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Le Moyne joins the Northeast University Semiconductor Network
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it has joined the Northeast University Semiconductor Network. It’s a partnership involving more than 20 institutions of higher education collectively focused on the development of the next generation of the U.S. semiconductor industry’s workforce. The network was formed in 2023 by Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), the first […]
SU tuition for full-time undergrads rising nearly 4 percent in 2024-25 budget
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) will increase tuition for full-time undergraduate students to $63,710, a rise of nearly 4 percent, for the 2024-25 school year. However, SU also notes that its 2024-25 budget will include $372 million in student financial aid through financial aid, grants, scholarships, and other assistance, per the university’s Monday announcement.
Maraviglia $2 million donation to benefit SUNY Oswego School of Education
Wilber Hall atrium now bears his name OSWEGO — The president of SUNY Oswego says Frank Maraviglia was once a ward of the state who was dependent on welfare as a child. “He wasn’t
Upstate awards 430 degrees, certificates at graduation
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University awarded 430 degrees and certificates during a graduation ceremony held May 5 at the SRC Arena and Events Center on the campus of Onondaga Community College. The medical school conferred degrees on graduates from all four Upstate colleges: Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, and Nursing. The College of Graduate Studies
SUNY Poly removes interim tag from provost
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced Andrew Russell as the university’s new provost, a role he has held in an interim capacity since
SU, Onondaga County to spend $20 million to launch Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Thursday announced plans to launchits Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. It’s described as a center that will bring together expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, manufacturing processes, optimization, and robotics to “advance the science of semiconductor manufacturing,” per the university’s news release. SU plans to spend $10 million
SUNY Poly joins Innovare Alliance
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute and SUNY Polytechnic University have signed a memorandum of understanding that marks the college as the 11th member to join the Innovare Alliance. The alliance leverages collaborations among academic, industrial, and defense sectors in the upstate region to advance technical and professional-development disciplines, the Griffiss Institute announced in a
Wells College cites financial problems in decision to close
AURORA — Wells College, which has operated in Aurora on the eastern side of Cayuga Lake for 156 years, will soon be closing. Citing financial difficulties, the Cayuga County school on April 29 announced plans to close at the end of this academic semester. “As trustees, we have a fiduciary responsibility to the institution; we
SU’s IVMF to use $3.5M Google grant to train veterans on AI, cybersecurity
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University’s (SU) D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) will use a $3.5 million grant from Google to help train veterans on two pertinent topics in the technology world. SU’s IVMF will use the funding to help train transitioning service members, veterans, and military-connected spouses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI)
The MOST to renovate part of building to create STEAM-education space
SYRACUSE — With the help of nearly $3 million in federal funding, a new STEAM education space is planned at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. Calling it a major renovation project, the MOST says the money will help pay for a project to turn the eastern portion of
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