Category: Schools

Cornell University’s Society for the Humanities will host a free public conference Oct. 30 examining survival through climate change, literature, architecture, archaeology and history. The Fall Fellows’ Conference on Survival will … more: Cornell’s free ‘Survival’ conference set for Oct. 30, with keynote Oct. 29

Keuka College is highlighting how internships can help students practice workplace skills, explain their experience to employers and build relationships that lead to jobs. In a new interview published by the college, … more: Keuka highlights communication, feedback and career connections in internships

After 47 years in wildlife conservation, Hobart College graduate Frank Kohn continues to advise zoos and airlines on transporting animals while pursuing photography and speaking at schools about Holocaust awareness. Kohn, … more: Hobart alumnus Frank Kohn reflects on 47 years in wildlife conservation

Three new Cornell Atkinson postdoctoral fellows will focus on antimicrobial compounds for agriculture, gaps in corporate emissions reporting and the effects of critical-mineral mining on Indigenous communities. Albebson Lim, Giulia Crippa and Margaret … more: Cornell University names three Atkinson fellows for sustainability projects

Cornell literature professor Sophie Pinkham has won the 2026 Pushkin House Book Prize for a history that uses Russia’s forests to examine empire, culture and war. Her book, “The Oak and the … more: Cornell professor wins Pushkin House prize for Russia forest history

Cornell University will begin offering two online master’s degree programs in artificial intelligence in fall 2027, with separate paths for people who want to build the technology and professionals who want … more: Cornell plans two online AI master’s programs for fall 2027

Twenty-one Hobart and William Smith Colleges squash players spent two hours reorganizing a Geneva nonprofit's warehouse as part of the colleges' Fall Day of Service. The Oct. 10 project helped ReUse Systems … more: HWS squash players reorganize Geneva reuse warehouse during service day

United Way of Seneca County has received a 2026 Partners for Safety Award for its “Don’t Be a D Student” campaign, which teaches local high school students about dangerous driving. Sarah Smolinski and … more: United Way of Seneca County honored for teen driving-safety campaign

Small-business owners can sign up for three hands-on artificial intelligence workshops in the Corning Room at Keuka College beginning Oct. 28, with sessions covering basic use, daily operations and practical applications. The Yates … more: Yates County Chamber plans three AI workshops for small businesses

Wayne Central science teacher Janis Becker is back in the classroom after treatment for a second, separate diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer, according to a Rochester Regional Health account of her care. … more: Wayne Central teacher returns to classroom after second breast cancer diagnosis

Cornell University has recognized eight postdoctoral researchers for community engagement, leadership and mentoring, along with two faculty members who mentor postdocs, according to a university announcement. The awards were presented at a … more: Cornell honors eight postdocs and two faculty mentors

Cato-Meridian FFA will hold its Pumpkin Walk on Oct. 29 and 30 at the junior-senior high school. Admission is by donation, and a separate Trunk or Treat is scheduled for … more: Cato-Meridian FFA plans Pumpkin Walk Oct. 29 and 30

Cornell University’s production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” will pair the play with 1920s jazz music for five performances in Ithaca beginning Friday, Oct. 23. … more: Cornell stages jazz-infused ‘Twelfth Night’ Oct. 23-31 with free tickets

Cornell University will honor art historian Annetta Alexandridis at an Oct. 31 memorial and with a new campus display of four plaster figures she helped curate. Colleagues and former students will … more: Cornell to honor art historian Annetta Alexandridis with memorial and campus display

Registration is open for Cornell University’s online Winter Session, with classes running Jan. 4-22, 2027, and a Dec. 1 registration deadline for visiting students. The short session lets students earn credits, fulfill a … more: Cornell opens registration for online Winter Session courses

Cornell University will offer a three-credit artificial intelligence course next spring that is open to students in any major, requires no technical background and has room for 275 students. The course, “Everyday … more: Cornell to offer AI course for students in any major next spring

The Harley School ranked first among private high schools and private K-12 schools in both the Rochester area and Monroe County in Niche's 2027 school rankings. The Rochester school also ranked … more: Harley School tops Rochester-area private school rankings

Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ student-life leader will join a free college mental health event open to the public Thursday, Oct. 22, at The Little Theatre in Rochester. Becca Morris, HWS’ vice … more: HWS student-life leader to join mental health panel in Rochester

A burst pipe flooded parts of Dryden High School on Saturday, but the district expected in-person classes to resume Monday on schedule, according to CNY Central. Water spread from a second-floor cleaning … more: Burst pipe floods Dryden High School; Monday classes planned