Education

A Cornell University task force has released recommendations aimed at reducing sexual assault among undergraduates. The report follows eight months of research and community discussions examining campus culture and safety. The task force called for ... more

A Hobart and William Smith Colleges student won a $10,000 prize at the 2026 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition. David “Duke” Charles II ’27 earned the top award for his business idea, a ... more

Several Wayne County school districts will receive funding as part of a statewide grant program supporting students experiencing homelessness, state officials announced March 10. The funding comes through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act and will ... more

Rochester Regional Health announced a student loan support program aimed at recruiting workers for high-need clinical roles. The initiative will support students training to become certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgical technologists and radiologic technologists. The ... more

The superintendent of the Auburn Enlarged City School District said school safety concerns, budget uncertainty and ongoing absenteeism remain key challenges for the district during an appearance on Inside Government, a public affairs program hosted ... more

The New York State Senate Majority released its one-house budget resolution this week, outlining funding proposals and policy changes affecting housing, healthcare, education, transportation and other programs. The proposal includes new taxes and revenue measures, ... more

South Seneca school voters approved a $36.75 million energy project that will modernize buildings and eliminate the district’s use of heating oil, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The March 10 vote passed 105–58. The ... more

Student parents at several SUNY community colleges will soon have more child care options, including nights and weekends, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced expanded services at 11 campuses to better support ... more

Wooden “timeout” boxes used to confine elementary students violated state education rules in a northern New York school district, according to the Times Union. A law firm hired by the Salmon River Central School District ... more

Thousands of public workers gathered in Albany on Sunday to demand changes to New York’s Tier 6 pension system. Labor leaders estimated about 15,000 union members attended the rally at MVP Arena. The demonstration brought ... more

A new report considers two New York universities to be among the "most hostile" campuses for free speech nationwide. The Council on American Islamic Relations report evaluates 51 colleges and universities that it says suppressed ... more

Union teachers, nurses, firefighters and public workers packed a rally in Albany Sunday pushing for pension reform, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined them, calling for fixes to Tier 6 of the state’s ... more

Advancing your education leads to higher pay and new job opportunities. Picking the right path for your master's or doctorate takes time. You need a clear plan to handle the costs without feeling stuck later ... more

The Geneva City School District will conduct an external review of its hiring and supervisory practices following three separate incidents involving district employees that have raised concerns in the community. Superintendent Bo Wright addressed the ... more

More than 275 million free breakfasts and lunches have been served to students across New York during the first six months of the school year, state officials said Wednesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted the milestone ... more

Syracuse University has found its next leader from within its own ranks. The Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of J. Michael Haynie as the 13th chancellor and president of the University. Haynie, a ... more

New research shows many students in New York and nationwide worry about their safety in school. The study from the nonprofit YouthTruth found a high percentage of elementary, middle, and high school students do not feel ... more

Two Northeast College of Health Sciences officials have been appointed to prominent leadership positions at the state and national levels in the chiropractic profession. Dr. Michael P. Zumpano was named chair of the New York ... more

Most college students believe their degree will lead to a good job and valuable skills, according to new national research from Lumina Foundation and Gallup. The study found roughly nine in 10 associate and bachelor’s ... more