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SUNY Empire a Participating SUNY Campus to Offer Microcredentials for Direct Support Professionals

Posted February 16, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered into a $5 million agreement with the State University of New York to expand a program that will enable direct support professionals to secure national certification and college credit toward a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree. Known commonly as a microcredential   ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Recognized at New York State Higher Education Committee Meeting

Posted June 14, 2023

The New York State Higher Education Committee meeting took place on February 14 with the introduction of Chancellor King. Following an overview of SUNY initiatives, Chancellor King addressed the committee and welcomed questions from senators. Senator Iwen Chu highlighted SUNY Empire State in reference to a recent discussion with President Vollendorf with the committee.   ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Professor Published in Journal of Health Organization and Management

Posted June 14, 2023

SUNY Empire Professor Alan Belasen's research paper “The Physician CEO Advantage and Hospital Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Capacity Utilization and Patient Satisfaction” with was recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Health Organization and Management. ... MORE

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Some DMV workers now eligible for SUNY Empire credits

Posted January 30, 2023

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Monday announced a new partnership with SUNY Empire State to provide college credit to eligible employees. ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Receives $121,000 Grant to Provide Student Emergency Funding

Posted January 30, 2023

SUNY Empire State announced the college is a recipient of a grant from the ESL Federal Credit Union in the amount of $121,000. ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Among 16 Campuses Awarded Funds to Expand High-Demand Nursing Enrollment

Posted June 14, 2023

In May, SUNY announced that more than $3.2 million was awarded to 16 campuses to help increase nursing program enrollment capacity. Including this second round of funding, SUNY projects a total of 2,500 spots will be created for prospective students. SUNY Empire was included in the second round. ... MORE

SUNY Empire Faculty Member Selected for International Exhibition

Posted January 23, 2023

Assistant Professor Raul Manzano’s artwork is on display in selective exhibition ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Announces $1.69 Million Gift from Alumnus Robert Ehrmann ’78

Posted January 17, 2023

SUNY Empire has received a $1.69 million gift from the estate of late alumnus Robert Ehrmann ‘78 ... MORE

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David Fullard Appointed by NYC Mayor to the Local Conditional Release Commission

Posted June 12, 2023

David Fullard, Ph.D., visiting associate professor at Empire State University and faculty advisor to the college’s Black Male Initiative, has been appointed to the New York City Local Conditional Release Commission by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council. ... MORE

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SUNY Empire State Receives Prestigious Grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Posted January 17, 2023

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) selects SUNY Empire to receive grant ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Announces 2023 Bluebird Award Winners

Posted December 20, 2022

SUNY Empire State Student Government Association (SGA) has selected four winners of the Bluebird Award for Volunteerism, Community Building, and Leadership. ... MORE

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