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Syracuse University Press names director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Catherine Cocks was recently appointed director of Syracuse University Press, which is part of Syracuse University Libraries. Cocks was previously interim director of Michigan State University’s Press, where she also served as assistant director and editor-in-chief. She has more than 20 years of experience in academic publishing, having worked as senior acquisitions […]
Le Moyne looks ahead to competing in Division I Northeast Conference
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bob Beretta, athletic director at Le Moyne College, said the path to Division I and the Northeast Conference (NEC) has been “quite a journey.” It follows more than a decade of conversations, deliberations, and discussions regarding the “rightful divisional alignment” for Le Moyne’s intercollegiate athletics program. “By rising to Division I, we
Greater Oneida Chamber to host event on cybersecurity
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce on June 14 will host a virtual lunch and learn event with TALAS Security on the importance of cybersecurity. The event, held online from 12-1 p.m. is titled, “The Case for a Cyber Security Program.” TALAS Security will provide information on developing a cybersecurity program that
SBA recognizes Central Square animal hospital as Woman-Owned Business of the Year
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — The Upstate New York district of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded its 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award to Dr. Alex Hawthorn, owner of Highland Animal Hospital in Central Square. Bernard J. Paprocki, director of the SBA Upstate New York District, presented the award at the business
MVHS to name Wynn Hospital birthing center in honor of Sammon family, after donation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) says it will name the maternal child-services floor at the upcoming Wynn Hospital the Sammon Family
People news: Oswego Health adds general surgeon
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced that Dr. Ryan M. Walker, general surgeon, has joined the health system, to provide care at its Center for
Hamilton College President Wippman to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President David Wippman on Tuesday announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 53 nurses in latest class
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) in Utica graduated 53 new nurses during a ceremony held May 13. SECON held its 117th
Helio Health removes interim tag from agency president and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Helio Health, Inc. is naming Kathleen Gaffney-Babb as the agency’s new president and CEO. At the same time, the Syracuse native
Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant
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