Robert Roach Jr. ‘96, to Address Center for Labor Studies Class of 2013

Posted May 20, 2013

The ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 14, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, Columbia University, New York City. ... MORE

Chief James M. Sheppard ‘99, Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Community

Posted May 14, 2013

Exceptional Alumni Honored at Annual Genesee Valley Center Community Event ... MORE

Merodie A. Hancock Named President of SUNY Empire State College

Posted May 6, 2013

The SUNY Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to appoint Merodie A. Hancock the fourth permanent president of Empire State College. Hancock will begin serving as president in early July of this year. ... MORE

Jasmine Tang ’96 Recognized for Contributions to World Languages and Cultures

Posted May 14, 2013

A member of the Geneseo and Monroe Community College faculty, Tang has dedicated her professional career to education. ... MORE

Kimie Romeo ‘08 Receives Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Award

Posted May 14, 2013

Romeo has been recognized because she has been highly influential in developing or otherwise instilling a policy, program or educational campaign that directly led to significant positive change towards environmental sustainability in the community. ... MORE

Carol Evans ‘77, President of Working Mother Media, to Address Long Island Center Graduates

Posted May 2, 2013

The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, located on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, N.Y. ... MORE

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College Council Chair James Lytle to Address Center for Distance Learning Graduates

Posted May 8, 2013

The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. ... MORE

Susan Law Dake to Address Graduates of the College’s Northeast Center

Posted May 2, 2013

Last year, Stewart’s Foundation renewed its commitment to the college and pledged $60,000 for scholarships to be distributed during the subsequent three years. The Empire State College Foundation matches this gift, which provides $40,000 annually to SUNY community college graduates in Stewart’s Shops service area. ... MORE

Hudson Valley Center Alumnus Robert J. Castelli '95 to Address Graduates

Posted May 2, 2013

The ceremony will take place Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the State University of New York College at Purchase, Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. ... MORE

Left to right: Program coordinator for the MBA in Global Leadership, Betul Lus, acting dean of the School for Graduate Studies, Tai Arnold, chair, business, management and leadership programs, Alan Belasen.

SUNY Empire State College MBA Earns Accreditation from IACBE

Posted April 30, 2013

The International Assembly for College Business Education Employs a Mission-driven and Outcomes-based Process. ... MORE

Professor Henry L. Taylor Jr., director of urban studies at the Center for Urban Studies at the University at Buffalo

Henry L. Taylor Jr. to Address Niagara Frontier Center Graduates

Posted April 30, 2013

University at Buffalo Professor and Director of Urban Studies at UB's Center for Urban Studies Henry Taylor also teaches courses in race, class and gender in the city and in community development and urban management. ... MORE

Peter Shea, National Expert in Online Learning, to Keynote Center for Distance Learning Conference

Posted April 25, 2013

Live webcast of the conference opening and Shea's presentation begins Friday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. EST. ... MORE

Sustained by Eating, Consumed by Eating Right – Memoir on the Struggle to Live a Good Life, by SUNY Professor Eric Ball

SUNY Press Publishes Empire State College Professor Eric Ball

Posted April 19, 2013

Ball will be signing copies of his book on Saturday, April 27, at the Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, beginning at 1 p.m. ... MORE

Professor Yvonne Murphy recipient of the 2013 Imperatore Community Forum Fellowship

Professor Yvonne Murphy Awarded Arthur Imperatore Community Forum Fellowship

Posted April 11, 2013

Project includes creation of adult and workforce-literacy workshops at the Greater Syracuse YMCA. ... MORE

CCME President Joycelyn Groot presented 2013 Institution Award. Seen in the front row left to right: Mindy Boenning, communication and development coordinator, Joycelyn Groot, CCME president, Linda Frank, Desiree Drindak, Susan Bruce. Seen in the back row left to right, William Yaeger, Charles Van Vorst, and William Mayeaux.

SUNY Empire State College Garners National Award for Service to the Military

Posted April 10, 2013

The Council of College and Military Educators presented the college with its 2013 Institution Award. ... MORE

2013 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence Recipients Michele Cooper, Jason Torreano, Lisa Michaels and Jeannie Lockwood.

