News & Events

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News Releases

August 26, 2026

Chancellor King Continues the SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY — The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Jefferson Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY campuses throughout the state to highlight Governor

August 24, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Nominations Open for Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the opening of nominations for the third annual Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership. The scholarship honors the State University of New York at Albany's class of 1951 alumn

August 21, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Milestone in Expansion in New York State's Quantum Communications Network

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a milestone in the partnership between the State University of New York at Stony Brook and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory to extend New York State's existing quantum communications

August 21, 2026

Governor Hochul Eliminates Mandatory Fees for More than 7,500 SUNY Graduate Student Workers

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the elimination of mandatory fees for graduate students working at SUNY State-operated campuses, making master's and doctoral degrees more affordable for students.

August 20, 2026

As Students Return to Campus, SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Mental Health Initiative to Support Student Well-Being

New York, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's commitment to student mental health support services during a visit to SUNY Optometry. During the visit, Chancellor King showcased the SUNY Optometry’s

August 20, 2026

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Climate and Sustainability Investments to Advance Geothermal Energy

Oswego, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's climate and sustainability excellence and investments being made to reduce energy usage. During a visit to SUNY Oswego's Hewitt Hall, Chancellor King

August 19, 2026

Chancellor King, NYS Association of Counties Highlight Paid Internship Opportunities for SUNY Students

Oswego, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted paid internship opportunities for SUNY students at county governments during a visit to SUNY Oswego. Through a partnership with the New York State Association of

August 18, 2026

SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Michelle Coach as the Ninth President of SUNY Morrisville

Albany, NY — The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Michelle Coach as the ninth president of SUNY Morrisville. Dr. Coach currently serves as Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

August 18, 2026

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Simons Empire Faculty Fellows

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural class of Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in academic fields including neuroscience, mathematics, and physics.

August 17, 2026

ICYMI: SUNY Chancellor King Op-Ed in the Buffalo News: "Public Higher Education Invests in Democracy"

Albany, NY – In an op-ed published by the Buffalo News, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. describes how public higher education plays an integral role in instilling the value of civic service in students and bolstering

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Events

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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