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Higher education unionists, supporters rally against cuts to CUNY

NYSUT members joined the Professional Staff Congress, staff and students on the streets of Manhattan Tuesday to protest Gov. Paterson's proposed $53 million budget cut at the City University of New York.

Midyear cuts: Situation critical at SUNY, CUNY

NYSUT's higher education leaders painted a disturbing picture of life at the state's public colleges and universities in testimony Wednesday before state Assembly members - a picture that included classes so crowded they are unsafe and students packed into ramshackle, makeshift buildings.

Mid-year cuts will cause grave harm to public higher ed

Mid-year cuts proposed for SUNY and CUNY will impact essential student services at a time of great need, and that they represent a major tax increase for students and their families.

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Higher Education Member of the Year: Thomas Matthews

Thomas Matthews' service to higher education and unionism began in the 1970s and continues today.

NYSUT decries SUNY budget cuts

At a noon-time rally sponsored by United University Professions, the NYSUT-affiliated union representing SUNY's academic and professional faculty, NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi noted that SUNY campuses hold the key to restarting the state's economic engine.

When economy falters, community colleges fill vital needs

Community colleges see growth in enrollment as students seek marketable skills, training.