The Hall of Fame was created to honor leaders in the fields of continuing education and adult learning and to serve as a record and inspiration for the next generation of continuing education leaders. ... MORE
The exhibit of photographs taken by working men and women during and after Hurricane Sandy, and “When the Lights Go Out,” a multi-media theatrical performance about those who helped in the rebuilding, takes place Thursday, Dec. 5 beginning at 5 p.m. ... MORE
“Countdown to Eternity,” a rare and intimate view of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, as observed through the lens of photographer Benedict J. Fernandez ’87, will be presented by the Metropolitan New York Center. ... MORE
Partnership representatives from the college, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, ChargePoint and National Grid were joined by U.S. Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-N.Y., for the unveiling and ribbon cutting. ... MORE
A student at the Hudson Valley Center, Stephen O’Donnell was awarded first prize in the 2013 Student Art Competition for his work, “Pleasure,” an abstract acrylic on canvas. ... MORE
“The Student Academic Conference is one of the many ways the college creates a sense of community for its students, who are deeply engaged in their studies with the faculty, but are often geographically distant from each other,” said Merodie A. Hancock, president of the college. ... MORE
The college’s Office of Veteran and Military Education and its Metropolitan New York Center are hosting VAP’s creative pitch workshop and professional pitch panels in film, theater and writing for military veterans pursuing a career in the arts. ... MORE
They are Kenya Coleman of Albany, N.Y., Jennifer Jacob of Hilton, N.Y., John Lawrence Llewellyn, Jr. of Matamoras, P.A., Jordan Marsh, of Glens Falls, N.Y. and Mendy Thorsland of Rock Stream N.Y. ... MORE
The opening reception is Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the college’s Metropolitan New York Center Livingston Gallery, sixth floor, 177 Livingston Street, Brooklyn. ... MORE
The New York State Economic Development Council approached Empire State College to host a panel exploring the impending transition in leadership in economic and community development as the leadership moves into retirement. ... MORE
The college supports the military community through its award-winning Office of Veteran and Military Education, education partnerships with all branches of the military, Credit Where Credit is Due: Veteran and Service Member Pathway to the MBA, Graduate Certificate in Veterans Services and Student Veterans and Military Club. ... MORE
Making higher education affordable was the main topic of President Obama’s speech at the University at Buffalo on Aug. 22. Part of his comprehensive plan, specifically cites Open SUNY as a model of using technology to redesign courses. ... MORE
Solomon, who died in 2004 at the age of 104, attended the meet at the Saratoga Race Course each year. His legacy of philanthropy is continued by his charitable trust, which supports many nonprofit organizations in the greater Saratoga Springs area, including the scholarship with the college. ... MORE
Five SUNY Empire State College students at the Niagara Frontier Center, one Center for Distance Learning student, one faculty member and three administrators will attend President Barack Obama’s speech in Buffalo tomorrow. ... MORE
"Gender and Foreign Policy in the Clinton Administration," by Prof. Karen Garner documents the emergence, evolution and legacy of the U.S. global gender policy beginning in the 1970s and throughout the 1990s. ... MORE
The summer issue of All About Mentoring, the journal devoted to SUNY Empire State College’s signature teaching method, has been released and is now available online. ... MORE
The partnership provides teachers and educators with sound practices and research-based methods that can be immediately applied in classrooms. ... MORE
Empire State College Mentor Catherine Collins’ book, “African American Women’s Life Issues Today: Vital Health and Social Matters,” (Praeger 2013) has been published. ... MORE
Photographer Benedict J. Fernandez ’87, author Walter Dean Myers ’84, emeritus professor Emil Moxey and vocalist Laurel Massé ’05 were presented with prestigious collegewide awards. ... MORE
The mother of two young daughters, a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and a certified medical assistant and community volunteer were selected to represent their fellow students. ... MORE
Bernadine Bauser ‘13 and Carol Faulkner ’11, ’13, were selected to represent their fellow graduates and provide remarks on behalf of the class of 2013. ... MORE
Anne McDonald Galletta and her daughter Christine Galletta along with Michael Strube and his son Gavin Michael Strube are proud members of the class of 2013. ... MORE
