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United Way of Central New York president to retire at year’s end
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nancy Kern Eaton, who has served as president of the United Way of Central New York since 2017, plans to retire at the end of 2025. Under Eaton’s leadership, United Way of CNY expanded community awareness and the organization’s role as a “collaborative hub for human-service organizations and coalitions,” the organization said. […]

SU, MLBPA team up to offer academic programs to current, former baseball players
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) say they’re working together to offer academic programs to both current

Upstate University Hospital opens new Throughput Operations Center in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital has opened a new Throughput Operations Center (TOC) designed to “optimize patient flow” across its Downtown and Community hospital

SUNY Poly gears up for annual business plan competition
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute will host the Mohawk Valley regional contest for the 2025 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) on April 4,

Clarkson University names NBT Bancorp CEO to board of trustees
POTSDAM — Scott A. Kingsley, president and CEO of NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), was named to the Clarkson University board of trustees, effective on Feb. 1. He will also serve on the Clarkson board’s audit committee, the university announced. Kingsley was appointed the top executive at NBT Bancorp, parent of NBT Bank, in early

Binghamton University launches presidential search, seeks community input
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has started its search for a new president after current president Harvey Stenger’s announcement that he will step down after

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Athletics on Thursday launched a $50 million fundraising campaign over the next three years aimed at “leveling up its

SUNY Oneonta, UB agreement to help students pursue doctor of pharmacy degree
ONEONTA, N.Y. — SUNY Oneonta says it has an agreement with the University at Buffalo (UB) to allow qualified Oneonta students the chance to earn

Griffiss Institute names Information Institute program director
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute says it has appointed Michael Medley as program director of the Information Institute (II), a leadership role focused on advancing academic engagement with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI). As program director, Medley will oversee faculty and student engagement programs, such as the Visiting Faculty Research Program

SUNY Poly, MVCC deepen partnership to promote education and the regional economy
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that the two schools are deepening their partnership through new initiatives designed to promote seamless academic transfer, foster career development, and support the regional economy. Key areas of collaboration include the integration of a dedicated transfer track in Open Houses at both
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