Press Releases

Meet Melissa Massari: Firefighter, EMT, and graduate at Empire State University

Posted May 2, 2024

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

Meet the Spring 2024 Albany Commencement Platform Party

Posted April 30, 2024

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

In the News: Veteran and Military Resource Center featured on CBS6

Posted April 30, 2024

Empire State University’s Veteran and Military Resource Center, located in Saratoga Springs, NY, was featured on CBS6 on April 27, 2024. ... MORE

Understanding Arab American Heritage Month: A Q&A with Heather Shalhoub

Posted April 29, 2024

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

Abrams, Mackey, and Tally to Share Latest Books at NYC Event

Posted April 28, 2024

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

Inaugural Empire State University student awarded Norman R. McConney Jr. Award

Posted April 26, 2024

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

Empire State University's Neurodiversity Club expanding to include teen group

Posted April 22, 2024

(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

Ask5: Opening career paths and changing the conversation

Posted April 19, 2024

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

SUNY Empire Alumnus killed in weekend shooting near Syracuse

Posted April 18, 2024

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

Veteran and Military Resource Center hosts eclipse viewing and presentation

Posted April 15, 2024

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 holds Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society induction

Posted April 12, 2024

Empire State University is part of the Omega Tau chapter and over 400 students were inducted in a ceremony on April 11, 2024. ... MORE

Empire State University has highest number of military-affiliated students

Posted April 9, 2024

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

Four Empire State University students awarded Bluebird Award

Posted April 4, 2024

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 Hope: supporting children with autism through BluePath

Posted April 1, 2024

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

Empire State University Hires Hitesh Rai Kathuria as Provost

Posted March 28, 2024

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

In the News: Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship featured on News10 ABC

Posted March 29, 2024

Empire State University’s new, transformative Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship was featured on News10 ABC March 28, 2024. ... MORE

Four Empire State University students receive prestigious SUNY Chancellor's Award

Posted March 25, 2024

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

SUNY Empire raises $121,000 for Day of Giving

Posted March 22, 2024

The goal of this 24-hour challenge is to bring the university community together and increase opportunities for current and future students. ... MORE

Empire State University Kicks off Annual Giving Day, Go Higher for Empire

Posted March 21, 2024

Day of Giving starts NOW! It’s your turn to Go Higher for Empire! ... MORE

SUNY Empire announces Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Scholarship

Posted March 20, 2024

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

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