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Herkimer College announces sixth class of police training graduates
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College graduated its sixth class from its Phase I Pre-Employment Basic Training course at a ceremony held May 30. The course is offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department. Seven of the eight graduates have already secured employment with a law-enforcement agency, where they will complete the remainder of […]
SUNY Poly opens transportation AI lab on campus
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has established a Transportation Research AI Lab — dubbed TRAIL — in Donovan Hall to serve as a hub for innovation in smart transportation, sustainability, and equity, as well as traffic operation and safety, the university announced. Founded by Abolfazl Karimpour, assistant professor of transportation engineering, TRAIL is financed
ChargeUp Battery Startup Accelerator’s four finalists get down to business
BINGHAMTON — The inaugural ChargeUp Battery Startup Accelerator at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Binghamton has named four finalists that will be busy at work through October. Organizers, who announced the finalists on April 10, are planning a ceremony to conclude the accelerator during what’s called Battery Week, Binghamton University tells CNYBJ in an
Binghamton University to buy equipment for nanofabrication lab
Receives $1 million federal grant for the effort VESTAL — Binghamton University has plans to purchase advanced-packaging equipment for its nanofabrication laboratory (NLAB). The university will use a federal funding award of $1 million to make the purchase. That money will only cover a portion of the cost, the school tells CNYBJ in a May
Tompkins Cortland Community College to hold manufacturing career expo this Fall
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College is accepting registrations from employers to participate in the 2024 Manufacturing and Development Expo (MADE) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10, the college announced. The event is part of the national Manufacturing Day programming and aims to introduce high-school students to careers within the manufacturing
Local restaurant patrons can “round up” their bill to benefit SU NIL collective
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–area independent restaurant owners say they’re partnering with Syracuse University (SU) Athletics, giving patrons the chance to “round up” their bill to benefit SU student-athletes. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced the partnership on Thursday. Surrounded by local restaurant owners, McMahon made the announcement outside the John A. Lally Athletics Complex on
SUNY ESF, St. Lawrence University awarded $5K recycling grants for campus projects
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) in Syracuse and St. Lawrence University in Canton will each use $5,000 in grant funding for recycling projects on their respective campuses. The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) and the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) awarded the grants.
Le Moyne College to renovate athletics complex in $45 million project over five years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says its Thomas J. Niland Jr. Athletic Complexwill undergo a $45 million expansion and renovation over the next five years. The college also noted that it will use $12 million in state funding to help pay for the project. The planned expansion comes as the Le Moyne Dolphins just
SU plans new Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
SYRACUSE — The technology behind modern semiconductor manufacturing is among the most intricate and sophisticated on the planet. That’s how Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor and provost, at Syracuse University (SU) opened her remarks on May 16 as SU announced plans to launch its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. SU plans to spend $10 million to
Cornell prepares for leadership transition
ITHACA — Cornell University is preparing for a leadership transition with the upcoming retirement of school president Martha Pollack. Pollack, who has served for more than seven years as the university’s 14th president, will retire on June 30. Cornell University Provost Michael Kotlikoff has been selected as interim president, effective July 1, according to a
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