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Binghamton University awarded $1 million for nanofabrication lab equipment
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a federal funding award of $1 million to purchase advanced–packaging equipment for its nanofabrication laboratory (NLAB). The funding
Prymas reappointed to Herkimer College board
HERKIMER — Gov. Kathy Hochul has recently reappointed Joan Prymas, of Ilion, as a member of the Herkimer County Community College board of trustees for a term set to expire June 30, 2025, the college announced. Originally appointed to the board on Aug. 11, 2015, Prymas has served as board secretary since April 2021, according
Syracuse University buys Hotel Skyler for new lodging option
Move comes as Sheraton to become student housing SYRACUSE — Hotel Skyler Syracuse, located at 601 S. Crouse Ave., is now a Syracuse University property. Syracuse says it announced the acquisition as a follow-up to the recent release of the university’s inaugural strategic housing plan. The transaction also follows the university’s announcement that it will
New statewide initiative aims to address issues facing manufacturers
The new Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, launched by the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP), means help is on the way for small to mid-sized manufacturers to help them tackle issues they face. The initiative will give manufacturing companies with 500 or fewer employees access to resources, expertise, and grant funding in four key areas
OCC reports first year-over-year enrollment increase since 2016
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) is reporting higher enrollment figures — in a year-over-year comparison — for the first time since 2016. OCC
Federal grant to aid SUNY Oswego student equity, success efforts
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego has plans for a “range of initiatives building student equity and success” after the federal government awarded the university a five-year, $1.9 million grant. The U.S. Department of Education is providing the nearly $2 million Title III grant, SUNY Oswego announced in a Feb. 28 news release. The project is titled
Syracuse University’s new housing strategy takes shape
Plan includes two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms SYRACUSE — A “modern, new” residence hall will replace the current Marion Hall, Kimmel Hall, and Kimmel dining center on the Syracuse University campus after the existing buildings are demolished. The university also has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave.
Syracuse University buys nearby Hotel Skyler as Sheraton transitions to student housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse at 601 S. Crouse Ave., just north of the main
Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students
AFRL researchers receive patents
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorateannounced that its “Patent Wall” is growing with the addition of a new section displaying
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