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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

Herkimer College generates nearly $150 million economic impact, study finds
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College generated an economic impact of $149.8 million on the region in fiscal year 2022-2023, according to an economic-impact study conducted

Prototyping accelerator in Ithaca accepting applications for summer program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has launched applications for its 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator summer-long program that guides entrepreneurs through developing physical product

Syracuse University iSchool professor wins $600K NSF grant to research human experiences of AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An associate professor in the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) will use a $600,000 federal grant to research human experiences of artificial intelligence (AI). The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Jaime Banks the grant funding for an research project focused on human interaction with AI. NSF is funding the grant

Workforce Development Board wins $500K grant for brownfields job training
UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties (WDB HMO) a $500,000

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship launches AI & Business program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Monday said it is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate program to provide
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