Roberts Wesleyan wins $1M grant to expand VR and AI in ministry training
Roberts Wesleyan University received a $1M Lilly Endowment grant to expand Northeastern Seminary’s immersive online theological education using VR, AI and new digital tools.
RIT opens research hub to power growth in high-tech innovation
RIT opened a new research building featuring 19 labs to support expanding programs as sponsored funding reaches a record $105 million.
Major gift creates full-cost nursing scholarship at Fisher
St. John Fisher University has received a transformative gift from Daniel and Shelley Boyce to establish a full-cost nursing scholarship.
Roberts Wesleyan president to depart Jan. 2
Roberts Wesleyan University President Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. will depart Jan. 2. The board is launching a presidential search.
SUNY Brockport launches public phase of $40M campaign
SUNY Brockport has launched the public phase of its largest-ever $40 million comprehensive campaign centered on student success.
Golisano Institute partners with St. Bonaventure University
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship partners with St. Bonaventure University, offering graduates transfer opportunities and at least $22,000 in annual scholarships toward a bachelor’s degree.
St. John Fisher to launch health care administration major
St. John Fisher University’s School of Business will introduce a health care administration major, preparing students for leadership roles.
Nazareth adds two majors in high-demand fields
Nazareth University launched two new undergraduate majors — applied behavior analysis and social innovation and entrepreneurship.
State grant fuels expansion of RIT’s ambulance service
Rochester Institute of Technology has expanded its emergency medical service with a second ambulance, funded by a $272,000 state grant.
Golisano Institute to open second campus in Buffalo
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is opening a second campus in Buffalo, set to welcome students in fall 2026.
FLCC secures NSF grant to expand access to smart systems degree
Finger Lakes Community College received a $943,734 National Science Foundation grant to expand access to its Smart Systems Technologies program through remote learning tools, lab kits and co-op partnerships.
Major gifts bolster MCC’s role in growing high-tech workforce
Monroe Community College receives $4.15M in gifts from Sydor Optics, the Brunings and SPIE to strengthen its optics program and Advanced Technology Center.














