News & Updates
Empire State University Awards Dancer and Actor Prestigious Richard Porter Leach Fellowships
A long-time dancer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Company and a stage and film actor have been selected to receive Richard Porter Leach Fellowships to attend Empire State University.
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SUNY Empire Reports Significant Enrollment Increase for 2024 Spring Term
Empire State University, SUNY’s leading online university, saw a 25.3 percent increase in new student enrollment for its 2024 Spring 1 Term.
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Empire State University Honors Class of 2023 in Albany Ceremony
Empire State University celebrated the class of 2023 on Saturday, December 9 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. A total of 259 graduating students attended the event. This is the first graduating class under the university's new designation as Empire State University.
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Empire State University launches new M.S. program in Cybersecurity
Empire State University is launching a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree that provides students with and without technical backgrounds a pathway to high-paying jobs in cybersecurity.
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Empire State University Sees Gains in Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment
As higher education institutions across the state and nation grapple with declining enrollments, Empire State University is seeing increases in its Fall 2023 undergraduate and graduate student enrollment.
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Empire State University Hires Chief Diversity Officer Xiomara Giordano
Empire State University has hired Xiomara Giordano to the position of assistant vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer.
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Empire State University announces launch of new Digital Media Arts program
Empire State University has recently launched a bachelor’s degree in digital media arts to prepare students for careers in graphic design, content creation, web design, and digital storytelling. This innovative program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of digital media. Students can enroll in the digital media arts program at SUNY Empire beginning spring of 2024.
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Empire State University holds 27th annual Day at the Races alumni event
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Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf featured in Inside Higher Ed
Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf was featured in Inside Higher Ed on June 9, 2023, for her article titled “Welcome, Transfers! Prioritizing Students Coming From Community Colleges”.
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