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NBT Bank launches fund for community real-estate projects
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bank and CEI-Boulos Capital Management launched a $10 million real-estate equity investment fund called NBT-CEI Boulos Impact Fund to create community-oriented

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

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,”

AAA opens new Watertown Travel & Insurance Center
“Having a modern, up-to-date location is key to meeting the needs of our members,” Tony Spada, president and CEO of AAA Western and Central New

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.

Ithaca College appoints new dean of the Park School of Communications
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College has named Amy Falkner the new dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Falkner has been serving as

Arc Herkimer celebrates distribution center training grads
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer recently held a graduation celebration for its Distribution Center Candidate Training Program. Three candidates participated in the first round of

Le Moyne appoints Crisler as associate provost for student development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College announced it recently named Shaun N. Crisler associate provost for student development. With 15 years of experience in
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