Blain Smith’s educational journey was one of stops and starts. Sometimes, the time was right, but the place was wrong. Other times, the place was right, but the time was wrong. Then he found SUNY Empire, and things … just clicked. This year, Blain, 38, graduates with his bachelor’s degree in computer science – an achievement 20 years in the making. ... MORE
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we sat down with Barry to discuss his work within the MBA in Healthcare Leadership program, how the program is addressing today's healthcare environment and advice for prospective students interested in healthcare administration. ... MORE
When Dianne White was in eighth grade, her brother was admitted to the hospital for surgery. Every day, White went to the hospital to visit him and was immediately drawn to the hustle and bustle of nurses attending to him around the clock. ... MORE
On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we sat down with Kevin to discuss his research, his favorite thing about SUNY Empire and advice for prospective students with interest in the natural sciences. ... MORE
To Mark Abendroth, associate professor of education in SUNY Empire’s School for Graduate Studies, “sustainability” is more than a buzzword. To him, it’s a necessary path forward, a concerted effort to create social awareness, a way to right environmental, economic, and social wrongs. ... MORE
The nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many do-it-yourselfers to take matters into their own hands. Sonja Thomson, an instructional designer at SUNY Empire, is one of them. ... MORE
Terri Maher, a nurse, licensed master social worker, and SUNY Empire adjunct instructor, spends her weekends supporting the COVID-19 relief effort using nothing more than her phone and her compassion. But to those who rely on her, those simple tools are invaluable. ... MORE
Doug "Brian" Sherman, New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3, completed his college degree 38 years after joining the military. In 2017, Sherman graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a bachelor’s degree in business management and economics at age 56, earning a 3.96 grade point average.
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Interviews with survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Maria are now underway as part of “An Oral History of Hurricane Irma and Maria: A Social, Cultural, and Environmental Crisis in Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I,” a grant-funded project, awarded to SUNY Empire State College Department of Natural Sciences Associate Professor Audeliz Matias and Associate Professor and Interim Director of European Academic Programs Sheila Marie Aird, by the Oral History Association Awards’ Emerging Crisis Oral History Research Fund. ... MORE
As technology in the classroom continues to play a growing role in primary and secondary education, SUNY Empire State College’s School for Graduate Studies and the Saratoga Springs City School District continue to collaborate to better understand what work best for students. ... MORE
Graduate and prospective graduate students looking for learning opportunities in sustainability have the opportunity to earn a 15-credit, online Advanced Graduate Certificate in Leadership for Sustainable Development this fall. ... MORE
A standing-room-only crowd greeted retired USAF Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, whose remarks, “Diversity and Leadership - Overcoming the Obstacles,” generated a standing ovation. ... MORE
The award recognizes a faculty member “who has distinguished himself or herself as a full-time mentor. Recipients are noted for their superb performance as a mentor, mastery of teaching methods, an ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and high standards in helping students attain academic excellence.” ... MORE
Criteria for the award include “superbly fulfills the responsibilities of the position, demonstrates initiative and strong leadership skills and provides excellence in decision-making, as well as problem solving.” ... MORE
The Empire State College Foundation Award for Excellence in Support Service was awarded to two employees on March 21 at the college’s All College gathering in Saratoga Springs. ... MORE
Gonyea will have primary responsibility for administration of the college’s graduate programs and will work closely with academic administration, deans, associate deans, staff and faculty to develop and implement a shared vision for the School for Graduate Studies. ... MORE
Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of Higher Education Policy at Temple University, Philadelphia, Penn., and the founder of the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice in Philadelphia, will make the presentation. ... MORE
McConnaughy will teach “Social Work in School Settings” to undergraduate social work students and collaborate with Dalat University faculty to develop and teach their own social work courses, a new area of practice in the emerging social work profession in Vietnam. ... MORE
At ESCFAST, the Empire State College Foundation Application for Scholarships Tool, students complete a general application, which filters from among all scholarships and presents students with the most suitable options. ... MORE
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