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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2h

SUNY is committed to supporting student success, and the continued expansion of our ASAP|ACE program ensures SUNY students can get important support and services to help them complete their degree on time.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 2h

Expanding access and accelerating student success! 🎓

@sunychancellor.bsky.social celebrated the expansion of SUNY’s ASAP|ACE programs to more than 7,000 students across 34 campuses, including Farmingdale State College.

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ASAP|ACE Expands to More than 7,000 Students at 34 SUNY Campuses

SUNY Chancellor John B King Jr today celebrated the expansion of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) – the nation’s leading college...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you to the staff representing offices of Senator Monica Martinez and Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow’s, and all others who joined me in recognizing the important work being done to support students and advance innovation across SUNY.

Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2h

What a great day at Farmingdale State College, celebrating the expansion of ASAP|ACE, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, and touring the college’s impressive sensory units and bioscience labs.

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2d

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2d

College students and future college students-- don't leave financial aid sitting on the table. The FAFSA is free, it’s for everybody, and it helps make college more affordable.

See what aid you're eligible for at FAFSA.gov.

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2d

SUNY has provided additional funding and worked with our community colleges to ensure they are prepared to support even more adult learners in high-demand fields. (2/2)

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 2d

SUNY Reconnect will advance upward mobility and improve the lives of thousands of New Yorkers, including students at SUNY Nassau and SUNY Suffolk Community Colleges.

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Free community college tuition offered to more than 900 Long Island students through SUNY Reconnect

Books, supplies and other fees are also covered for state residents looking to enter high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, nursing and advanced manufacturing.

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 6d

There is a place at SUNY for every New Yorker, and by completing FAFSA, TAP, and other financial aid applications, prospective students can take an essential step in making an affordable and excellent higher education a reality.

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Governor Hochul Announces the Opening of Key New York State College Aid Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year

Governor Hochul announced that applications are now open for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), and the NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program ...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to all the schools, families, and students that visited us during the SUNY NYC College Fair!

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 7d

NYC College Fair thread 📸

We love meeting all you future SUNY students at the SUNY NYC College Fair!

Now that you’ve gotten a feel for which SUNY campus and program is perfect for you, get ready to apply to up to 5 SUNY schools for free during SUNY Free Application Weeks, Oct. 20 - Nov. 3!

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 8d

Empowering students to become well-rounded, engaged citizens is an important part of SUNY's commitment to academic excellence.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 8d

Strengthening civic engagement and dialogue! 🗣️

@sunychancellor.bsky.social announced the second cohort of SUNY’s Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows. Ten fellows from across campuses will support students and faculty in (1/2)

Second Cohort of Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the second cohort of the Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellowship Program. The ten SUNY fellows were selected to promote civil...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 8d

There's a place at SUNY for every student, and ensuring student parents and adult learners have access to the nutrition resources they need is part of advancing student success and upward mobility.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Expanding support for student parents!

@sunychancellor.bsky.social announced SUNY’s new Student-Parent Playbook, an online resource to help colleges and universities connect student parents with on and off-campus nutrition programs.

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Student-Parent Playbook to Support Food Security

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the release of Supporting Food Security Among Adult Students with Children: A Playbook for Colleges and Universities, a new online resource...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to Trustee Candice Vacin, my fellow SUNY presidents, and so many others for joining me in celebrating this milestone and recognizing President Lamb’s remarkable accomplishments.

Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, I had the honor of investing Craig Lamb as the fifth President of Genesee Community College. President Lamb’s story, dedication, and hard work are truly inspiring, showing us all that with perseverance, we can achieve great things. Congratulations, President Lamb!

