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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

Mohawk Valley among three locations slated for new ON-RAMP training centers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley is one of three locations that will advance to the planning state of the $200 million One Network for

Syracuse named 2024 National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of Syracuse a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close

ANCA teams with local chambers to expand small-biz services
SARANAC LAKE — North Country small-business owners and staff can get involved in training programs and other services this year. The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is crediting a federal grant that it was awarded last September. Offered in partnership with local chambers of commerce, the programs are designed to support the retention of small
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