Press Releases

Empire State University Launches Innovative Virtual Food Pantry

Posted February 15, 2024

When SUNY funding was provided to address food insecurity among students by establishing on-campus food pantries, Empire State University faced a unique challenge. ... MORE

SUNY Empire's Xiomara Giordano Named to National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

Posted February 9, 2024

Xiomara Giordano, Empire State University's assistant vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). ... MORE

Chancellor King Discusses SUNY, Touts SUNY Empire's Success in Capitol Pressroom Interview

Posted February 1, 2024

SUNY Chancellor John King recently spoke with Capitol Pressroom about the financial shape of New York's public colleges and universities, outlined steps needed to maintain a strong SUNY system, and discussed SUNY Empire's enrollment increase.  ... MORE

SUNY Empire's 3rd Annual Partners in Applied Behavior Analysis Virtual Conference to be Held March 1

Posted January 29, 2024

Empire State University’s Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) and Anderson Center for Autism will host their third annual Partners in Applied Behavior Analysis Conference on March 1, 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University Awards Dancer and Actor Prestigious Richard Porter Leach Fellowships

Posted January 29, 2024

A long-time dancer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Company and a stage and film actor have been selected to receive Richard Porter Leach Fellowships to attend Empire State University. ... MORE

SUNY Empire Reports Significant Enrollment Increase for 2024 Spring Term

Posted January 24, 2024

Empire State University, SUNY’s leading online university, saw a 25.3 percent increase in new student enrollment for its 2024 Spring 1 Term.   ... MORE

Bessie Walker Celebrates 50 Years at Empire State University

Posted January 17, 2024

Of the 53 years that SUNY Empire has been serving students, Bessie Walker has been present for 50 of them. ... MORE

Long Island Business Institute (LIBI) to Cease Operations; Empire State University to Offer Teach-Out Pathway

Posted January 16, 2024

Due to the impending closure of Long Island Business Institute (LIBI), current LIBI students will be offered enrollment at Empire State University for the Spring 2024 academic term and subsequent terms. LIBI will cease operating its educational programs effective January 22, 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University’s MBA Program Ranked First in Area by Albany Business Review

Posted December 22, 2023

SUNY Empire’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was ranked first among other Capital Region MBA programs by Albany Business Review for the third consecutive year.  ... MORE

Gilday's Farm Supplies Capital Region with Christmas Trees

Posted December 20, 2023

With the holiday season in full swing, many people around the Capital Region are bringing home Christmas trees to decorate and enjoy. ... MORE

Empire State University Community Supports Wreaths Across America

Posted December 19, 2023

On Saturday, December 16, Empire State University employees, students and alumni across New York state participated in Wreaths Across America ceremonies. ... MORE

Professor Valeri Chukhlomin Serves as Judge in QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference

Posted December 18, 2023

Professor Valeri Chukhlomin virtually attended and served as a judge at the QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference, which took place in Abu Dhabi from December 11-13. ... MORE

EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW DIGITAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

Posted December 11, 2023

Empire State University will launch a bachelor’s degree in digital communication to prepare students for careers in digital journalism, social media, marketing, creative arts, and emerging digital media professions. Students can enroll in the digital communication program at SUNY Empire beginning fall of 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University Honors Class of 2023 in Albany Ceremony

Posted December 9, 2023

Empire State University celebrated the class of 2023 on Saturday, December 9 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. 259 graduating students attended the event. ... MORE

SUNY Empire Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter Inducts Inaugural Members

Posted December 11, 2023

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, Empire State University held its first induction ceremony for membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda, the national honor society for adult students. SUNY Empire’s chapter, Omega Tau, inducted 103 students in its inaugural cohort. ... MORE

Meet Mollie Dennis, First Graduate of Empire State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Program

Posted December 6, 2023

Mollie Dennis never thought online school would work for her. Fast forward three years later, and she’s the first graduate of Empire State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism (ABA) program. ... MORE

Meet Cecile McIntosh-Carless: Student Speaker for Winter 2023 Commencement

Posted December 5, 2023

Cecile McIntosh-Carless's devotion to public service has spanned countries, and her hard-sought Empire State University degree is helping propel her forward. ... MORE

SUNY Empire Remembers Dedicated Alumna

Posted December 5, 2023

Ruth Decker ’74, one of Empire State University’s most dedicated alumni, has passed away, just weeks shy of her 95th birthday. ... MORE

Four Students from Dual Diploma Program with Universidad APEC to Walk in Winter Commencement Ceremony in Albany

Posted December 4, 2023

Four students from Empire State University’s Center for International and Extended Education dual diploma program are traveling from the Dominican Republic to attend the winter commencement ceremony. ... MORE

President Lisa Vollendorf Featured on Innovating Together Podcast

Posted December 4, 2023

President Lisa Vollendorf was interviewed on Innovating Together’s Weekly Wisdom segment. ... MORE

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