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Four Empire State University Students Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award

The four students — Lenti Aier, Muhammad Amirul Islam Fahim, Jessica Nivens, and Christol Wright — will be recognized during a ceremony at the Albany Capital Center on April 27. ... MORE

CAARES Helps Launch New Training to Support Neurodivergent SUNY Students

The Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) strives to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent people at Empire State University. Now, thanks to a new collaboration, the organization has an opportunity to expand its reach to students throughout the SUNY system. ... MORE

Empire State University Students Inducted Into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Empire State University held an induction for the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society on April 7, 2026. This ceremony marks the first time that graduate students have been inducted into SUNY Empire’s chapter of the honor society. ... MORE

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Upcoming Events

Therapeutic Horses

Join Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga for a lunch and learn with Trevor McCarthy. The retired jockey will discuss mental health and the Freedom Reins program. 

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: Noon
Location: SUNY Empire's Veteran and Military Resource Center

Lunch will be provided. The event is free. Please RSVP.  

2026 Juneteenth Celebration

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.
Location: 4 Park Ave., at SUNY Empire's Manhattan location (between 33rd & 34th Streets)

Join us for an uplifting celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The event features a keynote by Joseph Washington Ph.D., SUNY Empire emeritus professor of history, a musical performance by Regi Randsdell and the Rhythm Rebels, and food. 

The celebration is sponsored by the Black Male Initiative, a student club at SUNY Empire.

Please register. 

For more information, contact David Fullard at: [email protected].

Let's play Topgolf! 

Join President Lisa Vollendorf and the university community for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 
Time: Dinner 6-7 p.m. | Game Play 7-9 p.m. 
Location: Topgolf Holtsville  
5231 Express Dr N, Holtsville, NY 11742 

No golfing experience required.

Tickets are $50 for alumni, employees, and guests. Students are $5. Student participation is sponsored by SUNY Empire's Sports Industry Club. 

Please register by June 9, 2026 at 10 p.m. 

For information, email [email protected].