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St. John Fisher to use $1 million donation to boost accounting program
St. John Fisher College plans to use a $1 million donation for technology and scholarships for the accounting program in its School of Business. John Almeter, who graduated from St. John Fisher in 1971, and wife, Carol, a 1974 graduate, donated the funding, the school said. The donation will support two separate funds for the program. […]

ConMed completes In2Bones acquisition
ConMed announced the acquisition in May. The transaction is financed through a combination of net proceeds from the company’s 2.25 percent convertible notes, issued on

SU to launch Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship in Washington D.C.
Searches are already underway for the executive director and managing director for journalism, and organizers will work during the summer to identify internship needs and

Hogan named dean of new performing arts school at Ithaca College
“She understands the necessity of engaging with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders, and work collaboratively to design and implement a strategic plan that

Oneida Nation Enterprises hosts international summer interns
Nearly one-third of the interns worked for ONE previously and will receive continued training with the company. Along with building work experience, the interns will

Card joins Hamilton College as dean of students
“Chris brings broad experience to this important role at the college and has a strong commitment to supporting an engaged, diverse, and inclusive student experience,”

Downtown Farmers Market in Clinton Square opens for the season on Tuesday
Every Tuesday through Oct. 11 (rain or shine), the market has “fresh, locally-grown” fruit, vegetables and plants, as well as baked goods and specialty items

Oneida County expands youth-employment opportunities
The program is open to all Oneida County youth who are legally able to work, and participants receive the current minimum wage of $13.20 per

Upstate University Hospital to start using transport robots for medicines, meals
Upstate has used robots to perform minimally invasive surgeries, including brain surgery, and they’ll now “serve another role by helping alleviate staff shortages brought on

Nine graduate from pre-employment police training at Herkimer College
The college’s Pre-Employment Police Academy launched in the fall of 2018. Coursework covers topics such as criminal investigations, community relations, emergency preparedness, and defensive tactics.
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