September 2017


September 30, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on Elizabeth Capaldi Phillips

"The recent passing of Elizabeth Capaldi Phillips is felt deeply throughout The State University of New York, where Betty’s leadership will leave a significant and lasting impact on

September 30, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Cuts

"SUNY hospitals provide the highest standard of care for our state’s most vulnerable children, families, and elderly, while also serving as elite teaching institutions dedicated to training

September 29, 2017
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (Disproportionate Share Hospital payments)

"As New York Governor part of my job has become working to deflect missiles of destruction launched by Washington aimed at New York.

September 28, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Opens at Clinton Community College

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that that the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College is now officially open for business.
September 25, 2017
SUNY Announces Sustainable Village & Learning Community to be Developed in Haiti

New York City – The State University of New York today announced a statewide collaboration involving 10 SUNY campuses and five not-for-profit organizations to establish a sustainable village and learning community in Akayè, Haiti.
September 22, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on U.S Department of Education Interim Title IX Guidance

"SUNY is proud to be a national leader in developing programs to help colleges comply with Title IX, the Clery Act, and other laws,
September 14, 2017
New York Small Business Development Center Launches Online Course on How to Start a Business

Albany – The New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC), a not for profit consulting organization for new and existing businesses, released the latest edition of its online entrepreneurial education course, EntreSkills™.
September 12, 2017
Board of Trustees Appoint SUNY Interim Provost and Niagara County Community College Interim President

Saratoga Springs – The State University of New York Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Jinliu “Grace” Wang as SUNY’s Interim Provost, and in conjunction with the Board of Trustees of Niagara County Community College
September 11, 2017
SUNY Impact Foundation Raises More Than $30,000 for Hurricane Harvey and Future Disaster Relief

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and SUNY Impact Foundation Executive Director Christine Fitzgibbons today announced that more than $30,000 has been raised for Hurricane Harvey and future disaster relief,

September 8, 2017
SUNY Receives National Recognition for its Longstanding Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today announced that SUNY System Administration has – for the sixth consecutive year – received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

September 5, 2017
Statement by SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on Repeal of DACA

"The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is the American Dream in motion. We are extremely disappointed to learn that this important program could come to an end without a fair and permanent solution

September 5, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY to Host Statewide Collection Drive and Deliver Supplies to Texas for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the State University of New York will host a statewide collection drive online and at SUNY Plaza in Albany to aid in relief and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
September 4, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Carey Gabay Scholarship Program Winners

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the five 2017 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was created to honor the legacy of Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant, who was tragically killed