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The Economic Impact of the State University of New York (AY 2023) | Rockefeller Institute of Government Our latest analysis of the economic impact of the SUNY system finds that New York State's 64 public colleges and universities generate $35.5 billion in economic impact and support more than 165,000 jo...

The Rockefeller Institute of Government released a new study on SUNY’s economic impact that should be required reading for everyone involved in deciding on the SFY27 Enacted Budget

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UUP’s most recent actions focus on supporting Buffalo State, ESF, Fredonia, and Potsdam

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Statement on the State One-House Budgets for FY 2027 - PSC CUNY The State Senate and Assembly budget resolutions announced last night support some of the progressive tax revenue raisers that the PSC and our coalition

PSC’s statement focuses on revenue raisers:

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Statement on State FY 2027 One-House Budget Proposals Adding billions of dollars of recurring spending destabilizes the State’s budget and puts at risk the services New Yorkers need. Simply: The State should spend less, not more, than the executive budge...

Here’s CBC’s:

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Here’s Reinvent Albany’s:

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Statement on the FY 2027 One-House Budgets - Fiscal Policy Institute Both Senate and Assembly ‘one-house’ budgets represent progressive responses to the executive budget Governor Hochul released in January.

Most of the big-name NGOs’ statements ignored higher ed. Here’s FPI’s:

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Highlights of New York state Assembly's one-house budget proposal The New York state Assembly's one-house budget proposal includes both tax increases and tax relief.

The Assembly one-house is also all-in on financial aid

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Highlights of New York state Senate's one-house budget proposal The Senate’s $269.8 billion dollar proposal includes a 0.5% income tax surcharge on the top two income brackets in the state.

More on the Senate one-house

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NYS Senate site is not nearly as user-friendly; here’s the overview link:

www.nysenate.gov/legislation/...

Proposed Assembly Budget Makes $42.4 Billion Investment in Higher Education and Expands Tuition Assistance to Increase Accessibility and Affordability for New Yorkers View Speaker Press Releases on the NYS Assembly website.

Assembly is all-in on EOP and the capital budget, with many significant increases

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The One-House Bills have been out for just over 24 hours now. Here’s a thread focused on higher ed!

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Another SUNY alum to watch out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics!

Kelsey O'Driscoll from SUNY Adirondack will be competing with the USA Alpine team at the 2026 Winter Paralympics! Congratulations!

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Our Fall 2025 Newsletter is out! Please share widely!

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Experience Harriet Tubman’s Legacy in Binghamton A direct descendant of Harriet Tubman brings her powerful story to life right here in Binghamton.

Sharing Harriet Tubman's story❤️‍🩹

Harriet Tubman's descendent, Michele Galvin, will be speaking at the Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity at the State University of New York at @binghamtonu.bsky.social for Harriet Tubman Day.

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Governor Hochul Announces Applications Open for 2026–27 Empire State Service Corps Program Governor Hochul announced that applications open for the third year of the Empire State Service Corps program.

Empire State Service Corps program applications are now open!

@governor.ny.gov has announced the applications are now open for the third year of the ESSC program! Apply now until April 17th for paid community service and career development opportunities.

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Up next: another zoom with @csvacin.bsky.social — this time with us both back in WNY, only a few Thruway exits apart!

UUP President Fred Kowal presented testimony during the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education yesterday. The hearing, along with our advocacy efforts, ensure that UUP’s legislative priorities are at the forefront of decisions being made in Albany.

A pivotal point for American democracy Earlier this month, border czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of all but a small number of immigration officers from Minnesota, presumably sparked by the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pr...

"We believe in the pursuit of truth, inquiry and creativity in all its forms. We believe in science and the knowledge gained through scientific discovery. We believe in democracy. We believe in freedom."
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's latest WAMC commentary at www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

We heard from some of our alumni on what made them choose to attend a SUNY!

For many New Yorkers, being a SUNY student means not only accessing an affordable, high-quality education but also gaining support in areas that extend beyond academics. Thanks to the continued commitment of Governor Hochul @governor.ny.gov and the NYS Legislature, SUNY is able to expand critical

EOP is core to the SUNY mission, creating opportunities for students to overcome financial and academic barriers to thrive in college and succeed after graduation.
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Child care on SUNY campuses is essential. They not only provide a safe, nurturing environment for our youngest learners, they make college possible for many of our students, especially adult-learners balancing coursework, jobs, and family responsibilities.
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It was such a privilege and pleasure to team up with @csvacin.bsky.social virtually at UB’s Shared Governance Day! We had been on campus the day before for their Public Good U barnstorming tour stop, and this afternoon we were about 15 feet apart on the 7th floor of the SUNY building….

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE BOOK OF RALLY CHANTS VOLUME 1

Chants get crowds moving and keep the message loud. Here are some with a science spin — try them out, mix them up, or bring your own! Drop yours in the comments.
See you March 7th!
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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES COLETTE DELAWALLA, STAND UP FOR SCIENCE FOUNDER & CEO AS A SPEAKER AT THE MARCH 7TH WASHINGTON D.C. RALLY!

Stand Up For Science announces Colette Delawalla, Stand Up For Science Founder & CEO (@cdelawalla.bsky.social) as a speaker at the Washington D.C. National Day of Action rally on Saturday, March 7th!

Visit standupforscience.net/march7 to find a rally near you!

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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES DAVE FARINA (PROFESSOR DAVE EXPLAINS), SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR YOUTUBER AS A SPEAKER AT THE LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 7TH NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION RALLY!

Stand Up For Science announces Dave Farina (Professor Dave Explains), Science Communicator YouTuber as a speaker at the Los Angeles National Day of Action rally on Saturday, March 7th!

Visit standupforscience.net/march7 to find a rally near you!

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Illinois Wants to Spread More State Money Around. Not So Fast, Says Its Flagship. A plan to award new funding to public colleges based on their financial need would “siphon resources” from the U. of Illinois, its president argues.

A few blue states have tried to redo higher ed funding formulas to prioritize regional publics over flagships. Just like in K-12 education, that is an exceedingly difficult task because the losers are politically powerful.