Fred Kowal

Speaking at a conservative gathering several months ago, Vice President Vance took issue with the perspective that our nation’s uniqueness is in its identity, founded in the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence and not in some ancient allegiance to specific territory.

Higher education inspires people to question authority, engage in critical thinking and share controversial ideas.

I wrote this commentary on the evening of January 6th, a day that left me feeling saddened, concerned and confused. I was drawn to the wise words of President Theodore Roosevelt, words I’ve often given thought to since Donald Trump entered the political arena nearly a decade ago.

A few years ago, I had this idea to open the doors to SUNY for communities that host or are nearby our campuses. My plan was simple: Anyone who wanted to was welcome to take a free course each semester at a SUNY college or university.

What’s happening at West Virginia University is deplorable.

So autumn is upon us and I find myself in a reflective mood. It was a very busy summer for my union, United University Professions.

Last December, just before the holidays, my union, United University Professions, lost a great leader, and a great friend. Rowena Blackman-Stroud was a warrior for justice, an inspiration to many, and a mentor to those who were lucky enough to know and learn from such a tireless advocate.

The incoming SUNY Chancellor is no stranger to educational interests in New York.

So, we’ve completed another round of elections, and thankfully, democracy was victorious on Election Day. Voters recognized the threat posed to democracy by pro-MAGA election deniers and came out in record numbers to defeat many of them on Nov. 8.

There’s been much hue and cry over the past month from critics of President Joe Biden and his decision last month to cancel student debt for borrowers with federal student loans.