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Reactor project at Cornell wins DOE funding
ITHACA — A research project led by two Cornell University professors aims to create compact reactors used in production of biofuel from algae. Biofuels can be made from a variety of stocks, including corn and wood. As it turns out, algae is especially energy dense, meaning a given amount of algae would produce more fuel […]
Utica College to expand online programs
UTICA — Utica College is leasing space in the Harza Building in downtown Utica to expand its online division and reach out to new students
ESF President Murphy to step down
SYRACUSE — Cornelius Murphy, president of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) since 2000, will step down after
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) selected Richard Cook as its new chief operating officer. “Rick is a welcome addition to our senior
Area colleges form vets’ consortium
SYRACUSE — Colleges and universities throughout a 13-county region around Syracuse are joining together to support military personnel during their reintegration to civilian life in
Madison-Oneida BOCES to develop online AP courses
ONEIDA — The Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) won a $1.35 million grant to develop online advanced placement courses. The grant came through
Kronenberg: Crouse restructuring necessary given changes in health care
SYRACUSE — Crouse Hospital could not avoid restructuring given a current backdrop of Medicare and Medicaid payment cuts, changes in government reimbursements, and new technology, Dr. Paul Kronenberg, president and CEO, says after the hospital made changes including eliminating 100 positions. “I think the main reason you do this is looking at the present and
Upstate Medical University reaches articulation agreement with SUNY Fredonia
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University has inked an articulation agreement with SUNY Fredonia, creating a pipeline for students
ClearPath Diagnostics selects new CEO
SYRACUSE — Jack Finn is the new CEO of ClearPath Diagnostics. ClearPath, headquartered at 600 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse, is a physician-owned laboratory practice
Decker School grant goal: get nurse practicioners into job market faster
VESTAL — Getting nurse practitioners trained and off to work is the main intent of a $757,000, two-year grant that Binghamton University’s Decker School of
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