Looks like the tables have turned. Not everyone's cut out to be a SUNY mascot. Binghamton University Stony Brook University University at Albany Upstate Medical University

🏆 IT’S THE FINAL ROUND 🏆 Mascot Madness comes down to this: Red vs. Ellsworth. Two legends. One champion. Who’s taking it all? Cast your vote and crown the winner! Voting closes Thursday, April 2 at 3pm. suny.edu/mascotmadness

Celebrating our teachers! The application for New York’s Master Teacher and Master Counselor programs are now open! This program recognizes our great public school educators and provides them with stipends to mentor the next generation of teachers and counselors. www.silive.com/news/2026/03...

Mascot Madness has reached its grand finale! 🎉 The SUNY Oswego crew recaps the road to the championship and previews the final showdown: Red vs. Ellsworth. Cast your vote starting at noon today and help crown the champion! #MascotMadness

Assisting our students! The SUNY Maritime Pay It Forward Fund has been expanded to be able to help over 80 students. This fund provides students with financial assistance and other support, allowing them to participate in the Summer Sea Term. bronx.com/chancellor-k...

It's down to our final two mascots! Red vs. Ellsworth - a battle of two past champions! Get ready to vote in the Mascot Madness finals starting Tuesday, March 31 at 12pm. #MascotMadness

Connecting our students to more opportunities! SUNY is announcing a Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Agreement between Westchester Community College and SUNY Purchase College. Students who are in associate degree programs, including computer and environmental science, (1/2)

You did your best, besties!!!   We will miss these Mascots dearly. In the meantime, vote for your semifinalists at suny.edu/mascotmadness. Voting ends at 3 pm today!

Giving back to our communities! SUNY’s Empire State Service Corps were joined by @sunychancellor.bsky.social in a day of service, where they prepared meal kits to combat food insecurity at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

Still haven't voted for your Mascot Madness semifinalist?? We have your Round 3 Mascot Madness recap from SUNY Oswego with all the info you'll need to cast those votes. Round 4 closes tomorrow at 3pm! Who will be our final two mascots standing? suny.edu/mascotmadness #MascotMadness

Get your lacrosse sticks ready! @sunychancellor.bsky.social had the opportunity to visit the Cortland vs. Potsdam lacrosse game and cheer on the women's teams, highlighting the various opportunities SUNY athletes have in competing across New York State. 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

Research for the public good starts at SUNY! During a visit to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, Chancellor King highlighted groundbreaking veterinary and plant science research which is improving our communities and economy. (1/2)

Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) applications are open! ESSC is a paid position for SUNY students looking to serve their community. Make a real impact across New York State and apply today! https://www.suny.edu/student-life/engagement/essc/

It’s SEMIFINALS TIME🔥😤 Our Mascot Madness heavyweights are throwing down, and only two will move on. Who’s punching their ticket to the finals? Vote now through Friday, March 27 at 3pm! https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/

Recognizing SUNY Maritime at the Capitol! @sunychancellor.bsky.social celebrated the inaugural SUNY Maritime Day at the New York State Capitol, where student cadets and leaders joined in highlighting the educational & job training programs available at the college. 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

Connecting our SUNY campuses! SUNY Research Connect, which launched in February, will help increase collaboration within the SUNY system campuses across New York State. Through Research Connect, students, faculty, and staff will be able to access research in a (1/2)

The votes are in, and the competition is fierce! 🔥 Social and web voters showed up big. Our Final Four are locked and ready! Round 4 voting starts Wednesday, 3/25 at 12pm. Who’s headed to the Mascot Madness championship? 🏆👀 https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/round3/

Supporting our students! @sunychancellor.bsky.social spoke with several students about SUNY's Emergency Aid Grants, which have been very successful in making higher education more accessible. By supporting students through any unexpected costs such as (1/2)

Want your Mascot to defeat Leon Kennedy and his one liners? Vote for your favorite Mascot now at suny.edu/mascotmadness before round three ends today at 3pm! May the best Mascots defeat Leon and make it to round four💪

🔥Elite Eight unlocked 🔥 Mascot Madness round 3 voting is open! Cast your vote for which mascots you want to make it to the Final Four! suny.edu/mascotmadness #MascotMadness

The LCA Show rejected our pitch, and the mascots are taking it… personally @binghamtonu.bsky.social @stonybrooku.bsky.social @albany.edu @upstatemedical.bsky.social

From campus to county government 🏛️ SUNY is partnering with the New York State Association of Counties to launch new opportunities for students to secure paid internships with county governments across New York State. Interested students can contact the career service offices on their campuses.

We've heard from all our Mascot Madness competitors now! Which quote was your favorite?🤔 Don't forget, voting for round three begins tomorrow at 12pm!

Decarbonizing our environment! SUNY campuses have been encouraged to transition to Electronic Vehicles to support our plan of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some of our campuses that have already implemented EV fleets!

