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Syracuse University chancellor to depart next June
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The current academic year at Syracuse University will be the last for Chancellor Kent Syverud. He plans to step down as chancellor and president in June 2026, after more than 12 years in the job. Saying the decision comes “after much reflection,” Syverud, who turns age 69 in October, announced his decision […]
Binghamton University’s new president to start in November
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has its next president following an Aug. 19 vote by the SUNY board of trustees. The system selected Anne D’Alleva as Binghamton’s eighth president. D’Alleva, currently the provost and executive VP for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut (UConn), is scheduled to begin her duties in Vestal on Nov.
New York expands Veterans Tuition Awards program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Following an expansion, New York’s Veterans Tuition Awards program will enable more veterans to access financial aid for college. Under this expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for full-tuition awards, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in early July. Previously, only veterans who served in combat or
Upstate names chair of Center for Bioethics and Humanities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University recently announced that it has named Amy Caruso Brown chair of the Center for Bioethics and Humanities. She had served as interim chair of the center since September 2021. The Center for Bioethics and Humanities, a department of the College of Medicine, advances the scholarly and professional understanding of
Syracuse STEAM High School opens to first class of students
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Freshman students began their studies at the new Syracuse STEAM High School on Wednesday after local officials held a grand-opening event on
NSF awards SUNY Poly instructor $175,000 for wireless-communication research
MARCY, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an assistant professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy $175,000 for research on
First class graduates from Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
BRIGHTON — The inaugural class of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship has completed its work and graduated following an Aug. 15 ceremony. The students completed the institute’s professional certificate in business and entrepreneurship — described as an “accelerated, non-traditional” business-education program designed to “equip them with practical business skills and real-world experience.” About
Clarkson researchers develop tool to prevent computer chip overheating
POTSDAM — A research team at Clarkson University is developing a new tool to combat the “intense heat” that semiconductor chips generate while operating smartphones, gaming consoles, and artificial intelligence (AI). “When temperatures rise too high, performance suffers, energy is wasted, and hardware can fail,” according to Clarkson’s Aug. 22 announcement. Thermal Analysis of Semiconductor
Syracuse University switches to Coca-Cola from Pepsi
SYRACUSE — The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is now the official non-alcoholic beverage partner of Syracuse University (SU), including at its athletic venues, following an agreement that SU announced on Aug. 11. The pact will span 10 years, running through June 2035. The deal means several Coca-Cola beverages will be available on campus. They include
SUNY Poly creates Engineering Advisory Board with industry leaders
MARCY — The SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) College of Engineering recently formed a new College of Engineering Advisory Board, including a group of notable professionals from across New York state’s technology, construction, manufacturing, government, and infrastructure sectors. This newly formed board brings a blend of public and private-sector expertise to the forefront, offering a
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