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Dec 8, 2025

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’s new research building opened Dec. 2. (Photo credit: Traci Westcott/RIT)
Dec 4, 2025

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.

The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. (file photo)
Dec 2, 2025

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.

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Nov 20, 2025

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’s $40 million comprehensive campaign is aimed at expanding experiential learning, scholarships and emergency aid support. (Photo provided by SUNY Brockport)
Nov 18, 2025

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
Nov 14, 2025

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.

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Nov 7, 2025

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.

Smyth Hall at Nazareth University. (File photo provided by Nazareth University)
Nov 5, 2025

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
Oct 17, 2025

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.

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Oct 17, 2025

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 launches hybrid online viticulture certificate
Oct 13, 2025

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
Oct 13, 2025

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.