News on State University of New York System

Report: Weak oversight of Binghamton athletics

2010-02-22T10:02:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Audit of Binghamton athletics shows lack of academic compliance, weak oversight of program</div><div><p>A four-month investigation into the Binghamton University athletic department found school officials failed to act when problems arose, including dubious enrollments and lax enf...

NY gov proposes aid cuts, $1B in new taxes, fees

2010-02-22T18:09:28Z

<div id="subtitle">NY gov proposes billions of dollars in school and health care cuts, $1B in new taxes and fees</div><div><p>The budget New York Gov. David Paterson proposed Tuesday would cut 5 percent from school aid and add $1 billion in new taxes and fees, creating a plan that analysts mostly viewed as appropriate during hard times.</p><p>But the pac...

Wall Street Taking Stock

2009-12-16T03:30:31Z

Arnold Chu participates in JumpStart NYC, a course for financial services professionals, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 in New York. The 3-month bootcamp is run by the Levin Institute, a division of the SUNY orders records to be protected in Binghamton athletics probe, NCAA stands down for now</div><div><p>The State University of New York cha...

SUNY to review Binghamton University athletics

2010-02-24T23:32:37Z

<div id="subtitle">SUNY to pursue independent review of Binghamton U. athletics after basketball dismissals</div><div><p>The State University of New York is pursuing an independent review of Binghamton ...

Frat member pleads guilty in teen's hazing death

2010-02-25T03:41:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Frat member pleads guilty for role in hazing death of NY college student during drinking binge</div><div><p>One of three former members of a banned fraternity in western New York has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the hazing of a college student who died of alcohol poisoning.</p><p>Daniel Wech, a 21-year-old from B...

Overweight friends eat more when they snack together: study

2010-02-25T18:06:20Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If you're dining with overweight friends, beware.</p><p>A small U.S. study had found that overweight children and teenagers eat more when they have a snack with an overweight friend rather than with a thinner peer.</p><p>Researchers from the Jan-Anders Manson of the New York" href="/topic/New+York" >New York</a> State&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By Tricia Folliero&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you are trying to give career advice to upcoming graduates deciding on a career direction or advising a professio...

New SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher Already On Message

2010-03-01T23:40:43Z

<div><p>ALBANY—After a year-long process, Nancy Zimpher was selected to lead the State University of New York, becoming the first woman to hold the title of chancellor. </p><p>Zimpher currently serves as president of the ALBANY—After a year-long process, Nancy Zimpher was selected to lead the State University of New York, becoming the first woman to hold the title of chancellor. </p><p>Zimpher currently serves as president of the ALBANY—State University officials didn't get the warmest reception this morning at a legislative budget hearing. </p><p>During the hearing, State Senator Carl Kruger vowed to "find every dollar available" before releasing blanket funds to public universities, which hiked tuition late last year, but which under

Trustees Hike S.U.N.Y. Tuition, But We're Still A Billion (And Change) Short

2010-03-01T15:07:54Z

<div><p>ALBANY—Another part of David Paterson's budget-bridging plan was enacted this week: a tuition hike at the state's public universities. </p><p>In January, students from New York will have to pay $310 more in tuition, and out-of-state students will pay $1,130 more for the semester, acc...

Colleges Agree to Clean Up Student Lending Practices

2010-03-04T08:29:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Schools Agree to Reimburse $3.2 Million, Citibank Funds Education Effort</div><div><p>Major universities in the Northeast have pledged to clean up their student-loan operations and reimburse to students the kickbacks the colleges received from lenders.</p><p>New York Attorney Gener...