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Yale University Names Maurie McInnis As New President Yale University Names Maurie McInnis As New President
Yale University Names Maurie McInnis As New President The president of Long Island’s Stony Brook University has been selected to first permanent female president of Yale University. Maurie McInnis was named Yale’s 24th president in an announcement by the school. The 58-year-old cultural historian, currently serving as the president of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, graduated from Yale with a Ph.D in art history in 1996. In the years since her graduation, McInnis has served in senior positions at the University of Virginia and the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Stony Brook University in 2020. She became a Yale trus…

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by Sophie Grieser
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College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years
College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years After more than a century in operations, Albany’s College of Saint Rose is permanently closing amid mounting financial struggles. The school’s board of trustees voted Thursday, Nov. 30, to shut down the college at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. “It is with a heavy heart that the Board decided to close the college at the end of this academic year,” Board Chair Jeffrey Stone said.  "The Board determined that the College does not have the financial resources to operate for the full 2024-2025 academic year and therefore cannot remain a standalone institution.” It comes after years …

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by Michael Mashburn
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College In Westchester Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution' College In Westchester Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution'
College In Westchester Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution' A college in Westchester has decided to change its name after almost 75 years to reflect the expansion of its programs at both an undergraduate and graduate level.  Mercy College, located in Dobbs Ferry, has changed its name to Mercy University, officials announced on Tuesday, Aug. 22.  The name change, which has been approved by the New York State Board of Regents, reflects the institution's growth and comes as the university adds a School of Nursing to its offerings, which also include other schools of Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Eliminating 'Cycle Of Debt': New NY Law Prohibits Fees On Outstanding Student Loans Eliminating 'Cycle Of Debt': New NY Law Prohibits Fees On Outstanding Student Loans
Eliminating 'Cycle Of Debt': New NY Law Prohibits Fees On Outstanding Student Loans Some financial relief has arrived for those with student loan debt from New York colleges. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law Thursday, Oct. 13, that prohibits state agencies from charging students an additional fee when collecting outstanding student debt. Under a previous state law, borrowers were charged up to 22 percent in fees on top of the amounts they owed, the governor’s office said. "When students across New York spoke up about the difficulties of digging out of debt, my administration listened," Hochul said in a statement. I’ve signed legislation eliminating additional fees…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
President Zelenskyy Awarded Honorary Degree From College In Hudson Valley President Zelenskyy Awarded Honorary Degree From College In Hudson Valley
President Zelenskyy Awarded Honorary Degree From College In Hudson Valley After becoming a household name as he fends off Russian invaders overseas, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now being celebrated in a different way by a Hudson Valley college. Rockland County-based Dominican College in Orangeburg awarded Zelenskyy with an honorary degree in absentia at their commencement on Sunday, May 15 in Pomona, becoming one of several dozen colleges and universities in the US to bestow him with a similar honor. Zelenskyy was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters “in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, courage, sense of justice, and willingnes…

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by Zak Failla
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William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County. William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services. An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated
Covid-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated New York is coming up with fresh ways to encourage younger residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state’s “Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate” incentive scholarship that will provide an extra reason for New Yorkers between the ages of 5 and 11 to get vaccinated. The five-week public outreach campaign will run through Sunday, Dec. 19, consisting of a series of statewide drawings to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Each week, parents of children who get their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY To Require Vaccinations For All Students Before Returning To Campus COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY To Require Vaccinations For All Students Before Returning To Campus
Covid-19: SUNY, CUNY To Require Vaccinations For All Students Before Returning To Campus New York State colleges and universities will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students planning to take part in in-person classes in the fall, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. During a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan on Monday, May 10, Cuomo issued a vaccine mandate stating that all CUNY and SUNY students will need to be vaccinated before the fall as the state pushes to have all eligible adults take the vaccine. Cuomo also urged private colleges to follow suit, following steps taken by Ithaca College and Cornell University, among others. Previously, SUNY schools had been offering the vaccine…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY
Covid-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY The New York State Department of Health and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have made some revisions to guidance for certain businesses as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep increasing. With hospitalizations up to 5,159, the highest since mid-May, and the positivity rate statewide rapidly climbing, Cuomo announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that some businesses will be rolled back to help curtail the spread of the virus. As of Monday, Dec. 14, indoor dining in New York City will be closed, though outdoor dining and takeout will still be permitted.  Cuomo also said that health officials are evaluating…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: College In Upstate NY Cutting 25 Academic Programs COVID-19: College In Upstate NY Cutting 25 Academic Programs
Covid-19: College In Upstate NY Cutting 25 Academic Programs Citing financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, an upstate New York college will be cutting some faculty and programs to help balance their budget. The Board of Trustees at the College of Saint Rose in Albany approved a plan to reduce academic expenses by $5.97 million, eliminating 16 unique bachelor’s degrees, six master’s degree programs, and three certificate programs. Students enrolled in those programs will be able to finish their degrees and will receive individualized plans to complete their program, though there will be no new students enrolled in that program. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: SUNY Oswego Goes To Remote Learning As Cases Climb To 82 COVID-19: SUNY Oswego Goes To Remote Learning As Cases Climb To 82
Covid-19: SUNY Oswego Goes To Remote Learning As Cases Climb To 82 SUNY Oswego is suspending in-person learning for two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases on campus continues to grow. The move, announced Friday, Sept. 18, takes effect on Saturday, Sept. 19. "While we have not reached the infection rate thresholds of the 100 individuals or 5 percent of the total on-campus population specified by the New York State Department of Health in the 'Interim Guidance for Higher Education during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,' after consultation with SUNY Chancellor James Malatras, we have decided to stop face-to-face classes voluntarily," University …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: All Harvard Classes To Be Online For 2020-2021; Tuition Remains Same COVID-19: All Harvard Classes To Be Online For 2020-2021; Tuition Remains Same
Covid-19: All Harvard Classes To Be Online For 2020-2021; Tuition Remains Same Harvard University has announced its plans for the upcoming academic year amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with all classes to be held remotely, though some students will be permitted to live on campus. “All course instruction (undergraduate and graduate) for the 2020-21 academic year will be delivered online,” Harvard officials wrote to the community. “Students will learn remotely, whether or not they live on campus.” Most students will continue staying at home, though at least 40 percent of undergraduates will be invited to live on campus, including all first-year students.…

