So, I share this just so people who need to hear it do….. today marks 20 years since I’ve had a drink, thanks to a 12-step program, my higher power, and wonderful friends.
Sobriety has given me so much more than I imagined 20 years ago, when all I wanted was to stop the madness.

'It is now incumbent on us in the higher education sector to do everything we can to preserve a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,' Chancellor John B. King Dr. John B. King, Jr. told MSNBC following yesterday's #SCOTUS  ruling on Affirmative Action.

Today, SUNY - The State University of New York staff, faculty, students, & alumni celebrated #PrideMonth by participating in #NYCPride 2023. In the face of attacks on the civil rights of LGBTQ Americans, SUNY - The State University of New York is steadfast in our commitment to DEI & ensuring our LGBTQ community members feel safe & supported.

#SUNYPRIDE

#SUNYPRIDE

'Freeing yourself was one thing. Claiming ownership of that freed self was another.' — Toni Morrison

We proudly honor #Juneteenth , celebrating the freedom of Black Americans while also recognizing systemic oppression, racial violence, and social struggle that persists today.

'On this Juneteenth, we remain steadfast in our commitment to a more equitable society. While we cannot change the past, we at SUNY can build a better future for all…”

Read the full #Juneteenth statement from Chancellor John B. King and the Board of Trustees:
suny.edu/suny-news/pres…

Exciting things are happening at Binghamton University! Binghamton's New Educational and Research Alliance will be collaborating with TMCF and partnering with six HBCUs to foster collaborations in education, research, and service.

Our students’ mental health is a top priority at #SUNY . Thanks to increases in state operating aid this year, every State-operated campus will receive dedicated ongoing funding to expand mental health services.

Full #SOTU2023 Policy Agenda: suny.edu/media/suny/con…

Kicking off the SUNYCUAD conference with fellow @SUNY presidents Dr. Erik Bitterbaum of SUNY Cortland, Warren Hilton from @onondagacc, & Harvey G. Stenger from Binghamton University. Thanks Lane Filler for moderating — it was a great discussion on communications & advancement in higher ed.

This is an egregious assault on academic freedom, the mission of higher ed, & the truth. At SUNY - The State University of New York, we welcome all faculty & students to come to a place where our commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion is unshakable. nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/…

Really enjoyed delivering commencement address this AM at SUNY - The State University of New York Columbia-Greene Community College & celebrating the Class of 2023! Also enjoyed announcing SUNY - The State University of New York_cgcc Chancellor’s awardees for Excellence in Teaching, Professional Service, & Classified Service.

Aminata Kargbo, a Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program and University at Albany Student Ambassador, shows off campus to prospective students and answers their (great!) questions. Today is UAlbany's final EOP Accepted Student Day of the year, one day before the traditional May 1 deadline for committing to a college.

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Thank you for sharing your story, Emad!

Share your #MySUNYStory !

The finals have started! Two mascots left, and only one will claim the 10th annual #SUNY #MascotMadness championship in 2023. Who will it be?
🔹 Oakie the Acorn from @SUNYESF
🔹 Wolfie Seawolf from @StonyBrookU
Vote and let us know!

Grateful to Brooklyn Magazine for sharing my family’s story of deep faith in the transformative power of public education. Honored to be able to continue that tradition as Chancellor John B. King. Josh Casper bkmag.com/2023/03/13/sun…

Look at him go!

Fantastic time at SOMOS Welcome Reception last night catching up with so many NY leaders I admire & the phenomenal participants in the SUNY - The State University of New York Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI), a pipeline program for Latino faculty & staff into senior campus leadership roles.