SUNY Launches Community College Social Media Campaign
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The State University of New York system launched a new campaign Wednesday to highlight the value of its 30 community colleges and encourage people to enroll. The Stay Near, Go Far campaign calls on alumni to post stories on social media about their career accomplishments after graduating from SUNY campuses, using the hashtag #CommunityCollegeGotMeHere. The campaign will continue through Sept. 1.
“By using SUNY alumni, we are showing individuals seeking that opportunity to upward mobility that a SUNY education, especially at one of our community colleges, can put you on a path of prosperity,” SUNY chancellor Jim Malatras said in a release. “Now more than ever, jobs require upskilling and some post-secondary credential and as the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the country, SUNY will lead the way.”
NY provides $10 million to Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center
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New York state is giving $10 million to 10 sites that aim to provide educational opportunities to students facing financial difficulties.
The 10 Educational Opportunity Center sites in New York, which are all branches of the SUNY system, provide adult training and development for underrepresented populations. Some of services that EOCs offer include Microsoft Office certifications, high school equivalency programs and construction training.
The $10 million grant is part of a larger plan to renovate the Syracuse EOC building, said Tim Penix, vice president of the Syracuse EOC. The grant will help set some of the renovations in motion, Penix said.
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ALBANY, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced yesterday that the SUNY for All campaign is expanding to include SUNY Startup Summer School (S4), which is designed to help seasoned and prospective entrepreneurs commercialize breakthrough technology.
Registration is open now for the free, 11-week S4 virtual training program, which includes instructional webinars led by renowned speakers, accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers and startups. Anyone with entrepreneurial ambition is encouraged to enroll. S4 which runs from early June through mid-August culminates with a Demo Day celebration where participants pitch their technology or venture, with the top two proposals earning a $10,000 Technology Accelerator Fund Catalyst Investment.
$311 Billion Infrastructure Plan: New York s $311 billion infrastructure plan includes the Governor s $211 billion 2020-24 plan and his $100 billion 2015-2019 plan. The evolving plan increased by $36 billion in the budget with the inclusion of new, key elements of the Midtown West Redevelopment of New York City beginning with Penn Station, Belmont Station Redevelopment, a $3 billion environmental bond act, transportation programs, and additional supportive, affordable, and public housing support, along with incremental adds to existing capital programs.
First-in-the-Nation Affordable Internet for Low-Income Families: The FY 2022 Enacted Budget includes first-in-the-nation legislation requiring internet service providers to offer an affordable $15 per month high-speed internet plan to qualifying low-income households. The State will also require providers to advertise this plan to ensure programs reach underserved populations across the State. To further bridge
10,000 SUNY students to be auto-enrolled in nutrition aid program
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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visits the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center at Hudson Valley Community College on Feb. 3, 2021.Vincent Giordano/Hudson Valley Community CollegeShow MoreShow Less
2of3Buy PhotoJim Malatras, chancellor of the State University of New York, speaks during a press conference about the new COVID-19 vaccine site opening at University at Albany on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. Havidan Rodriguez, president of University at Albany, stands behind him. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
TROY – More than 10,000 State University of New York students will be auto-enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, according to Chancellor Jim Malatras.