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by Zak Failla
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Syracuse University Hikes Attendance Costs To $75K Syracuse University Hikes Attendance Costs To $75K
Syracuse University Hikes Attendance Costs To $75K Syracuse University is raising its tuition by nearly 4 percent, bringing the price to attend a full year at the school to more than $75,000. Tuition will be increased to $50,700 for students admitted before the fall of 2018, with undergraduate students admitted after that paying $54,270 in tuition each year. If the other factors of cost-of-attendance remain the same as last year, that would increase the actual price of a full year at the school, including cost-of-attendance costs, to approximately $76,859 for some students. The cost of room rates and food plans are also expected to be risi…

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by Zak Failla
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SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns
SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns The coronavirus outbreak will force SUNY and CUNY schools to adopt a new policy of “distance learning,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. Cuomo announced that beginning on Thursday, March 19, all SUNY and CUNY schools are transitioning in an effort to help reduce density on college campuses to curb the spread of COVID-19. “Both systems will be doing that,” Cuomo said. “CUNY will help reduce the density in New York City, and SUNY will help keep the density in downstate New York, including in Purchase, Westbury and Stony Brook.” Related story: COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abr…

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by Zak Failla
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Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings
Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the top colleges and universities in the nation. More than 130 four-year institutions granting degrees are locations throughout New York - the most in any state, according to the list. These institutions include large research universities, midsize colleges, small liberal arts colleges, federal military academies and several specialized institutions in urban, suburban and rural environments. The rankings for each college include basic details like tuition and fees, enrollment, regional or national university ranking, user reviews …

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by Valerie Musson
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Marist College President David Yellen Resigns Marist College President David Yellen Resigns
Marist College President David Yellen Resigns A familiar face will be back at the helm at Marist College, with President David Yellen announcing that he will be resigning from the Dutchess County private school and replaced by a longtime former president. Yellen, the college’s fourth president, announced his resignation on Wednesday, June 19, and the college’s Board of Trustees named President Emeritus and Professor of Public Policy Dennis Murray as interim president. Yellen took over for Murray at Marist on July 1, 2016, and was “pivotal in guiding the College in bold new directions,” the Board of Trustees stated. At the time he stepp…

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by Zak Failla
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UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus
UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus With enrollment rapidly rising at UConn Stamford, university officials are mulling curriculum expansions for students at its downtown campus. This week, officials from UConn laid out proposals that include four new full degree programs, more faculty members and increased administrative support. Enrollment at the university has swelled from 1,377 in 2012 to nearly 2,000 undergraduate students this year. New majors would potentially include human biology, journalism, allied health and communication. Beginning in the fall, the campus will also add administrative positions, including mental hea…

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by Zak Failla
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These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World
These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World Do you know someone who attends college in New York or did you get a degree from one? According to the Center for World University Rankings, New York state is home to at least 17 of the world's top 1,000 higher education institutions. Five of the top-ranked colleges are affiliated with the State University of New York. Here are how New York's universities rank internationally and nationally. 1. Columbia University, eighth globally and sixth in the U.S. 2. Cornell University, 14th globally and 11th in the nation.  3. New York University, 25th worldwide and 20th in the U.S. 4. Rockefeller …

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by Jon Craig