SUNY

Students wanting to transfer from community college to a SUNY 4-year campus will find it easier thanks to changes effective in 2025. Chancellor John King says technology and smoother transfer credits will help.

Over 130 colleges and universities throughout New York State are waiving their application fees for NYS College Application Month.

They say it no longer fulfills its mission of helping lower- and middle-class students with college expenses.

SUNY Chancellor John King has concerns as the academic year begins - student diversity after the Supreme Court affirmative action decision and rising COVID cases.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a committee formed with Micron, National Grid and SUNY to oversee how the community is impacted by the construction of the facility.

SUNY Optometry and Upstate Medical University are creating a joint program for a doctor of optometry practice, set to start in 2025 to help with eye care shortages in CNY.

New York's public colleges have seen a significant decline in undergraduate enrollment since 2020, but graduate enrollment has increased in recent years.

It was his 7th campus visit since taking the helm of the sprawling SUNY system in early December.

In recent years enrollment in higher education has decreased across the state.

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warned New Yorkers of a surge of three different viruses, and the state Thruway EZ Pass tolls will increase by 5% in 2024 and 2027. Also, the City of Syracuse dealt with illegal marijuana shops while SUNY got a new chancellor. Check this week's WAER Round-Up for more information on health and infrastructure and what other local news you've missed from Dec. 5-9!