The Capitol Connection #1219
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York system. They discuss campuses as engines of economic growth, budget cuts, and Zimpher’s relationship with...
View ArticleThe Capitol Connection #1241
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York system. They discuss the notion of “systemness,” the Research Foundation, whether campuses can be economic...
View ArticleSUNY Chancellor Outlines Ambitious Goals
This week, State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher delivered her third annual State of the University Address, highlighting the value of a college degree, and setting an aggressive agenda...
View ArticleHearing on Cuomo's education budget set in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Education issues are on the agenda in Albany as state Assembly lawmakers hold another in a series of public hearings on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposals.Monday's hearing at the...
View ArticleVox Pop : Science Forum : 3/21/13
It's the Science Forum today on Vox Pop as we welcome back our esteemed panel of experts to answer your science questions. On today's show:Dr. Barbara Brabetz is associate professor of biochemistry in...
View ArticleSUNY New Paltz Opens Sustainability Office
One of the State University of New York campuses has a new Office of Campus Sustainability. Already, the college is one of eight SUNY campuses listed in the Princeton Review’s 2013 Guide to Green...
View ArticleFracking Not Currently in NY's Economic Development Plans
Governor Cuomo, who still has not issued a decision on whether hydro fracking should be allowed in New York, is backing further away from the controversial gas drilling process in his economic...
View ArticlePaul Agris, SUNY Albany RNA Institute - Unlocking Medical Secrets With RNA
A cure for cancer - it could well be the most invigorating , but frustrating goal for medical research, but the work at a lab in Albany may help to end the scourge of cancer one day.
View ArticleCentral NY Nano-watch
The success of the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering has inspired a push for a similar nanotechnolgy center in Central New York ...
View Article8/13/13 - Panel
Today's panelsists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock and Mike Spain, Associate Editor of the Times UnionTopics include:Bulger VerdictDrug SentencesStop and FriskBigger Hospitals and BillsTaxesSUNY GradsLord...
View ArticleReporter Scott Waldman On SUNY Graduation Rates
There was a time not too long ago when a young person went to college and four years later came out with a diploma. But there's a new normal when it comes to undergraduate education. Many students now...
View ArticleFree Associate Degree Available To 6K NY High School Students
State officials say 6,000 high school students from across New York will be able to earn an associate degree at no cost under a program designed to land them jobs when they graduate.Governor Andrew...
View ArticleSUNY 2014 State of the University Address Pushes Online Learning
Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, who heads the 64-campus SUNY system, set the bar high last year when she outlined goals and strategies designed to move the system to the head of the educational pack: the...
View ArticleProfessor, Student Discuss Lobbying Effort On Higher Ed Day
Today is higher education day at the State Capitol in Albany. SUNY faculty and students are urging the legislature and the governor to boost funding for the system. WAMC’s Brian Shields spoke about the...
View ArticleEmpire State College Inaugurates New President
In Saratoga Springs, officials from the State University of New York gathered to attend the inauguration of the fourth president of Empire State College.At a ceremony held during SUNY’s annual All...
View ArticleNational Coalition Will Discuss Higher Education Issues In Albany
Officials from state-run colleges and universities across the nation will gather near Albany this weekend to discuss the issues facing public higher education. Eileen Landy is the Statewide Secretary...
View ArticleNano Deal Evaporates
Citing "misinformation in the media" that led to a "misunderstanding of the intent of the application," the Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering withdrew its application to the Albany...
View ArticleNY Awards 9 Outstanding Performers In Energy Efficiency
Seven public entities and two individuals in health, transportation and higher education from across New York have been honored with the first BuildSmart NY Awards.The New York Power Authority held its...
View ArticleSUNY System To Get New Sexual Violence Policy
New York is implementing new rules to address sexual violence at its state universities. The policy will include a statewide training program for campus police, and the creation of a single, statewide...
View ArticleCuomo Announces New Anti-Sexual Assault Measures For SUNY
New York Governor Cuomo made a rare appearance before the State University of New York Board of Trustees to urge them to pass a system wide set of policies on how to respond to sexual assault and rape...
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