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Aerial view rendering of RIT's new performance theater shows the placement of the building on the Henrietta campus. (Photo provided)
Sep 19, 2023

Sans brick, RIT’s new theater promises ‘respectful conversation’ with existing campus architecture

While the Belden brick blend made specially for RIT led to the nickname “Brick City” a half century ago, the school isn’t stuck in 1960s architecture.

Sep 12, 2023

FLCC premiers seven-part video series on mental health  

Finger Lakes Community College debuted a video series on mental health this week, with a focus on youth. 

Partyman Catering
Sep 1, 2023

Partyman Catering supports learning through scholarship program

Connor Farmer, Charlotte Hence and Tama Webster are this year's winners in the second annual Partyman Catering scholarship awards.

Aug 23, 2023

RIT introduces neuroscience degree program

Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a new bachelor’s degree in neuroscience beginning this fall. 

Aug 17, 2023

Applications open for first massage therapy certificate program in Finger Lakes

Northeast College of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for winter 2024 enrollment in its new massage therapy certificate program.

Aug 1, 2023

UR completes $51.5M purchase of College Town

The University of Rochester closed on the purchase of College Town, paying $51.5 million for the 14-acre mixed-used development.

Jun 22, 2023

AIA Rochester awards scholarships totaling $20,000

Six merit-based scholarships totaling $20,000 have been awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in architecture.

Jun 16, 2023

Roberts Wesleyan names new president: Rupert A. Hayles Jr.

Rupert A. Hayles Jr. will become the 12th president of Roberts Wesleyan University and the fourth president of Northeastern Seminary.

Guye Shoda, one of 20 nationwide recipients of Spectrum Scholar awards of $20,000. (Photo provided)
Jun 14, 2023

Rochester student awarded $20,000 Spectrum Scholars scholarship

An East Rochester High School graduate is one of 20 nationwide recipients of a $20,000 scholarship from Charter Communications Inc.

Jun 6, 2023

Grant supports teacher pipeline program at Fisher  

A pilot program at St. John Fisher University aimed at diversifying the regional pipeline of teachers will now become a multi-year initiative, thanks to a grant from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation. 

Jun 1, 2023

Nazareth transitions to university status  

The name change - which legally went into effect at midnight on June 1 – comes as the school prepares to celebrate its 100th year in 2024.  

Li-Cycle teamed with Shift2 to donate 60 refurbished laptops to seniors at Edison Tech (photo provided).
May 26, 2023

Li-Cycle joins Shift2 in donating laptops to Edison Tech seniors

The donated refurbished laptops were presented on Thursday to students who have completed a college application, a financial aid application or have actively pursued employment in the trades.