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New Deal For Higher Ed Testimonials

With New York state’s network of 89 public colleges and universities, SUNY, CUNY and community college graduates have an impressive record of success. From state lawmakers to medical professionals, to educators to CEOs, the quality of New York’s public higher ed grads help keep our state’s economic engine moving forward. Hear how attending a public college or university made a difference for these individuals. 

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Member Testimonials

Rulisa Galloway-Perry

Rulisa Galloway-Perry

Rulisa Galloway-Perry

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Kara McCormick-Lyons

Kara McCormick-Lyons

Kara McCormick-Lyons

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Lawmaker Testimonials

John Liu, District 16

John Liu, District 16

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Shelley Mayer, District 37

Shelley Mayer, District 37

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Rachel May, District 48

Rachel May, District 48

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John Mannion, District 50

John Mannion, District 50

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Lea Webb, District 52

Lea Webb, District 52

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Karl Brabenec, District 98

Karl Brabenec, District 98

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Aileen Gunther, District 100

Aileen Gunther, District 100

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Brian Maher, District 101

Brian Maher, District 101

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Monica Wallace, District 143

Monica Wallace, District 143

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A #NewDeal4HigherEd Stories

Did you attend SUNY? CUNY? Community College? Send us a video!
Share in a few sentences why you're supporting investments in our state's public higher education system. From a short fun, personal memory to a story of a valuable staff person or faculty member who made a difference in your life, there are plenty of reasons to fight for a #NewDeal4HigherEd!

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Higher Education Features

New York needs a “new deal” for public higher education
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New York needs a “new deal” for public higher education

As the 2023 legislative session begins, our state leaders must craft a “new deal” for public higher education.
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Higher Ed Union Leaders Testimony 2023

In legislative budget hearings, higher ed union leaders strongly called for lawmakers to support the New Deal for Higher Education and significantly boost funding for SUNY, CUNY and community colleges.