(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JULY 2, 2024) Empire State University celebrated 104 graduates
at a ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic on June 26, 2024.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JULY 1, 2024) Empire State University will offer a Master
of Arts in Higher Education beginning the Fall 2024 term. The online, 30-credit, degree
program is designed to enhance students’ and professionals’ contributions to higher
education and prepare them for a broad range of administrative roles and research
related to their work.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JUNE 28, 2024) When Maureen Skidmore was a teenager, she wanted
to become a missionary. Skidmore knew her dreams would require an education but was
concerned about finances and the rarity of attending college at the time.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JUNE 27, 2024) Karis Jones, assistant professor, received
an award from the National Science Foundation to serve as a principal investigator
for a group research initiative.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JUNE 25, 2024) Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf
was named to City & State’s 2024 Inaugural Trailblazers in Higher Education list,
which was announced today.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JUNE 18, 2024) The School of Human Services held a diversity,
equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice (DEIBSJ) retreat in Albany, New York
in May.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY -- JUNE 18, 2024) Jeff Schuhrke, assistant professor, was interviewed
on the Marketplace Morning Report about the University of California strike involving
graduate and postdoctoral student workers. ... MORE
The United University Professions (UUP) Empire State Chapter worked with two locals
of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) as well as the NYSUT’s Social Justice department
to participate in Empire State University’s book drive as part of the statewide initiative.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JUNE 10, 2024) Brian Frederick, assistant professor in the
School of Social and Behavioral Science, explores the roots of missing LGBTQ+ youth
in their research. The project began when Frederick was teaching at the University
of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom in 2022, working with Dr. Karen Shalev. Over the
years, they’ve interviewed over one hundred formerly missing LGBTQ+ people and researched
different resources available across Europe.... MORE
Justin Pascucci, assistant professor in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, will
publish research about the implementation of an age-friendly health system in the
June edition of the peer-reviewed journal Nursing Research.... MORE
Hiding in the back of Empire State University’s location at 111 West Ave. lies a print
shop that plays an important role for the university and community in Saratoga Springs.
Behind the whirring of industrial-sized printers and smell of ink, reminiscent of
an art classroom, is Steven Linton, print equipment operator, who prints anything
you can imagine.... MORE
Recent Empire State University graduate Julianna Merendino is an active member of
the United States Navy, inspired by her family who are mostly members of the Navy
and Marine Corps.... MORE
Empire State University celebrated the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 17 at the New
York City Center at 6:00 p.m. 400 graduates crossed the stage at the university’s
third statewide commencement.... MORE
Rhon Glasgow, like many Empire State University students, was seeking a change of
direction and looking for a school that would provide him flexibility while he worked
long hours in restaurants and retail.... MORE
When Jawana Carter-Richardson first decided to go back to school later in life, she
was concerned her age would be a deterrent. She saw Empire State University’s flexible
learning environment, tailored for adult students, as a way for her to achieve her
goals.... MORE
Maria Figueroa, dean of the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies, was featured
in a recent article by Non Profit Quarterly titled “Are Advertising and Marketing
on the Brink of a Union Wave?”... MORE
Empire State University’s Manhattan commencement ceremony is just a few days away.
Meet this year’s platform party who will be celebrating and honoring our graduates!... MORE
(NEW YORK, NY – MAY 15, 2024) Darlene White was recognized as an honorary mention
in the “Best of SUNY Art Exhibition” for her work titled “Jazzy Belle.” White is a
historian and multidisciplinary artist -- she earned her bachelor’s degree in historical
studies at Empire State University and will walk in the university’s Manhattan Commencement
ceremony on May 17, 2024.... MORE
Empire State University's Center for Autism Advocacy, Research, Education, and Supports
is hosting workshops in collaboration with the Saratoga Springs Public Library titled
"Neurodivergent in College: Navigating the Transition from High School."... MORE
Dr. Nan Travers, director of the Center for Leadership in Credentialing Learning,
was featured on EdUp Experience in their recent podcast episode: “Redesigning Higher
Ed for the Future - with Dr. Nan Travers, & Dr. Holly Zanville, Co-Leads, Credential
as You Go.”... MORE
Balancing a family, multiple jobs, and working toward a degree is no easy feat, but
it’s one Ashley Simms meets with a smile on her face at Empire State University.... MORE
Eight students from the Dominican Republic are graduating together in Empire State
University’s Manhattan ceremony on May 17, 2024. The cohort is part of SUNY Empire’s
program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in coordination with Universidad APEC.... MORE
(ROCHESTER, NY – MAY 7, 2024) Empire State University’s Rochester commencement ceremony
is just a few days away. Meet this year’s platform party who will be celebrating and
honoring our graduates!... MORE
Graduations are often a family affair, but for Kara Lockwood and her mother, Joanne
Knapp-Elvidge, commencement takes on a deeper meaning this year.... MORE
“You don’t need sight to take flight” are the words Chrystal Jones lives by each day.
Despite losing her sight at 31 years old, she’s let nothing stop her from achieving
her goals, including working full time and studying for her bachelor’s degree.... MORE
Not all heroes wear capes -- some are also working to earn their degrees in their
spare time, like Melissa Massari, who pursued an education centered on helping others.... MORE
Empire State University’s Albany commencement ceremony is on May 1, 2024. Meet this
year’s platform party who will be celebrating and honoring our graduates!... MORE
April is Arab American Heritage Month, inviting us to honor and celebrate the cultural
diversity and contributions of Arab Americans. Empire State University has a list
of resources and educational opportunities available to view on the library and Office
of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion websites. We spoke with Heather Shalhoub, the library’s
coordinator for Web Services, User Experience, and Systems to share her perspectives.... MORE
Empire State University will hold an event celebrating the latest books by Professor
Sabrina Fuchs Abrams, Professor Tom Mackey, and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor
Margaret (Peggy) Tally on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at its 4 Park
Avenue location in Manhattan. The event will be livestreamed for those who cannot
attend in person.... MORE
A student at Empire State University has been awarded the prestigious Norman R. McConney,
Jr. Award. Congratulations to Jo Young, the first student at SUNY Empire to receive
this award.... MORE
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – APRIL 22, 2024) Empire State University’s Neurodiversity Club
is expanding with the launch of a teen group on April 23, 2024. The Teen Neurodiversity
Club will be held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library and include activities geared
toward the interests of older attendees in grades 7-12 who are neurodivergent, along
with their friends and families.... MORE
Starting a career, searching for a job, and navigating all the decisions that come
with it can be an overbearing challenge. It’s one Anita DeCianni Brown, director of
career and experiential learning services, is trying to make easier for students at
Empire State University.... MORE
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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