustainability Movement Highlighted

Rio de Janeiro – The State University of New York’s leadership in the higher education sustainability movement was highlighted this week at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio+20 – in Rio de Janeiro.
June 15, 2012
SUNY Chancellor Honors Excellence Among Faculty and Staff

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced 289 faculty and staff members as recipients of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.
June 13, 2012
Chancellor Zimpher Appoints Dr. Ian Taylor Officer-In-Charge of Downstate Medical Center

Brooklyn – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that she has appointed Dr. Ian Taylor as officer-in-charge of Downstate Medical Center, following President John C. LaRosa’s announcement that he is stepping down.
June 12, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Supports Downstate Medical Center During Financial Transformation

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today passed a resolution expressing its continued support for Downstate Medical Center’s academic mission and the critical role it plays
June 12, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Re-Establishes Committee on Charter Schools

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today re-established its Committee on Charter Schools, the work of which has been included in the Education, College Readiness and Success Committee since it was created

June 12, 2012
Board of Trustees, Chancellor Zimpher Call For "Tobacco-Free SUNY"

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today passed a resolution to support a “Tobacco-Free SUNY” policy and the development of New York State legislation that bans the use of tobacco on grounds and facilities
June 12, 2012
Top NSF Official to Serve as Research Foundation President & SUNY Vice Chancellor for Research.

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Timothy Killeen, Ph.D. as SUNY Vice Chancellor for Research, as previously recommended by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher.
June 12, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Approves the Appointment of Margaret M. O'Connell as Interim President of Onondaga Community College

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Margaret M. O’Connell as interim president of Onondaga Community College, as previously approved by the OCC Board of Trustees.
June 6, 2012
SUNY to Host Conference on Collaborative Online International Learning

New York City – The State University of New York’s Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will host its 4th annual conference this week, June 7 and 8, at the SUNY Global Center in New York City.
June 5, 2012
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher Joins Vice President Joe Biden at the White House to Announce New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative

Washington, DC – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today joined Vice President Joe Biden in announcing that SUNY is among the first universities in the nation to embrace the Obama administration’s new
June 5, 2012
SUNY Chancellor Announces "Best Of" Student Art Awards

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced the winners of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition, which showcases work by the top student artists from across SUNY
June 4, 2012
SUNY Releases 2012 Master Plan: Delivering on our Promise

Albany – The State University of New York today released its 2012 Master Plan: Delivering on Our Promise, which documents the system’s progress on its strategic planning goals and toward the 2012 initiatives outlined by