May 2013


May 31, 2013
SUNY Potsdam, Canton Alliance Receives National Recognition

Albany — State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that the Campus Alliance between SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton has received a national award for its shared services achievements...

May 30, 2013
Coursera Partnership To Aid Implementation Of Open SUNY

Albany — State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that the system is one of 10 nationally to partner with Coursera to develop a common platform for the delivery of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). ...
May 30, 2013
UAlbany Student Tremayne Price Sworn In As SUNY Trustee

Albany — The State University of New York today welcomes SUNY Student Assembly President-elect Tremayne Price...
May 29, 2013
SUNY, Research Foundation Announce Technology Accelerator Fund Awards

The State University of New York and The Research Foundation today announced five new projects...
May 28, 2013
Governor Cuomo Announces Support for Tax-Free NY Initiative from Local Officials Across New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced support from local officials across the state since the unveiling of Tax-Free NY, a game-changing...
May 24, 2013
SUNY Board of Trustees to Meet

Albany — The State University of New York Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend...
May 23, 2013
SUNY Announces Second Round of Innovative Instruction Technology Grants

Albany — State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced the recipients of the 2013 Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program, which funds campus innovations and initiatives...
May 22, 2013
Governor Cuomo Unveils Major Economic Development Initiative to Transform University Communities into Magnets for New Business & Development

Under Tax-Free NY, Any New Business Will Be Able to Operate Tax Free on a SUNY Campus for Ten Years...
May 14, 2013
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Sustainability Plan for SUNY Downstate

Albany — The State University of New York has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for public discussion of the Sustainability Plan under development for SUNY Downstate Medical Center...
May 13, 2013
SUNY Community Colleges, New York Businesses to Launch High-Need Workforce Training Programs This Fall

Albany — State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today convened the first meeting of a consortium of SUNY community colleges...
May 7, 2013
SUNY Board Names Leadership at Canton, Cobleskill, Geneseo, Empire State College Campuses

Troy — The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced four leadership appointments: Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman as Acting President of SUNY Canton; Dr. Debra Hollar Thatcher...
May 7, 2013
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints 16 Faculty to Distinguished Ranks

Albany — The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved the appointments of 16 faculty to distinguished ranks. All distinguished faculty...
May 3, 2013
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 May 6 and 7, 2013, at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend...
May 2, 2013
Four SUNY Faculty Receive Chancellor's Award for Internationalization

Albany — State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced the recipients of the 2013-14 Chancellor's Award for Internationalization, which encourages...
May 1, 2013
SUNY Issues Formal Request for Information Regarding Long Island College Hospital

Albany — The State University of New York today issued a public Request for Information (RFI) to formally solicit interest from hospital operators, healthcare providers, and qualified parties who could provide health...