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Upstate Medical University and Cayuga Community College Join Forces to Launch New Accelerated Nursing Pathways

Two programs debuting Fall 2026 aim to fast-track degrees, expand access to nursing education, and strengthen Central New York’s healthcare workforce.

Today the College of Nursing at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Cayuga Community College announced a partnership to create two new educational pathways designed to address the growing demand for nurses in Central New York and throughout New York State by enabling students to graduate sooner and enter the healthcare workforce.

Chancellor King Visits SUNY Cayuga Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour

Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Cayuga Community College as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King has been visiting SUNY community colleges throughout the state to promote New York's free community college program for adult learners, which began at the start of Fall 2025. Under Governor Kathy Hochul's SUNY Reconnect initiative, New York State is providing free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adults ages 25-55 who don't already have a college degree to pursue an associate degree in a high-demand field.