May 2012


May 31, 2012
New York Network to Phase Out Operations Over Next 12 Months

Albany – New York Network, a video production service operated by the State University of New York, will phase out its operations over the next 12 months.

May 30, 2012
Chancellor Zimpher to Recommend Dr. Timothy Killeen as Research Foundation President and SUNY Vice Chancellor for Research

Albany – SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that she is recommending Timothy Killeen, Ph.D. for the dual position of President of the Research Foundation (RF) and SUNY Vice Chancellor for Research,

May 29, 2012
Maritime College Student Kevin Rea Sworn In As SUNY Trustee

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today welcomed SUNY Student Assembly president-elect Kevin Rea as the newest member of the SUNY Board of Trustees. Rea is a graduate student at SUNY Maritime College
May 24, 2012
SUNY Forms Task Force On Remedial Education

Albany – The State University of New York today announced the formation of the SUNY Remediation Task Force, which will determine how a collaborative effort between SUNY and K-12 school districts across New York
May 16, 2012
Malaysia Eyes National Education Reforms Based on Success of Pioneering US Program

New York -- Malaysia is preparing national level education reforms based on tactics pioneered in the US that are successfully raising student success throughout the school system, from very early childhood through completion of university or college.
May 14, 2012
Sovereign Bank through Santander Universities Provides Funding Boost to UCosmic®

Boston – Sovereign Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander S.A., through its Santander Universities Global Division, today announced that it has awarded a U.S. $290,000 grant to accelerate the development of the UCosmic® Consortium.
May 11, 2012
Finger Lakes Hub Joins Empire State STEM Learning Network

Rochester – The State University of New York, together with education and business leaders in the Rochester area today announced the launch of the Finger Lakes STEM Hub of the Empire State STEM Learning Network (Empire STEM)
May 10, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints 21 Faculty to Distinguished Ranks

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved the appointments of 21 faculty to distinguished ranks – the highest system honors conferred upon SUNY instructional faculty.

May 10, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Carli Schiffner As Interim President of SUNY Canton

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Carli Schiffner interim president of SUNY Canton, effective Sept. 1, 2012. Dr. Schiffner is currently the college’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
May 10, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Meg Benke Acting President of Empire State College

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Meg Benke as acting president of Empire State College, effective Sept. 1, 2012. Dr. Benke has served as the college’s provost and vice president of
May 10, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Approves the Appointment of Dr. Steve J. Tyrell As President of North Country Community College

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Dr. Steve J. Tyrell as president of North Country Community College, effective June 15, 2012.
May 10, 2012
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. As Chancellor Emeritus

Albany – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Clifton R. Wharton Jr. as chancellor emeritus, a title conferred to a past-chancellor of the system for just the third time in SUNY history.
May 10, 2012
Statement From Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on President Obama's Visit

“Today it was my honor to join Governor Andrew Cuomo as SUNY and the Capital District welcomed President Barack Obama to the University at Albany.
May 7, 2012
Education & Community Leaders Launch The Albany Promise Cradle-To-Career Partnership

Albany – SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and education, government, and community leaders in the City of Albany today launched The Albany Promise Cradle-to-Career Partnership, which brings together regional civic organizations,
May 2, 2012
SUNY Chancellor Honors 79 Scholar Athletes

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced 79 recipients of the 2011-12 Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence and athletic achievement.