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Syracuse University appoints new search committee to find next iSchool dean
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced a new search committee to find the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool). Longtime

Cornell wins $1.8 million USDA grant for packaging, beverage concentrate research
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University announced it has been awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture

People news: SRC hires Ryan as assistant VP of business development
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. has hired Michael Ryan as assistant vice president of business development. In this new role, Ryan will be responsible for

CNY nonprofit wins $10K UnitedHealthcare Community Care Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Fight for Hearts, a nonprofit organization serving Central New York, is the winner of a $10,000 Community Care Award from health insurer

Welch Allyn wins up to $100 million contract from Defense Department
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Welch Allyn Inc. — a unit of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRC) — has been awarded up to a $100 million

Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing reaccredited for 10 more years
The accreditation is effective through June 2029. The 10-year time period is the “longest” for which the CCNE grants accreditation for nursing programs, per Binghamton’s

People news: University College Dean Frasciello appointed to UPCEA board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University College Dean Michael Frasciello has been appointed to the board of directors of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).

TCGplayer, Everson Art Museum recognized at Downtown Committee annual meeting
The Downtown Committee honored TCGplayer with the Urban Innovation Award, “given for a trailblazing activity that’s brought new attention — and energy — to a
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties board selects new trustees, officers
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has approved three new trustees and its 2019-2020 officers. The foundation’s new members of the board of trustees are: Harrison J. Hummel IV. He currently serves as chief operating officer at Hummel’s Office Plus, where he has held a number of roles since 1998. Hummel

Cornell names Colvin permanent dean of ILR School
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University announced it is removing the interim tag from Alexander Colvin as dean of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations
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