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Hartwick provost to become school’s next president in July 2026
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The VP for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick College in Oneonta will become the school’s 13th president in mid-2026. The college’s board of trustees on Nov. 10 said it chose Laurel Bongiorno, who will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. Bongiorno will succeed James Mullen, Jr., who has served as […]

Renzi estate donates $12M to CNY Community Foundation
HOMER, N.Y. — The estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi of Cortland has donated $12 million to the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF). The bequest will combine with their lifetime giving fund to create two endowed funds at the Community Foundation, ensuring charitable support for Cortland County residents continues for generations. The Nicholas and

Tech Farm II expansion wraps up at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva
GENEVA — Crews have completed their work on the expansion of Tech Farm II at the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva. The project doubles the park’s current capacity and further bolsters food, beverage, and agricultural innovation in the Finger Lakes, Empire State Development (ESD) announced on Nov. 5. Tech Farm II offers

The Agency starts planning process for manufacturing workforce-training center
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (The Agency) on Nov. 12 issued a request for qualifications and proposals (RFQ/RFP) to plan the creation of a regional advanced manufacturing workforce-training center. The Agency describes it as a “first-of-its-kind facility designed to strengthen the Southern Tier’s growing innovation and manufacturing economy.” The proposed hub

SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance chip research
ALBANY, N.Y. — It’s an effort that seeks to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development. The new SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will support New York State’s leadership in “next generation semiconductor innovation by leveraging the world-class infrastructure at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex so leading faculty researchers across SUNY’s four university centers

CPC provides $4.5 million loan to redevelop former school in Syracuse’s Eastwood section
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) on Wednesday announced a $4.5 million construction loan for Skinner Properties for the redevelopment of the former

Annual Cortaca Jug football game returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Cortland makes the short trip to Ithaca College for this Saturday’s annual football battle with the Cortaca Jug on the line

SUNY unveils new military tuition rate for active service members
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY on Tuesday announced its military tuition rate program, a system-wide initiative that will ensure SUNY is “fully affordable” for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves. The program aligns tuition with federal tuition benefits to expand access for those currently serving, SUNY said in its

Hartwick College selects its next president
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The board of trustees of Hartwick College in Oneonta on Monday said it has chosen Laurel Bongiorno as its 13th president. Bongiorno currently serves as Hartwick’s VP for academic affairs and provost. She will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. In her current role since 2022, Bongiorno has provided overall academic

Herkimer College launches associate degree program in AI – business
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College on Thursday said it’s launching an associate degree program in artificial intelligence (AI) – business. It’s designed to
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