March 2015


March 30, 2015
New York Times to Host a Conversation with Chancellor Zimpher and Jeff Edmondson

New York City – New York Times National Pre-K-12 Reporter Motoko Rich tomorrow will moderate a public conversation with State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and StriveTogether Managing Director Jeff Edmondson,

March 27, 2015
Joint Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and Maritime College President RADM Michael A. Alfultis, Ph.D. on Scott Kelly’s Mission in Space

“On behalf of The State University of New York and SUNY Maritime College, we congratulate Astronaut Scott Kelly ‘87 and wish him and his crew all the best as they embark on an historic one-year mission to the International Space Station
March 26, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees Charter Schools Committee to Meet

Albany – The Charter Schools Committee of the State University of New York Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.

March 24, 2015
Statement from Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on SUNY Student Assembly Rally

“I was honored today to join more than 50 SUNY students as they met with legislators and legislative staff in Albany to advocate for additional state funding not only for their individual colleges, but for our entire university system.

March 23, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces 10 More Companies Join Start-Up NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 10 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State as a result of START-UP NY.

March 20, 2015
University Police Department Receives Accreditation from NYS Law Enforcement Council

GENESEO, N.Y. – SUNY Geneseo’s University Police Department has received accreditation status from the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council.

March 18, 2015
SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning Attracts 300 Participants to 7th Annual Conference

New York City – The State University of New York Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will hold its 7th annual conference this week, with the theme: The Expanding Landscape of COIL Practitioners, Networks, and Hubs
March 17, 2015
SUNY, Rockefeller Institute to Host Forum on the Future of Higher Education

New York City – The State University of New York and Rockefeller Institute of Government tomorrow will host a forum on the future of higher education amid rising college costs
March 11, 2015
SUNY Board Appoints Joseph B. Porter As General Counsel

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Joseph B. Porter as SUNY vice chancellor for legal affairs and general counsel, effective June 4, 2015
March 11, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees, Presidents Ask State Legislature to “Invest in SUNY”

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, chair of the Board’s Communications and External Affairs Committee
March 10, 2015
SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall, Ambassador Carl Spielvogel to Call for State Investment

Albany – State University of New York Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, chair of the Board’s Communications and External Affairs Committee, today announced that instead of holding their regularly scheduled
March 10, 2015
Independent Health Foundation “Talking” Vending Machine Social Media Campaign Encourages Good Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Independent Health Foundation recently released a series of promotional videos for its Healthy Options® program featuring a “talking” vending machine which encourages patrons to choose a healthier option in place of typical
March 9, 2015
SUNY, CUNY Community College Students Honored in 2015 Phi Theta Kappa Awards Ceremony

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, SUNY Broome President Kevin Drumm, and City University of New York Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Frank Sanchez today joined Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
March 6, 2015
SUNY, CUNY to Honor Phi Theta Kappa Students Monday in Albany

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and officials from the City University of New York and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society will host

March 5, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees and Committees to Meet

Albany – The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York and its Committees will meet over the two-day period of March 10 and 11, 2015, at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.
March 4, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces 11 More Companies Join Start-Up NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 11 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State under the START-UP NY program. They will join the more than 70 companies already participating in the initiative, which creates tax-free
March 3, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees Charter Schools Committee to Meet

Albany – The Charter Schools Committee of the State University of New York Board of Trustees will meet Friday, March 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. All SUNY trustees and members of the public are invited to attend.
March 2, 2015
At University at Buffalo, Senator Gillibrand & Lieutenant Governor Hochul Meet With Students and Lead Organizing Effort to Combat Sexual Violence on College Campuses.

At a round table meeting at University at Buffalo, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul were joined today by students and officials from University at Buffalo and other Western New York area colleges, as well as