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Community Bank System appoints Knauss as new independent director
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently announced it has appointed Jeffery (Jeff) Knauss to its board of directors as a new independent director. His election expands the banking company’s board to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent. Knauss was also appointed to the board of directors of Community Bank, N.A., […]
Toale to lead SUNY Oswego during SUNY search for next school president
OSWEGO — The leadership transition at SUNY Oswego will include an officer-in-charge as SUNY searches for a new permanent president for the campus. SUNY has appointed Mary Toale as officer-in-charge. Her duties in the role are effective Jan. 1, 2022, SUNY Oswego said in a news release. She most recently served as deputy to the
Upstate Medical University to use largest-ever donation to rename its College of Medicine
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will rename its College of Medicine following a $25 million donation, the largest in the medical school’s history. In
People news: Valencia joins MACNY as workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced that Justyna Valencia has joined the organization as a workforce-development specialist. In her role, Valencia will support
People news: CenterState CEO announces two new employees
Andrew Jordan has joined as membership manager within the business and economic development division. He is responsible for ensuring members receive valuable support and engagement.
Syracuse University delays start of spring semester for one week
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will delay the start of the spring semester by one week. In-person classes will now begin on Jan. 24. Spring
Le Moyne College is requiring booster shots for the spring semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is now requiring all undergraduate and graduate students to get a COVID-19 booster vaccination. The school’s mandate is “part
Research and technology funding available through SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Faculty from Syracuse University and SyracuseCoE partner institutions can submit proposals for innovative research and development efforts in clean and renewable energy,
People news: Westfall Law adds Conroy as associate attorney
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Devon M. Conroy has recently joined Westfall Law PLLC as an associate attorney, the Syracuse–based firm announced on Dec. 15. Conroy has
SUNY names Toale officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY has appointed Mary Toale officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Toale will serve as officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego while
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