Press Releases

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

Empire State University Ranked 7th in the Northeast as “Best for Vets” Institution

Posted December 4, 2023

Empire State University was recently ranked #7 among Northeast colleges and universities and 118 in the nation in Military Times annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings. The university also made the top 10 Best for Vets online institutions. This ranking is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. ... MORE

Meet the Winter Commencement 2023 Platform Party

Posted December 1, 2023

With Winter Commencement just over a week away, here’s who you’ll see on the stage making sure our graduates enjoy their important day! ... MORE

Meet Dr. Cailyn Green, Faculty Speaker for Winter Commencement 2023

Posted November 29, 2023

Cailyn Green’s path to Empire State University was filled with twists and turns her mentors helped her navigate along the way — just as she does for her students today. ... MORE

President Lisa Vollendorf Featured on Higher Digital Podcast

Posted November 22, 2023

Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf recorded a podcast with Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital, a company that focuses on digital strategy and communications for higher education. ... MORE

Empire State University Kicks Off Crowdfunding Campaign for Lab Kits

Posted November 22, 2023

Empire State University’s Office for Advancement is launching its first-ever crowdfunding campaign to raise money for lab kits for students. ... MORE

<< < 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 > >>