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Rochester’s middle-market businesses enter 2026 with renewed optimism
Rochester’s middle-market business leaders are entering 2026 with renewed optimism and resilience despite tariffs and economic uncertainty, JPMorgan survey shows.
Record $4.5M alumni gift establishes major science scholarship at St. John Fisher
St. John Fisher University received a $4.5M gift, its largest ever, establishing a scholarship for science students with financial need.
FLCC launches free monthly AI webinar series for the workplace
Finger Lakes Community College will host a free monthly webinar series exploring practical workplace uses of artificial intelligence.
New URochester, Strong Museum partnership boosts play and game research
The University of Rochester and The Strong Museum are partnering to expand research, education and community engagement in play and game studies.
URochester’s laser lab wins $5M to advance defense-focused research
The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics has secured $5 million to advance short-pulsed laser research tied to national defense.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre secures $1M state grant for major upgrades
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre has secured a $1M state grant to upgrade audio, video and LED lighting systems at the historic Rochester venue.
URochester emerges as $13B economic engine in NY
A new report finds the University of Rochester and UR Medicine generate a $13B statewide economic impact and support 66,700 jobs across New York.
Stephen Ashley’s $55M gift to Cornell will endow CALS Ashley School
Stephen Ashley donates $55M to Cornell, creating the Ashley School of Global Development to merge agriculture, environment, and social sciences.
Warner School of Education welcomes new dean
The University of Rochester names Melissa Sturge-Apple dean of the Warner School, recognizing her leadership in graduate education and nationally acclaimed research.
Nazareth named Bank of America’s 2025 Neighborhood Builder
Bank of America named Nazareth University its 2025 Neighborhood Builder, awarding funding and training to support the SURPASS program for rural PA students.
Immersive tech transforms nursing and cyber education | Architecturally Speaking
From nursing simulations to RIT’s cyber range, immersive technology is transforming how students learn through hands-on, high-stakes virtual environments.
Peter Spina remembered for building MCC into national model for community colleges
Peter A. Spina, longtime MCC president and nationally recognized community college leader, has died at 87. His visionary impact transformed multiple institutions.
