Empire State University
President Lisa Vollendorf | | |
Academic staff | 160 full time and 490 part time | |
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Students | 15,268 | |
Undergraduates | 12,033 | |
Postgraduates | 3,235 | |
Location | , U.S. | |
Colors | Orange, blue, black [2] | |
Nickname | Bluebirds[2] | |
Mascot | Blue the Bluebird[2] | |
Website | sunyempire.edu |
Empire State University (SUNY Empire) is a
The School for Graduate Studies offers master's degrees. Empire State University's Center for International Programs also has special programs for students in
History
Empire State College was designed by then SUNY Chancellor
Mascot
In 2020, Empire State University named its first-ever mascot, Blue the Bluebird. A campus-wide vote took place and Blue the Bluebird beat out other finalists, Cam the Chameleon and Van the Vanguard. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni cast 9,922 total votes in the finals. The bluebird is New York's state bird.[2]
Presidents
Name | Tenure |
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James W. Hall | 1971–1998 |
Jane Altes (interim*) | January 1998 – September 2000 |
Joseph B. Moore | September 2000 – June 2007 |
Kimberly Cline (acting*) | June 2007 – October 2007 |
Joyce Elliott (interim*) | October 2007 – July 31, 2008 |
Alan Davis | August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2012 |
Meg Benke (acting*) | August 1, 2012 – May 8, 2013 |
Merodie A. Hancock | May 9, 2013 – March 3, 2018[7] |
Mitchell Nesler (Officer-in-Charge*) | March 3, 2018 – July 14, 2019[8] |
Jim Malatras | July 15, 2019[9] – August 30, 2020[10] |
Beth Berlin (Officer-in-Charge*) | August 31, 2020[11][10] – June 30, 2022 |
Lisa Vollendorf | July 1, 2022 – present |
*title designates acting/interim leaders |
Academics
The university offers distance education, extensive transfers of credits from other universities, prior-learning assessment for knowledge gained through independent studies, standardized evaluations, and the opportunity to design one's own degree with an academic advisor or mentor.[12]
Notable alumni
- Amy Arbus (2003), photographer[13]
- Ita Aber, artist and curator[14]
- Kenny Barron (1978), jazz pianist[15]
- Ginny Brown-Waite (1976), former US Congresswoman[16]
- Dawoud Bey (1990), photographer[17]
- Frank Enea (1993), musician and composer
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowship for poetry[18]
- Deborah Gregory (1986), author of Cheetah Girls[19]
- Karl Grossman (1976), professor of journalism SUNY Old Westbury, author, TV program host
- Bob Herbert (1988), New York Times columnist[20]
- Rich Hickey (1992), creator of Clojure programming language[21]
- Erick Johnson, American contemporary artist[22]
- New York Police Department[23]
- U.S. Air Force Major General[24]
- County Executive of Rensselaer County, New York[25]
- Kathy Muehlemann (1978), abstract painter & professor[26]
- Elliott Murphy (1988), singer-songwriter & author[27]
- Mae Ngai (1992) historian, Columbia University[28]
- Alan Rachins (1974), television actor[29]
- Mark J.F. Schroeder (1982), New York Commissioner of Motor Vehicles[30]
- Norman Seabrook, former president Of New York City Correction Officers' Benevolent Association (1995-2016), convicted on corruption charges[31]
- James M. Sheppard (1999), chief of the Rochester Police Department and member of the Monroe County Legislature[32]
- Melba Tolliver (1998), journalist, reporter, and news anchor[33]
- Herb Trimpe (1997), artist on "The Incredible Hulk" comic series[34]
- Bob Watson (1999), major league baseball player and executive[35]
- Reggie Witherspoon (1995), college basketball coach[36]
See also
- University of New York, Tirana
- University of New York, Prague
- SUNY Learning Network
- Non-traditional student
References
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. January 17, 2012. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "SUNY Empire Announces First-Ever Mascot, Blue the Bluebird". ESC.edu. January 28, 2020.
- ^ "State University of New York Empire State College - Tuition and Acceptance Rate". petersons.com.
