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Empire State University Announces Launch of New Digital Media Arts Program

Posted September 13, 2023

Empire State University has recently launched a bachelor’s degree in digital media arts to prepare students for careers in graphic design, content creation, web design, and digital storytelling.  ... MORE

Empire State University Adds Two New Opportunity Programs

Posted September 12, 2023

Empire State University is welcoming the inaugural cohorts of two new opportunity programs this fall: Presidential Scholars and the Military and Veteran Opportunity Program. ... MORE

Empire State University Holds Defensive Driving Courses in Partnership with AARP

Posted September 11, 2023

SUNY Empire will be holding defensive driving classes in partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) on September 23, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... MORE

Empire State University Students Receive Prestigious ACT Awards

Posted September 1, 2023

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – September 1, 2023) Empire State University’s Craig Rosen ’23 and Jawana Richardson ’16, ’18, ’21 are recipients of this year’s State University of New York Association of Council Members and College Trustees (ACT) awards. ... MORE

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Empire State University Holds Voter Registration Event With Town of Brighton’s IDEA Board   

Posted August 25, 2023

Empire State University is partnering with the Town of Brighton’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Board to hold a voter registration event. ... MORE

Kenya Cagle ´81 ´83: Following His Passion for Film

Posted August 24, 2023

Kenya Cagle is living his dream and making independent movies that are winning accolades. ... MORE

Empire State University Forges Partnership with Union Plus

Posted August 21, 2023

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – AUGUST 21, 2023) Empire State University is proud to partner with Union Plus to provide current and retired union members and their families access to SUNY Empire’s academic programs as one of their preferred educational institutions. ... MORE

Giving Back: Empire State University Alumni Inspire New Police Officers

Posted August 18, 2023

Two Empire State University graduates, Saratoga Springs Police Department Training Officer Travis Carter (’23) and City of Watervliet Police Chief Joseph Centanni (’16, ’19), shared their commitment to officer training and education last week with future graduates of the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Center in Schenectady, NY. ... MORE

Empire State University Holds 27th Annual Day at the Races Alumni Event

Posted August 17, 2023

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — August 17, 2023) Empire State University’s Office of Advancement held their 27th annual Day at the Races alumni event on Thursday, August 17. ... MORE

Empire State University Professor Featured in USA Today for School Safety Expertise

Posted August 17, 2023

Empire State University Professor of Teacher Education Heather Reynolds was featured in USA Today for her expertise on school safety. ... MORE

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Empire State University Professors Published in New Book

Posted August 10, 2023

SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Alan Mandell and Associate Professor of Community and Human Services and former director of the Center for Mentoring, Learning, and Academic Innovation Shantih Clemans co-authored a chapter in “Transformative Civic Education in Democratic Societies.” ... MORE

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Arts in the Parks: An East Greenbush Community Arts Experience

Posted August 7, 2023

Arts in the Parks is an exciting opportunity for all members of the East Greenbush and surrounding communities to engage in creativity, learning, and artistic appreciation. ... MORE

Visiting Assistant Professor Mindy Kronenberg to Participate in Long Island Art Events

Posted August 7, 2023

Empire State University Assistant Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities Mindy Kronenberg will take part in two exciting art events on Long Island. ... MORE

Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf Featured in Look This Week Interview

Posted August 1, 2023

Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf was featured in “Look This Week,” a weekly news and information video series hosted by Jesse H. Jackson of Look Media Resource. ... MORE

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SUNY CHANCELLOR KING ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR DIRECT SUPPORT MICROCREDENTIALS

Posted August 1, 2023

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the start of the direct support microcredential program approved earlier this year to provide training that leads to national certification in the field of developmental disabilities. ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Professor Thomas Mackey Awarded for Excellence in Literacy in a Digital Age Research

Posted July 26, 2023

Professor of Arts and Media in the School of Arts and Humanities Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. has been recognized for his exceptional research in literacy in a digital age. ... MORE

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Empire State University Office of Opportunity Programs Awarded IMPACT Grant

Posted July 25, 2023

The Office of Opportunity Programs at Empire State University was awarded a $10,000 Liaison IMPACT Grant to help fund student success initiatives. ... MORE

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SUNY Empire Receives My Brother’s Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) II Grant

Posted July 25, 2023

Empire State University was awarded a My Brother’s Keeper Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) II grant from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). ... MORE

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Empire State University Concludes International Commencement Ceremonies

Posted July 20, 2023

This summer, four international commencements were held to honor our Empire State University students studying overseas. ... MORE

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From Soccer to Software: SUNY Empire Web Developer Oleh Kyrylenko's Journey

Posted July 19, 2023

Empire State University's Front-End Web Developer Oleh Kyrylenko originally hails from Ukraine. Initially working as a web content developer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he recently relocated to Saratoga Springs, New York this past March. ... MORE

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