More than 1,100 students earned their associate and bachelor’s degrees this year through the SUNY Empire State College Center for Distance Learning, and master’s degrees through a blend of online and face-to-face education at the college’s School for Graduate Studies. ... MORE
In 2012, Stewart’s Shops renewed a three-year scholarship commitment and increased its gift to $60,000, $20,000 dollars each year for three years, and the college foundation is matching this gift. ... MORE
Romeo has been recognized because she has been highly influential in developing or otherwise instilling a policy, program or educational campaign that directly led to significant positive change towards environmental sustainability in the community. ... MORE
The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, located on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, N.Y. ... MORE
Last year, Stewart’s Foundation renewed its commitment to the college and pledged $60,000 for scholarships to be distributed during the subsequent three years. The Empire State College Foundation matches this gift, which provides $40,000 annually to SUNY community college graduates in Stewart’s Shops service area. ... MORE
The SUNY Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to appoint Merodie A. Hancock the fourth permanent president of Empire State College. Hancock will begin serving as president in early July of this year. ... MORE
The ceremony will take place Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the State University of New York College at Purchase, Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. ... MORE
University at Buffalo Professor and Director of Urban Studies at UB's Center for Urban Studies Henry Taylor also teaches courses in race, class and gender in the city and in community development and urban management. ... MORE
The chancellor pointed to the benefits of being able to tap the college’s existing experience and expertise in evaluating learning outside traditional settings ... MORE
Repairs to the college’s space have been completed and students again are meeting one on one with their faculty mentors and in study groups and seminars. ... MORE
She is responsible for directing marketing and recruitment systems, contributing to the college’s overall enrollment management and marketing strategy, as well as the ongoing development of the college’s recruitment and retention policies and procedures. ... MORE
The Transliteracy Research Group, led by Thomas, defines “transliteracy” as the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and “orality” to handwriting, print, TV, radio, film and digital social networks. ... MORE
Four students from the SUNY Empire State College School for Graduate Studies, Mary Zlotnick, Jennifer Fuller, Cassandra Boucher-Kjelland and Suzanne Shafer, were selected to have their research highlighted as part of the event “Boosting the Power of SUNY and CUNY: A Celebration of Graduate Research.” ... MORE
The college will use the letter for the 2013-14 academic year as part of the SUNY Smart Track™ campaign, a commitment to transparency in college financing. ... MORE
The search for a permanent president for SUNY Empire State College has progressed to the point where five semi-finalists have been selected to visit the college beginning the week of Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. ... MORE
The two institutions will jointly develop and deliver an advanced graduate certificate in optometry business management, fully applicable to Empire State College's MBA. ... MORE
The college's efforts help students in the affected areas in the aftermath of what has been described as the worst storm to hit the Northeast in recorded history. ... MORE
The agreement also calls for the two colleges to continue to promote and strengthen cooperation between the Hudson Valley Center and Center For Digital Arts regarding cross-registration and student transfer and to provide a clear bridge for students seeking to move from a Westchester Community College associate degrees to an Empire State College bachelor’s program in the digital arts and other areas of study. ... MORE
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. To educate all women about its dangers and to provide support for those already affected, Upstate University Hospital will present “Strong Women, Strong Hearts” in conjunction with SUNY Empire State College. ... MORE
Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s third annual State of the University address focused attention on Empire State College’s strengths in online learning and the college’s expertise in evaluating learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom by highlighting SUNY REAL. ... MORE
The waiver applies to those at Hudson Valley, Metropolitan New York and Long Island centers, as well as the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies. Students at the School for Graduate Studies, Center for Distance Learning and nursing program to follow established procedures. ... MORE
