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SUNY Raises $113 Million From Its First-Ever Sustainability Bond Issuance To Fund Green And Social Projects

State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) President and Chief Executive Officer Reuben R. McDaniel today announced DASNY’s first-ever issuance of sustainability bonds on behalf of SUNY to support its residence hall program. […]

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SUNY Chancellor Announces Major Expansion Of National Student Success Model To Improve Student Support, Retention, And Completion

During a meeting with the State University of New York Board of Trustees, SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the major expansion of a national model of academic and wraparound support to help students succeed toward graduation. Beginning this spring, 25 SUNY campuses will replicate the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), which dramatically increases associate degree completion, and Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE), which is the baccalaureate version of ASAP. […]

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Registration Is Open For Direct Support Microcredentials

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the start of the direct support microcredential program approved earlier this year to provide training that leads to national certification in the field of developmental disabilities. The program was developed in partnership with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to recognize the distinct skills and competencies required of today’s direct support professionals. […]

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Nearly 125k Graduating High School Seniors Receiving Community College Acceptance Letter In The Mail

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that high school seniors across New York State are receiving a community college acceptance letter in the mail from SUNY. For nearly 125,000 graduating New York State students outside of New York City, the letter will confirm they have a spot at their local community college held for them to attend this fall. […]

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Chancellor King Outlines Far-Reaching Vision in Inaugural State of the University Address, Announces Major Investments In Student Success

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today delivered his inaugural State of the University Address, announcing plans for SUNY’s first major investments in student success from the historic commitment to public higher education in this year’s state budget – informed by his recently completed 64-campus tour. […]

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Statement From Chancellor King And SUNY Board Of Trustees On Buffalo May 14 Remembrance

One year ago today, our attention was drawn to a vibrant and beloved neighborhood for a terrible reason. All eyes were fixed upon the city of Buffalo’s East Side following the tragic, racist shooting of 10 people who had simply gone grocery shopping on a Saturday afternoon. The shooting was a targeted act of hatred that traumatized this historically Black community, and the nation. The killer specifically traveled for hours to a Black neighborhood grocery store to carry out his murderous plan. […]

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Chancellor King Awards 193 Students With The Highest Honor At SUNY For Academic Excellence And Leadership

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today awarded 193 students from 63 campuses with SUNY’s highest honor for academic excellence and leadership. The 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE) recognizes students for their outstanding achievements throughout their SUNY experience in areas including academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts. […]