Press Releases

SUNY Empire Alumnus killed in weekend shooting near Syracuse

Posted April 18, 2024

Lt. Michael Hoosock ’16, ’17, a long-time deputy with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, was killed in a shooting on Sunday, April 14, in the suburbs of Syracuse. ... MORE

Veteran and Military Resource Center hosts eclipse viewing and presentation

Posted April 15, 2024

Empire State University’s Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) held a solar eclipse viewing and presentation April 8, 2024. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni came together to view the once-in-a-lifetime event in Saratoga Springs, New York, which experienced 98 percent totality. ... MORE

Empire State University holds Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society induction

Posted April 12, 2024

Empire State University is part of the Omega Tau chapter and over 400 students were inducted in a ceremony on April 11, 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University has highest number of military-affiliated students

Posted April 9, 2024

Empire State University has more military-affiliated students than any other State University of New York institution. The university currently supports over 1,000 military-affiliated students throughout their academic journeys, according to data from the most recently completed academic year. ... MORE

Four Empire State University students awarded Bluebird Award

Posted April 4, 2024

The Bluebird Award is a semi-annual award presented by the Student Government Association and honors students who demonstrate outstanding service to the university or the community ... MORE

Raising Hope: supporting children with autism through BluePath

Posted April 1, 2024

Raising a puppy is no easy task, especially when that puppy is a future support animal for someone in need. Catherine Hoff, a program aide in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, is taking that challenge to heart and raising a dog for BluePath. ... MORE

Empire State University Hires Hitesh Rai Kathuria as Provost

Posted March 28, 2024

Hitesh Rai Kathuria, Ph.D. will join Empire State University as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs on Monday, April 15, 2024. ... MORE

In the News: Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship featured on News10 ABC

Posted March 29, 2024

Empire State University’s new, transformative Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship was featured on News10 ABC March 28, 2024. ... MORE

Four Empire State University students receive prestigious SUNY Chancellor's Award

Posted March 25, 2024

Four Empire State University students have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Joseph Juntunen, Anton Ruesing, Em Wasserman, and Elizabeth O’Brien all received this prestigious honor and will be recognized at a ceremony in April. ... MORE

SUNY Empire raises $121,000 for Day of Giving

Posted March 22, 2024

The goal of this 24-hour challenge is to bring the university community together and increase opportunities for current and future students. ... MORE

Empire State University Kicks off Annual Giving Day, Go Higher for Empire

Posted March 21, 2024

Day of Giving starts NOW! It’s your turn to Go Higher for Empire! ... MORE

SUNY Empire announces Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship

Posted March 20, 2024

The scholarship honors Dr. Nettleton’s work in the field of nursing, bridging the gap between healthcare and academia by supporting nursing education, building a pipeline for new nurses, and promoting nurse retention and advancement in the field. ... MORE

Blue needs YOU to vote in #MascotMadness

Posted March 11, 2024

SUNY's Mascot Madness is back! The 11th annual competition brings SUNY mascots head-to-head to find out who fans love most. It's time to vote for everyone's favorite bluebird, Blue! ... MORE

Empire State University Hosts 47th Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Posted February 20, 2024

Last week, SUNY Empire hosted its 47th blood drive at its 111 West location in Saratoga Springs. The drive, hosted in collaboration with the American Red Cross, collected 35 donations -- unlocking the potential to help 105 patients in need. ... MORE

Empire State University Announces Day of Giving, Go Higher for Empire, on March 21

Posted February 20, 2024

Join us on Thursday, March 21 as the Empire State University community comes together for a great cause – our students! Alumni, employees and friends are invited to participate in our 24-hour Day of Giving. ... MORE

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

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