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Clarkson University selects its first female president
POTSDAM — Clarkson University has named Michelle Larson as its next president, who will become the first woman to lead the school in its 128-year history. Larson will succeed previous school president Marc Christensen when she begins her new duties on April 1. Clarkson University’s board of trustees had appointed David Heacock to serve as […]

Commerce Chenango launches workforce-development initiatives
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango, which serves as the chamber of commerce, tourism, and economic development entity for Chenango County, is working on a number of initiatives designed to encourage growth in the county with a focus on the visitor economy, workforce development, leadership, and more. With Chenango County serving as home base to a

Hobart and William Smith receives $70 million gift
GENEVA — Hobart and William Smith (HWS) ended 2024 by receiving the largest gift in the college’s history to the tune of $70 million from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly (Class of 1952), and his wife, Judith Hershey Melly. “It’s a wonderful gift and a phenomenal act of philanthropy and generosity that will really

Woodbine Hospitality buys The Lodge in Skaneateles for $8M
SKANEATELES — The Lodge, an upscale wedding and events venue in Skaneateles was recently sold to the Woodbine Hospitality Group for $8 million. Woodbine — which owns Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, the Parkview Hotel in downtown Syracuse, as well as the Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa and Skaneateles Boutique Hotel in Skaneateles — announced in

Rep. Mannion serves on House Education & Workforce Committee
Representative John W. Mannion, a Democrat representing New York’s 22nd congressional district (NY-22) in the U.S. House of Representatives, was recently appointed to serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee. He was also appointed to the House Agriculture Committee. These assignments reflect Mannion’s extensive teaching and organized-labor experience and he contends will ensure strong

Safe Schools Mohawk Valley donates to MVHS cancer center patients
UTICA — Safe Schools Mohawk Valley recently made a donation of hot-cocoa packets in handmade envelopes decorated with drawings and words of inspiration for patients at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Cancer Center. “The MVHS Cancer Center is extremely grateful to the children from Safe Schools Mohawk Valley for thinking of our patients in

Survey: Hiring managers say AI is top hard skill to have on résumé in 2025
As technology continues to advance and the workplace landscape changes, the skills that employers seek are also evolving. A recent survey of hiring managers by Resume Builder, a provider of professional résumé templates and career advice, found that artificial intelligence (AI) abilities represent the most-important hard skill for job candidates to have on their résumé.

Cornell University, Yates County firm win funding in NYS Microelectronics Innovation Challenge
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University and a company operating in Yates County are among the recipients of funding in the New York State Microelectronics Innovation

SUNY Oswego President Nwosu named to CNY Regional Economic Development Council
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has named SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council. As a member of the Council, Nwosu will collaborate with a group of business leaders, community stakeholders, educators, and policymakers to shape the region’s economic future. The appointment recognizes the “vital economic role”

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded record amount last year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024,
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