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Hamilton College names commencement, baccalaureate speakers
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College announced it has named designer and artist Bruce Mau, co-founder and CEO of Massive Change Network, as commencement speaker for its graduation, set for 10:30 a.m. on May 25 in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. The college will present Mau and Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises […]

Kickoff time announced for Syracuse football 2025 season opener
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse football’s 2025 season-opening matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Aflac Kickoff Game will have a 12 p.m. Eastern Time kickoff

State budget includes free community college tuition for adult learners, including OCC students
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The newly enacted state budget includes funding to allow free tuition for adult learners aged 25 to 55 who are interested in

Project Fibonacci Foundation announces new multi-year sponsorship from NYSTEC
ROME, N.Y. — The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. has announced New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) as a new partner and supporter in advance of its 7th annual STEAM Leadership Conference coming up in July. NYSTEC committed to a three-year, $50,000-per-year partnership, continuing its support of the foundation’s year-round STEAM programs. “We’re thrilled to

SU selects Graduate by Hilton as brand partner for upcoming campus hotel
SYRACUSE — Graduate by Hilton will be the brand partner for Syracuse University’s (SU) upcoming new hotel to be constructed on University Avenue. The site for the upcoming hotel is across from the University Avenue Garage, at the corner of University Avenue and Harrison Street. The hotel is expected to open in the fall of

SUNY ESF to use $2 million Nappi donation for algal bloom research on Skaneateles Lake
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will use a $2 million donation from Sam and Carol Nappi for expanded research

SBA, SBDC honor area small businesses in ceremony at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Monday recognized five area small businesses

Wildhack appointed to the committee that selects the NCAA men’s basketball tournament field
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee. The high-profile committee is

Delta Air Lines adding flights, capacity for two SU football away games this fall
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans additional capacity and flights to take Orange fans to two high-profile Syracuse University away football games

Ithaca College to award honorary degree to alum, Disney CEO Bob Iger
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it will recognize Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, with an honorary Doctor of Letter degree during
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