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Syracuse University buys Hotel Skyler for new lodging option
Move comes as Sheraton to become student housing SYRACUSE — Hotel Skyler Syracuse, located at 601 S. Crouse Ave., is now a Syracuse University property. Syracuse says it announced the acquisition as a follow-up to the recent release of the university’s inaugural strategic housing plan. The transaction also follows the university’s announcement that it will […]
New statewide initiative aims to address issues facing manufacturers
The new Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, launched by the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP), means help is on the way for small to mid-sized manufacturers to help them tackle issues they face. The initiative will give manufacturing companies with 500 or fewer employees access to resources, expertise, and grant funding in four key areas
OCC reports first year-over-year enrollment increase since 2016
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) is reporting higher enrollment figures — in a year-over-year comparison — for the first time since 2016. OCC
Federal grant to aid SUNY Oswego student equity, success efforts
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego has plans for a “range of initiatives building student equity and success” after the federal government awarded the university a five-year, $1.9 million grant. The U.S. Department of Education is providing the nearly $2 million Title III grant, SUNY Oswego announced in a Feb. 28 news release. The project is titled
Syracuse University’s new housing strategy takes shape
Plan includes two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms SYRACUSE — A “modern, new” residence hall will replace the current Marion Hall, Kimmel Hall, and Kimmel dining center on the Syracuse University campus after the existing buildings are demolished. The university also has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave.
Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main
Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students
AFRL researchers receive patents
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorateannounced that its “Patent Wall” is growing with the addition of a new section displaying
Largest-ever alumni donation to place name on Le Moyne College building
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College on Tuesday announced its largest-ever alumni donation will place a name on its College of Arts and Sciences and
Ithaca College names commencement speaker
ITHACA, N.Y. — Jason DeLand, an Ithaca College alumnus and co-founder of advertising agency Anomaly, will give this year’s keynote address at Ithaca College’s commencement
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