- ^ "College Navigator - SUNY Empire State College". Nces.ed.gov. April 14, 2010.
- ^ "Accreditation | About Us | SUNY Empire State College". www.esc.edu. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
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- ^ "2018: Mitchell Nesler Named Officer-in-charge of SUNY Empire State College". Esc.edu. February 26, 2018.
- ^ De Socio, Mike (May 9, 2019). "Jim Malatras will be the next SUNY Empire State College president". Albany Business Review. Albany, NY: American City Business Journals.
- ^ a b "Office of the President". SUNY Empire State College. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020.
- ^ "Beth Berlin Named Officer-In-Charge To Lead SUNY Empire State After Maltras Departure". Saratoga Business Journal. September 14, 2020.
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- ^ Edelman, Helen Susan (Spring 2013). "Behind the Lens" (PDF). Connections. Saratoga Springs, NY: Empire State College. p. 11.
- ISBN 978-0-252-03189-2. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ Henahan, David M. (July 15, 2013). "Jazz Great Kenny Barron '78 Receives Honorary Doctorate of Music from SUNY". ESC.edu. Saratoga Springs, NY: Empire State College.
- ^ "U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite '76" (PDF). Empire State College Alumni and Student News. Saratoga Springs, NY: Empire State College. Spring 2005. p. 17.
- ^ "Biography, Dawoud Bey". thehistorymakers.org. Chicago, IL: The HistoryMakers. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Biography: Alice Fulton". Poets.org. New York, NY: American Academy of Poets. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ Henahan, David M. (July 24, 2014). "SUNY Empire State College's Metropolitan New York Center recognized Deborah Gregory". Empire State College. Saratoga Springs, NY.
- ^ Henahan, David M. (March 9, 2017). "Empire State College Alumnus Bob Herbert Hosts Segment of PBS Documentary, "Chasing the Dream"". News and Information. Saratoga Springs, NY: Empire State College.
- ^ Edelman, Helen S. (2008). "Thinking Out of the "Cube"" (PDF). SUNY Empire State College.
- ^ "Artist Biography: Erick Johnson". Artspace.com. New York, NY: Artspace, LLC. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Drew, Christopher (December 3, 2004). "A Street Cop's Rise From High School Dropout to Cabinet Nominee". The New York Times.
- ^ "Biography, Major General James J. LeCleir". AF.mil. Arlington, VA: U.S. Air Force. July 1, 1992. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Assembly contests featured across region". The Record. Troy, NY. November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Biography, Kathy Muehlemann". Faculty Biographies: Art. Lynchburg, VA: Randolph College. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (January 3, 1988). "Getting Credit For Life's Experiences". The New York Times. New York, NY. p. 12.
- ^ "Biography, Mae Ngai". Speaker Biographies, "Migration: Past, Present, and Future". Boston, MA: Boston College. March 21, 2013.
- ^ Edelman, Helen (October 7, 2013). "Meet Alan Rachins '74". Empire State College. Saratoga Springs, NY.
- ^ "Mark J. Schroeder". League of Women Voters. Retrieved March 27, 2001.
- ^ Klein, Jeffrey D. (March 2, 2011). "Klein Honors Everyday Heroes At His Annual Black History Month Celebration Breakfast". Newsroom: Former New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein. Albany, NY: New York State Senate. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ Henahan, David (June 13, 2013). "Meet James Sheppard '99". Empire State College Student/Alumni Profiles. Saratoga Springs, NY.
- ^ "Melba Tolliver '98 Receives Distinguished Alumni Award". Empire State College. Saratoga Springs, NY. May 7, 2015.
- ^ "Herb Trimpe '97, Legendary Comic Book Artist and College Alumnus Has Died". Empire State College. Saratoga Springs, NY. April 22, 2015.
- ^ Ferguson, Hope (Spring 2004). "Destined to Play Ball" (PDF). Empire State College Alumni and Student News. Saratoga Springs, NY: Empire State College. pp. 5, 7.
- ^ "Reggie Witherspoon Named Canisius Men's Basketball Coach". MAACSports.com. Edison, NJ. May 28, 2016.