New SUNY chancellor will replace former Oswego State president

ALBANY, N.Y. — Higher education leaders across the state, including the city of Oswego, praised the appointment of John B. King as SUNY’s new chancellor this week, citing his experience as a leader in public education at the federal level.

King, appointed State University of New York’s 15h chancellor Monday, served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama. He is currently the president of The Education Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes high academic achievement for all students in early childhood, K-12 education and higher education.