September 2015


September 30, 2015
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on NYSUNY 2020 Grants

“Congratulations to SUNY Morrisville as well as Onondaga Community College, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Oswego, and Upstate Medical University on receiving support through the fourth round
September 30, 2015
Governor Cuomo Brings "Capital For A Day" to Central NY, Announces 47-Point Plan to Advance the Region

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today traveled to Syracuse to bring the third phase of his "Capital for a Day" initiative to the Central New York region. The Governor's cabinet met with community members, business

September 30, 2015
SUNY Plaza “Shines the Light” for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Albany – The historic State University of New York Plaza building on Broadway in downtown Albany will again be lit with purple lights for the month of October, as part of the NYS Office for the Prevention of
September 28, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher Named To Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today said she would be proud to serve as a member of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force.
September 28, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of Common Core Task Force

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the Common Core Task Force – a diverse and highly-qualified group of education officials, teachers, parents, and state representatives from across New York
September 25, 2015
Open SUNY Earns “Institutional Achievement Award” for National Leadership in Online Education

Albany – The National University Technology Network (NUTN) this week named Open SUNY as the recipient of its 2015 Institutional Achievement Award in recognition of the university system’s national leadership in online education.
September 22, 2015
SUNY To Host National Education Summit Exploring "A New Business Model for Higher Education"

New York City – The State University of New York today announced that it will host the fifth annual “Critical Issues in Higher Education” conference, a national conversation that includes higher education
September 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces 15 Additional Companies Join START-UP NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 15 more businesses that plan to expand in or locate to New York as a result of START-UP NY, the innovative program that establishes tax-free areas associated with colleges
September 15, 2015
SUNY Receives National Award Recognizing its Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that SUNY System Administration has – for the fourth consecutive year – received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED)
September 15, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Selection of 80 New York State Master Teachers

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the selection of 80 educators from across the state to join the New York State Master Teacher Program. These educators will join the 552 Master Teachers announced since 2013
September 15, 2015
Governor Cuomo Launches Excelsior Conservation Corps Environmental Stewardship Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of New York State’s Excelsior Conservation Corps, a new AmeriCorps environmental education and stewardship program for 18 to 25 year olds.
September 14, 2015
SUNY, University of the West Indies Highlight Global Collaboration

New York City – SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today welcomed University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles in New York City today
September 10, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces New SUNY Diversity Policy

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a sweeping new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy for the State University of New York. Adopted today by the SUNY Board of Trustees, the plan includes a

September 10, 2015
Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on In-State Tuition for Veterans & Their Families

“Today, the State University of New York Board of Trustees approved the next step necessary to ensure that all veterans and importantly – their dependents, as well – can pursue a SUNY degree at
September 10, 2015
SUNY Board Announces Leadership at Upstate Medical University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nassau Community College, Clinton Community College

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena as president of Upstate Medical University; and approved the appointments of Dr. Lorin Dean Warnick as interim dean
September 7, 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 September 9 and 10, 2015, at the times indicated below. Members of the public are invited to attend.
September 2, 2015
SUNY Releases Custom “Sexual Assault & Violence Resources (SAVR)” to Support Victims

Albany – Following Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announcement today of a public awareness campaign to educate students about “Enough is Enough,” the State University of New York has released two new web-based