Midlakes band records graduation music with Grammy-nominated engineer
Midlakes band students teamed up with Grammy-nominated recording engineer Mark Morette for a marathon recording session that will power the music behind this year’s graduation and school events. The full-day session featured students recording several ... more
Midlakes honors respectful students of the month
Twelve Midlakes Middle/High School students have been recognized by the Physical Education departments for exemplifying respect, a core school value, during the month of May. The Students of the Month were selected across grades seven ... more
Reliant Credit Union awards $25,000 in student scholarships
Reliant Credit Union has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 16 students through its 2025 Donald K. Rhine Scholarship program, continuing its tradition of recognizing young members who exemplify service and leadership. The scholarship, named after ... more
White, Potter move audience with Gettysburg Address recitations
Two Midlakes middle schoolers delivered powerful renditions of the Gettysburg Address during this year's local Memorial Day celebration. Emma Mae White and Rylan Potter, both members of the Class of 2029, recited Abraham Lincoln's iconic ... more
TC3 graduates 461 students at spring ceremony
Tompkins Cortland Community College celebrated the Class of 2025 with its 56th commencement ceremony on May 21, according to Tompkins Weekly. The college honored 461 graduates on its Dryden campus, marking a milestone for students ... more
Midlakes welcomes 23 juniors into National Honor Society
Midlakes High School celebrated academic excellence and leadership as it welcomed 23 new juniors into the National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony. Held in the high school auditorium, the event recognized the 2025 ... more
Thompson Health Guild awards six scholarships to future health professionals
The Thompson Health Guild has awarded scholarships to six high school seniors pursuing careers in health care, continuing a tradition of supporting the next generation of medical professionals. The $2,000 scholarships were presented during the ... more
Keuka College named Yates County business of the year
Keuka College has been named the 2025 Mike Linehan Business of the Year by the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, honoring its long-standing service and partnership in the local community. The Chamber selected the college ... more
Dr. Anne Killen to headline ONYA’s 25th Bud to Bloom luncheon
Dr. Anne E. Killen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeast College of Health Sciences, will deliver the keynote address at the Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls’ 25th Anniversary Bud to Bloom ... more
Cornell protest halted before graduation ceremony
Cornell University police shut down an early morning environmental protest on May 24, just hours before commencement, according to the Ithaca Journal. Activists from Cornell on Fire and Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island blindfolded a statue ... more
How EssayWriters Conquered the Assignment That Nearly Conquered Me
You know that feeling, right? You’re competent. You’re an adult (mostly). Then BAM! Academia throws a curveball so wild, you question your life choices and whether it’s too late to become a professional dog walker ... more
Alumni group plans bid to revive Wells College
A grassroots effort to restore Wells College is gaining steam. According to the Ithaca Journal, the Cleveland Commission for Wells College will host a public Zoom forum on May 28 to share its plan to ... more
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates Class of 2025 with ceremony at The Smith
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences marked a milestone on May 18, graduating its fifteenth class in a heartfelt ceremony at The Smith Opera House in Geneva. Thirty students received their degrees ... more
Two top Geneva grads aim for science careers
Geneva City Schools’ top graduates are heading into the sciences, with valedictorian Rendell Belanger Curren and salutatorian Emily DeBolt both charting ambitious academic paths in the field. Belanger Curren, who is studying abroad this year ... more
Veteran and CNN Hero Richard Casper to speak in Canandaigua
Purple Heart recipient and nationally recognized Veterans advocate Richard Casper will speak at Finger Lakes Community College on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m., as part of a Military Appreciation Month event hosted by The ... more
How a Paper Writer Helps Student Athletes Stay on Track Academically: benefits of technology in education
Staying focused on school can be tricky for many student athletes. They have to juggle classes, practice, and personal demands each day. This is where a paper writer can step in and lend a hand ... more
Nancy Gibbs urges HWS grads to focus attention in digital age
Nancy Gibbs, former Editor in Chief of TIME magazine and a prominent Harvard professor, delivered a powerful call to action at Hobart and William Smith Colleges' 2025 Commencement. Speaking on May 18, she warned graduates ... more
Surprise reunion stuns crowd at Keuka College graduation
A Keuka College graduate expecting a quiet walk across the stage was met instead with flowers, tears, and an emotional reunion that brought thousands to their feet. Elizabeth Stewart, a Master of Social Work graduate ... more
Midlakes names valedictorian and salutatorian for Class of 2025
Midlakes High School has announced Matthew Cannan as valedictorian and Jackson Alamond as salutatorian for the Class of 2025, recognizing two students for their outstanding academic achievements. The Phelps Clifton Springs School District extended its ... more
