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Cornell University launching layoffs, citing “profound financial challenges”
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says it’s facing “profound financial challenges” and is taking several steps that will “reduce Cornell’s workforce,” something the university calls

CHJC names new chair of board of directors
WATERTOWN — CHJC recently announced the appointment of Lisa Parsons as the chair of its board of directors. A dedicated advocate for children and families, Parsons brings years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to CHJC’s mission of serving the North Country community, the organization said. Her strategic insight, passion for service, and long-standing

MACNY Talent Development Awards honor contributions to workforce excellence
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association celebrated its 2025 Talent Development Awards on Monday, June 16 at The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST). MACNY co-hosted the event, which celebrated students, educators, and employers in the region, with Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). “This celebration reflects the strength

Raymond celebrates youth apprenticeship graduates
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation’s Youth Apprenticeship Program recently celebrated five graduates from the program, which offers high-school juniors and seniors a hands-on learning experience. In collaboration with Broome-Tioga Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), students spend two years at Raymond’s headquarters and expand their knowledge in fields including engineering, finance, and manufacturing while

St. John Fisher University’s Wegmans School of Nursing earns 10-year reaccreditation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has reaccredited the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. The school earned

Two ESF alumni to donate $2 million to school fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two 1979 graduates of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) plan to donate $2 million to the recently announced

Syracuse basketball to face familiar foe, Tennessee, in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The early part of the college basketball season is prime time for polishing your NCAA Tournament resume with wins against high-profile non-conference

SUNY ESF launches biggest fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is describing it as the “most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history.” The Campaign for ESF seeks to raise $40 million, a figure that is double the goal of the college’s last capital campaign. The effort has already secured $35 million in commitments,

Focusing on growth, four SUNY Oswego colleges to get new names
OSWEGO — Four colleges at SUNY Oswego, three of which were previously known as schools, will have different names beginning July 1. At the same time, SUNY Oswego says it is “strategically positioning its largest one, with an eye toward future growth, industry need and student opportunities,” per its June 2 announcement. The renaming improves

MVHS announces 2025 residency graduates
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently celebrated the graduation of its 2025 residency class across multiple programs, honoring more than 30 health-care professionals who have completed training. MVHS recognized graduates from the transitional year residency program, general surgery residency and preliminary year program, general practice residency program (dental), family medicine residency program, and
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