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Federal-spending plan includes funding for Syracuse projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction-job training efforts and police-body cameras are earmarked for federal funding in the recently signed fiscal year 2022 spending plan. That’s according to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.), who announced the funding March 10. President Joe Biden signed the measure into law March 15 […]

Westbrooks to start as Cornell University librarian on July 1
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University has named Elaine L. Westbrooks as its next university librarian, starting July 1. Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff appointed, and the Cornell Board of Trustees approved, Westbrooks as the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, according to a news release on the Cornell Chronicle website. Westbrooks is currently vice provost and university

Wells College names Henking VP of academic & student affairs
AURORA, N.Y. — Wells College has appointed Susan Henking as its new VP for academic and student affairs. Henking, who starts her position on July 1, was selected after a comprehensive national search that began last fall. She succeeds Cindy J. Speaker, provost and dean of the college, who will be leaving Wells at the

CenterState CEO, Mohawk Valley partners submit application for Build Back Better Regional Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and a group of regional partners have submitted a phase-two application for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). BBBRC

CenterState CEO announces Business of the Year finalists in five categories
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday announced finalists for its 2022 Business of the Year awards. CenterState CEO will recognize a single company or

Binghamton University names new provost
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Wednesday announced it has appointed Donald Hall as its next executive VP for academic affairs and provost. He will

Syracuse University ends COVID vax and testing requirements for entry to Carrier Dome events
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday said that — as of this Saturday — fans will no longer be required to demonstrate proof of

Commerce Chenango Tourism offers tourism-related grant program
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango Tourism says new grant program is available for Chenango County tourism-related businesses, as well as event and festival organizers. The

Upstate Medical University students get residency assignments during annual Match Day
At the same time, 47 percent of students will remain in New York, including 12 for preliminary positions and 59 for full residency training. Additionally,

MVCC, SUNY Oneonta extend agreement between schools
The addition to the agreement says students who successfully complete their bachelor’s degree will be automatically accepted into one of SUNY Oneonta’s education master’s degree
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