Nancy Zimpher Archives – The Statesman

Jim Malatras, Empire State College President and SUNY graduate, appointed as SUNY Chancellor

Alek LewisAdministration News Top StoryAugust 30, 2020August 30, 2020

Jim Malatras, president of Empire State College and former New York Director of State Operations, was appointed the fourteenth chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) public higher education system by the SUNY Board of Trustees on Aug. 21.

University Senate passes resolution aimed at protecting immigrants on campus

Desiree D'IorioFeatured News Top StoryFebruary 12, 2017February 12, 2017

The University Senate passed a resolution on Feb. 6 calling on Stony Brook University’s administration to adopt several policies aimed at protecting university community members who are undocumented immigrants.

Cuomo pushes for extension of SUNY 2020

Will WelchNews Top StoryJanuary 26, 2016January 27, 2016

Cuomo’s support is an important step toward passing an extension of SUNY 2020, which is set to expire this spring and has been essential to SBU’s growth over the five years.

SUNY announces “seamless transfer” policy

Kelly SaberiFeatured NewsAugust 26, 2015

The new system compiles more than 32,000 academic courses across the most popular majors, which accounts for more than 95 percent of transfer students.

“Enough Is Enough” signed into law, provides definition of “consent”

Rachel SifordFeatured News Top StoryJuly 8, 2015

Gov. Cuomo signed the “Enough Is Enough” legislation into law Tuesday, July 7 at New York University School of Law in an effort to combat sexual assault on college campuses.

State leaders react to Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision

Hanaa’ TameezNewsJune 26, 2015July 11, 2015

Leaders in New York are showing their support for the Supreme Court’s ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges.

Governor Cuomo launches “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual assault on college campuses

Hanaa’ TameezFeatured News Top StoryMarch 2, 2015March 5, 2015

Gov. Cuomo announced the new “Enough is Enough” campaign on Feb. 25 “to push for the passage of the Governor’s legislation combating sexual assault on college campuses.”

Student Activity Fee cap to be raised

Brandon BennettFeatured News Top StoryApril 29, 2013April 29, 2013

Upon enrollment, all Stony Brook students are required to pay the Student Activity Fee. The money students collectively pay are used to fund most on-campus clubs, organizations and events; any…