Press Releases

Empire State University celebrates Class of 2024 in Prague

Posted July 2, 2024

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – JULY 2, 2024) Empire State University celebrated 104 graduates at a ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic on June 26, 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University to launch new Master of Arts in Higher Education

Posted July 1, 2024

(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

Breaking the mold: Meet SUNY Empire's 77-year-old graduate

Posted June 28, 2024

(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

Assistant Professor receives National Science Foundation award for SUNY Empire-led research initiative

Posted June 27, 2024

(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

President Lisa Vollendorf recognized by City & State, named Trailblazer in Higher Education

Posted June 25, 2024

(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

Empire State University's Juneteenth event is a success

Posted June 18, 2024

(NEW YORK, NY -- JUNE 18, 2024) More than 100 people attended SUNY Empire’s Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15. ... MORE

School of Human Services holds DEIBSJ retreat in Albany

Posted June 18, 2024

(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

In the News: Labor professor interviewed on Marketplace about university strikes

Posted June 18, 2024

(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

Unions support Communities Across New York through Empire State University

Posted June 11, 2024

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

Professor's research sheds light on missing LGBTQ+ people across Europe

Posted June 10, 2024

(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

Empire State University students graduate at Fort Drum

Posted June 7, 2024

(FORT DRUM, NY – JUNE 7, 2024) Military-affiliated students from Empire State University graduated at Fort Drum, New York, on May 30, 2024. ... MORE

Nursing Professor to be published in Nursing Research

Posted June 4, 2024

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

Behind the ink: Inside the Empire State University print shop

Posted May 29, 2024

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

Empire State University Announces SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence Recipients

Posted May 28, 2024

Empire State University announced the recipients of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. ... MORE

Spring 2024 Commencement Photos now available

Posted May 28, 2024

Photographs from Empire State University's Commencement ceremonies are now available on Flickr. ... MORE

First cohort of SUNY Empire’s Applied Behavior Analysis Program graduates

Posted May 23, 2024

The first cohort of Empire State University’s Master of Science in applied behavior analysis program has graduated. ... MORE

Meet Julianna Merendino: Criminal Justice graduate at Empire State University

Posted May 21, 2024

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 President Lisa Vollendorf Featured on EdUp Xcelerated Excellence Podcast

Posted May 21, 2024

President Lisa Vollendorf spoke as a guest on the EdUp Xcelerated Excellence podcast. ... MORE

Empire State University honors class of 2024 in Manhattan Ceremony

Posted May 18, 2024

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

A Dedication to Public Service: Rhon Glasgow's Journey At Empire State University

Posted May 16, 2024

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

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