Nazareth transition from College to University is complete
Nazareth revealed its transformation into Nazareth University this week, marked by a name change and an updated logo. The name change, which legally took effect on June 1, precedes the institution's milestone 100th anniversary in ... more
Alfred State College orientation makes it easy to become a notary public with an expert
Alfred E. Piombino will conduct an in-person workshop at Alfred State College for those interested in becoming an official New York State Notary Public. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 14, and runs ... more
Daniel McAlpin named principal of Midlakes Middle/High School
The Phelps-Clifton Springs Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Daniel J. McAlpin as Principal of Midlakes Middle/High School. “We are confident that his extensive experience, passion for education, and commitment to student success ... more
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing announces students with GPA’s above 3.5
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences announced the following students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better placing them on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester: Chelsie ... more
Keuka College holds 114th commencement ceremony
Keuka College held its 114th commencement ceremony on Saturday, marking a return to a single, unified event for the entire graduating class, after pandemic safety measures necessitated separate proceedings in previous years. College President Amy ... more
Final commencement held at Cazenovia College over the weekend
The freshman class of '23 at Cazenovia College found themselves as the last graduates of the institution, an unexpected turn of events that has drawn a mix of emotions. Sarah Cole expressed the sentiment as ... more
Manchester Shortsville school district announces new superintendent
The Board of Education for Manchester-Shortsville Central School District has announced the appointment of Christopher Barnard as the new superintendent of schools. Barnard, who currently serves as the superintendent in Dundee Central School District, will ... more
Role Model Career Day cancelled due to lack of interest from students
A Geneva man trying to organize a career day for young people across the area has had to cancel the event. Telling the Finger Lakes Times there wasn't enough interest from young people - the ... more
HWS says City Year co-founder Alan Khazei will speak at commencement ceremony
Alan Khazei, co-founder of City Year and a leading national service advocate, is set to deliver the speech at the 2023 Commencement ceremony of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. His extensive work in engaging young ... more
Local college drops price of on-campus housing to entice students
Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls, formerly known as New York Chiropractic College, is making efforts to reduce the financial burden on its students. Starting this fall, the college will significantly lower the ... more
Auburn event makes it easy to become a notary public: Here’s how to sign-up!
Alfred E. Piombino will teach an in-person seminar at Cayuga Community College for those interested in becoming a New York State Notary Public. The seminar on Thursday, May 11 runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 ... more
Adobe exec, 1989 Victor HS grad David Wadhwani will speak at Ontario County event
David Wadhwani, Adobe's President of Digital Media Business, is set to return to his alma mater as a guest speaker at the Victor Junior High/Senior High auditorium on May 10 at 7 p.m. During his ... more
Keuka College returning to pre-pandemic commencement festivities
Keuka College is preparing to host its 114th Commencement ceremony in a return to pre-pandemic festivities. The college has scheduled a single event to honor the graduating class on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m ... more
Ken Jeong will give commencement weekend address at Cornell University
Renowned actor, comedian, and licensed physician Ken Jeong, famous for his roles in the "Hangover" film series and as a panelist on "The Masked Singer," has been selected to be the guest speaker at Cornell ... more
Newark CSD Prism Concert 2023 (webcast)
The Newark Central School District held their annual Prism Concert on Tuesday night at their high school auditorium. The full production can be watched below ... more
Matthew VanOrman named Red Creek Superintendent
Matthew VanOrman, a long-serving educator with 21 years of experience in the Red Creek Central School District, has been appointed as the new superintendent. The announcement was made at the Board of Education meeting on ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Liberty Conference of Wayne County focuses on getting parents engaged with local government, school boards
The Moms for Liberty Wayne County New York chapter and the Frederick Douglass Foundation Finger Lakes are joining forces to host the inaugural Liberty Conference of Wayne County, a groundbreaking event aimed at inspiring and ... more
TC3 will host annual spring open house this weekend
Tompkins Cortland Community College has announced its annual Spring Open House events, scheduled for Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at the college's main campus in Dryden, located at 170 North St. The open ... more
HWS hires Bill Woodsen from New College of Florida as VP for diversity
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have announced the appointment of Bill Woodsen as their new Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. With a vision to empower community members and strengthen the connection between diversity, ... more