Highlighting EOP! SUNY students spread awareness about the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) during an information session at Schenectady High School. The SUNY EOP Ambassadors shared their experiences with the high schoolers and (1/2)

The results are in🔥 Congrats to the winners from round two of #mascotmadness! Come back on Friday at 12pm to begin voting for round three. Check out suny.edu/mascotmadness to keep up with your favorite mascots💙

More internships for our students! The State University of New York at Albany (@albany.edu) is expanding its “Internships in Aging Project” (IAP) due to a $2 million grant from the Hearst Foundations. This will support 30 more interns and (1/2)

Celebrating our research excellence! SUNY highlighted various students and researchers from 10 different campuses during the SUNY Research Expo in Albany, featuring research that strengthens our contributions in agricultural, environmental, AI, and medical research fields.

Big ideas. Real impact. 🌍 From groundbreaking discoveries to real-world solutions, SUNY research (@sunyresearch.bsky.social) is driving innovation that... (1/2)

Round two is up!! Hear from some more of our Mascots. Dont forget to vote using suny.edu/mascotmadness And.. as always... be on the lookout for more quotes👀

Helping our students through EOP! Chris-Ann Pryce Jr. from the State University of New York at Albany (@albany.edu) was told about the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) when she was thinking about dropping out due to high costs. EOP offered her tuition aid assistance, tutors & mentors, (1/2)

Mascot Madness Round 2 is LIVE! Our Sweet 16 is stacked, and your vote decides who stays another round. Don’t miss out - voting closes Wednesday 3/18 at 3pm! https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/ #MascotMadness

Supporting our student parents! Governor Hochul announced expanding child care services to support our student parents at several SUNY community colleges. This will help adult students who are enrolled in high-demand academic classes have better schedules with their children taken care of.

It's official! The votes have been cast, and we have our round 1 winners! You can find a full list on the official Mascot Madness webpage: suny.edu/mascotmadness. And remember to bring the energy on Monday when we kick off round 2 of Mascot Madness!

Expanding opportunity for every SUNY EOP student. SUNY is growing its efforts to ensure students in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) have access to paid internships and applied learning experiences. Through new grants to campuses, (1/2)

Hear ye, hear ye! Here are some more answers the mascots gave us. Don't forget: Voting for round 1 ends TODAY at 3pm. Cast your votes now for your favorite mascot!! And, be on the lookout for more mascot quotes🙂‍↕️ SUNY.edu/mascotmadness

Celebrating the next generation of innovators🔬 SUNY has announced the honorees of the 2026 Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award which recognizes groundbreaking research that addresses critical issues in our society. (1/2)

Opportunities through education💙 Columbia-Greene Community College is launching a new Prison Education Program to help incarcerated individuals earn an associate's degree. In addition to classes, the program will offer financial aid support, academic advising, and more.

Celebrating our students! SUNY recognized the achievements of 49 SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Congratulations for their academic merit! 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

It's time for the Mascot Madness! SUNY if kicking off its annual Mascot Madness tournament! This is a great opportunity for all communities across New York State to rally behind different SUNY campuses. 🔗 https://www.suny.edu/suny-news/press-releases/3-26/3-10-26/mascotmadness.html

It's the day we've all been waiting for: Mascot Madness has returned! Cast your votes now to get your favorites to the next round. Round 1 voting closes Thursday, 3/12 at 3pm. Let the madness begin! suny.edu/mascotmadness #MascotMadness

The Mascots have spoken! Mascot Madness voting opens today at noon! Get ready by filling out your bracket now using the link below. And stay tuned for more mascot quotes👀 suny.edu/mascotmadness

Highlighting our agricultural programs! During a SUNY college fair in New York City, high schoolers had the opportunity to connect with several campus representatives to learn about all the agriculture-related programs across the SUNY system. 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

SUNY is powering New York’s economy! A new study from the Rockefeller Institute of Government finds that SUNY generates around $35 billion in annual economic impact across New York State and supports more than 165,000 jobs statewide. (1/2)

Our expert student sports analysts from @sunyoswego.bsky.social break down past Mascot Madness moments and what could be in store for 2026. Get ready to vote for your favorites tomorrow at noon! suny.edu/mascotmadness

Helping our communities for the better! SUNY's Empire State Service Corps members had a historic turnout for Read Across America week by participating in various reading events, including Read for the Record. 🔗 https://www.suny.edu/suny-news/press-releases/3-26/3-9-26/read.html

Furthering health care careers! The Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) hosted its second MASH Camp at @sunycanton.bsky.social to help high schoolers get hands-on learning experience and career exploration in the health care field. northcountrynow.com/stories/nahe...

SUNY celebrates the women across our campuses and around the world who are advancing knowledge, strengthening communities, and shaping a brighter future on International Women’s Day. Their leadership, innovation, and resilience inspire us every day. (1/2)

Another SUNY alum to watch out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics! Kelsey O'Driscoll from SUNY Adirondack will be competing with the USA Alpine team at the 2026 Winter Paralympics! Congratulations! 🔗 www.suny.edu/suny-news/pr...

A transformational gift for the next generation of medical leaders. Upstate Medical University's alumnus has donated around $4.5 million for medical student scholarships and faculty positions. This will support students and strengthen the university's academics and leadership. (1/2)