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 14d

SUNY remains committed to helping @governor.ny.gov achieve the state’s climate goals...This funding will help SUNY meet its goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions and ensure students will have a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Governor Hochul Announces Plan for the $1 Billion Sustainable Future Program Supporting Climate Action and Jobs

Governor Hochul, while participating in the U.S Climate Alliance’s roundtable, announced the next steps for her landmark $1 billion Sustainable Future Program to accelerate capital projects in New Yor...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 14d

New technologies and innovative approaches are critical for growing our economy while simultaneously addressing climate change.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 14d

Driving climate solutions through research and innovation!

@sunychancellor.bsky.social has launched SUNY’s STRIVE Climate and Sustainability Research Task Force during New York Climate Week.

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Kickoff of SUNY Climate Research Task Force

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the kickoff of SUNY’s STRIVE Climate and Sustainability Research Task Force as part of New York Climate Week. STRIVE stands for Strategic Research...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 17d

Our SUNY researchers at @ubuffalo.bsky.social and across the state make the world healthier, safer, and more secure every day that they do their work.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 17d

“The enduring value of higher education and public research is clear.”

Gary M. Pollack, Ph.D., professor and dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at @ubuffalo.bsky.social, on the critical role of universities in driving medical breakthroughs: buffalonews.com/opinion/arti...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul, SBU President Andrea Goldsmith, Trustees Cary Staller and Lucas O. Rallis, and other state and local leaders for joining me in highlighting these important advancements for New York State. (2/2)

Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 19d

What an incredible day at the State University of New York at Stony Brook @stonybrooku.bsky.social, as we toured leading-edge quantum research facilities and announced a pioneering investment by New York State to push this revolutionary technology forward. (1/2)

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 19d

SUNY Adirondack is a statewide leader in providing a world-class education that prepares students to unleash their full potential after graduation.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Next stop for the SUNY Reconnect tour... SUNY Adirondack!

@sunychancellor.bsky.social visited SUNY Adirondack to promote the SUNY Reconnect program while also highlighting the environmental science, health sciences, and mechatronics programs.

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9-18-25 Adirondack CC Visit on SUNY Reconnect Tour - SUNY

Chancellor King Visits SUNY Adirondack as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 20d

As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are further engrained in everything we do, SUNY is making sure every student has this essential core competency within our excellent academic curriculum.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 20d

Harnessing AI for the public good!

@sunychancellor.bsky.social announced the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows with 20 faculty and staff experts across disciplines from health sciences to sustainable resources management.

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Inaugural Class of the SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellows Announced

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows. The 20 SUNY faculty and staff fellows are experts in their fields of study...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 21d

The State University of New York at Stony Brook is leading the way on cutting-edge research and emerging technologies. This historic investment will accelerate efforts to ensure New York State is a global leader for generations to come.

SUNY - The State University of New York @sunyofficial.bsky.social · 21d

Powering the future of quantum research!

@governor.ny.gov announced a $300 million investment to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at The State University of New York at Stony Brook @stonybrooku.bsky.social.

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Governor Hochul Announces $300 Million Investment in SUNY at Stony Brook’s Quantum Research and Innovation Hub

Governor Hochul announced $300 million to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, further catapulting New York’s national leadership in gr...

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 21d

Beautiful evening to cheer on @stonybrooku.bsky.social soccer with @sbuprez.bsky.social Andrea Goldsmith. It’s always a pleasure to get to celebrate our incredible student athletes.

Let’s go Seawolves!

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 22d

SUNY is proud to observe Hispanic Heritage Month alongside our faculty, staff, and approximately 62,000 Hispanic and Latino students currently working towards a degree at one of our 64 campuses.

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Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 28d

for joining me yesterday to highlight how Binghamton and New York State’s research investments are helping to build a better world for all. (3/3)

Chancellor John B. King @sunychancellor.bsky.social · 28d

is keeping New York State and the U.S. on the cutting edge of human knowledge and technological advancement.

Thank you to Senators @sengonzalezny.bsky.social and Lea Webb and Assemblymembers Alicia Hyndman, Robert Smullen, Steve Otis, Chris Eachus, Anna Kelles, and Donna Lupardo (2/3)

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