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Binghamton University using $3.5M NSF grant for cybersecurity scholarships
VESTAL, N.Y. — A federal grant of $3.5 million over the next five years will help Binghamton University offer cybersecurity scholarships to two dozen students. The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program is designed to recruit and train the next generation of information-technology (IT) experts and security managers to meet the […]

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 47 new nurses in class of 2022
UTICA, N.Y. — The 2022 class of 47 nurses graduated from the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) on Saturday, May 14. Of the graduates, 42 attended weekday classes and five participated in the college’s evening/weekend program. Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish hosted the 116th graduation ceremony, the college said in a news release.

Guthrie Clinic’s senior leadership now includes chief strategy officer
The Guthrie Clinic has recently added a chief strategy officer, executive VP to its senior-leadership team. In this new role, Elizabeth (Liz) Jaekle will lead strategic planning and implementation, marketing, communications, and philanthropic initiatives across the Guthrie system. She will oversee the development and execution of new business ventures, partner affiliations, market expansions, physician integration, and

Masonic Lab receives grant for PTSD research
UTICA, N.Y. — The Battle Within Foundation (BWF) announced a first-round donation to the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to better understand the cause and effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MMRI will use this initial contribution toward enabling the expansion of its neurocognitive disorder research. The funds for this donation were collected from tributes

Auburn Community Hospital awarded federal funding to help pay for COVID response
The money reimburses the hospital for expenses related to COVID-19 testing, supplies, and medications for treating COVID-19 positive patients admitted to the hospital. The funding

Racker names new executive director
“Our search for a new executive director was a rigorous one,” Max Della Pia, board president, said in a press release. “It included a careful

Syracuse airport joins program offering support for travelers with hidden disabilities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) announced it is now participating in a program that provides support to travelers with hidden disabilities. The

Herkimer College names director of admissions
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Kaylynn E. Iglesias, of Frankfort, as director of admissions. Iglesias will provide leadership for

JMA Dome is new name for Syracuse University’s stadium for next 10 years
(Updated 5/19/22 @ 5:20 p.m.) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has awarded a 10-year naming-rights deal for its on-campus stadium to Syracuse–based technology company JMA

SUNY Oswego names Spenceley dean of the School of Education
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego has announced the appointment of Laura Spenceley as dean of the School of Education, effective June 1. Spenceley was appointed
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