Six SUNY Empire State College Students Win Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

Posted April 4, 2013

Sean Coffman, Michele Cooper, Travis Kuhns, Jeannie Lockwood, Lisa Michaels and Jason Torreano are among SUNY's very best. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Launches New Online MBA in Global Leadership

Posted April 2, 2013

The program serves graduate students where they are. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Key to Chancellor’s Vision for Open SUNY

Posted March 20, 2013

The chancellor pointed to the benefits of being able to tap the college’s existing experience and expertise in evaluating learning outside traditional settings ... MORE

After 120 Days, SUNY Empire State College Staten Island Office Reopens after Hurricane Sandy

Posted March 18, 2013

Repairs to the college’s space have been completed and students again are meeting one on one with their faculty mentors and in study groups and seminars. ... MORE

Anna Miarka-Grzelak Joins Empire State College as AVP, Enrollment Management and Student Services

Posted March 13, 2013

She is responsible for directing marketing and recruitment systems, contributing to the college’s overall enrollment management and marketing strategy, as well as the ongoing development of the college’s recruitment and retention policies and procedures. ... MORE

MBA Program Named One of 25 Best for Veterans by Military Times

Posted March 12, 2013

SUNY Empire State College’s School for Graduate Studies MBA Program has been named to the Top 25 Best for Vets by Military Times Magazine. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College to Participate in Open Education Week

Posted March 11, 2013

Coordinated by the Open Courseware Consortium, Open Education Week takes place Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15. ... MORE

International Scholar Sue Thomas to Keynote 2013 Transliteracy, Technology and Teaching Conference

Posted March 11, 2013

The Transliteracy Research Group, led by Thomas, defines “transliteracy” as the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and “orality” to handwriting, print, TV, radio, film and digital social networks. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Students Garner Statewide Awards

Posted March 4, 2013

One was recognized as a senior honoree and the other as a rising star, one of 40 under 40. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Graduate Students Showcase Research

Posted February 27, 2013

Four students from the SUNY Empire State College School for Graduate Studies, Mary Zlotnick, Jennifer Fuller, Cassandra Boucher-Kjelland and Suzanne Shafer, were selected to have their research highlighted as part of the event “Boosting the Power of SUNY and CUNY: A Celebration of Graduate Research.” ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Adopts State University’s Standardized Financial Aid Award Letter

Posted February 20, 2013

The college will use the letter for the 2013-14 academic year as part of the SUNY Smart Track™ campaign, a commitment to transparency in college financing. ... MORE

Media Advisory - SUNY Empire State College Presidential Search Update: Semi-finalists to Visit the College

Posted February 20, 2013

The search for a permanent president for SUNY Empire State College has progressed to the point where five semi-finalists have been selected to visit the college beginning the week of Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. ... MORE

SUNY Optometry Students Look to Empire State College for Path to MBA

Posted February 13, 2013

The two institutions will jointly develop and deliver an advanced graduate certificate in optometry business management, fully applicable to Empire State College's MBA. ... MORE

In the Spirit

Posted February 5, 2013

The opening reception takes place Tuesday, Feb. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Livingston Gallery in the college’s Brooklyn location ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Assists Students Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Posted February 4, 2013

The college's efforts help students in the affected areas in the aftermath of what has been described as the worst storm to hit the Northeast in recorded history. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Launches Credit Where Credit is Due: Veteran and Service Member Pathway to the MBA

Posted February 3, 2013

$530,000 GMAC® MET Fund Grant Supports the Program ... MORE

Westchester Community College and Empire State College to Expand Access to WCC Center for the Digital Arts

Posted January 29, 2013

The agreement also calls for the two colleges to continue to promote and strengthen cooperation between the Hudson Valley Center and Center For Digital Arts regarding cross-registration and student transfer and to provide a clear bridge for students seeking to move from a Westchester Community College associate degrees to an Empire State College bachelor’s program in the digital arts and other areas of study. ... MORE

"Strong Women, Strong Hearts" Shows Love for Education, Prevention and Fun

Posted January 22, 2013

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. To educate all women about its dangers and to provide support for those already affected, Upstate University Hospital will present “Strong Women, Strong Hearts” in conjunction with SUNY Empire State College. ... MORE

Open SUNY Announced by Chancellor Zimpher at State of the University Address

Posted January 18, 2013

Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s third annual State of the University address focused attention on Empire State College’s strengths in online learning and the college’s expertise in evaluating learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom by highlighting SUNY REAL. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Waives Late Registration Fee for January 2013 Term

Posted January 17, 2013

The waiver applies to those at Hudson Valley, Metropolitan New York and Long Island centers, as well as the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies. Students at the School for Graduate Studies, Center for Distance Learning and nursing program to follow established procedures. ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Student Forum to be Featured on C-SPAN’s BookTV

Posted March 27, 2013

“Food4Thought” to be seen on “Book-TV” ... MORE