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New SUNY Oswego president starts in mid-August
OSWEGO — The man who the SUNY board of trustees has selected to serve as the next president of SUNY Oswego will begin his new duties in mid-August. Peter Nwosu will become the school’s 11th president following the retirement of former president Deborah Stanley in December 2021. Officer-in-Charge Mary Toale will assist with the leadership […]

People news: Herkimer College appoints dean of academic affairs
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has promoted Karen Ayouch to dean of academic affairs for assessment, institutional effectiveness, and research. She

Elmcrest Children’s Center director to retire, successor named
Riposa brings a leadership background in nonprofit, for-profit, and government entities, including as a health-services administrator in correctional health care and, most recently, as COO

Greater Binghamton Chamber to hold women’s expo on Thursday
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, along with title sponsor Tompkins Community Bank, will present the 2023 Women’s Conference and Expo on

People news: Herkimer College promotes Diehl to payroll staff accountant
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Lynda Diehl as payroll staff accountant, a position responsible for tracking and processing all

MVHS donates first-aid supplies to Girl Scouts
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways recently participated in an educational wilderness first-aid retreat in Old Forge with first-aid kits they

Warren named senior associate dean at Syracuse University Libraries
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has promoted Scott Warren to senior associate dean for research excellence at Syracuse University Libraries. Warren had been

Nappi Wellness Institute to begin seeing patients this month
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carol Nappi of Jamesville believes Central New York is transitioning “in a profound way” and that the campus of Upstate Medical University is “very much a part of this growth and change.” “We have a focus on medical research, some of which is happening here at Upstate in brain health. We have

Oneida Health seeks to select next CEO sometime this fall
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Oneida Health board of directors anticipates it’ll select the health system’s next president and CEO sometime this fall. The search follows the departure of Jonathan Schiller from the organization at the end of May. Schiller had joined Oneida Health following the retirement of president and CEO Gene Morreale in April 2022.

Infrastructure project at State Fairgrounds to include ADA-compliant sidewalks
GEDDES, N.Y. — It’s a project that seeks to “enhance safety and the pedestrian experience” for those visiting the New York State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes. Federal funding, provided under the Infrastructure Law, will provide upgrades to State Fair Boulevard in the town of Geddes, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June
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