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HWS honors students, faculty and community partners for civic engagement
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (211+ words) Held on HWS Day, the forum celebrated projects and partnerships connecting the Geneva campus with the broader community through service-learning, research and volunteer initiatives. Organizers said the event highlighted the impact of collaboration between students, faculty and local organizations. Executive…...
Nearly 300 students inducted into FLCC honor society
1+ day, 49+ min ago (180+ words) Finger Lakes Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, welcomed 286 new members during the 2025-26 academic year, recognizing students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement. The new members were inducted into FLCC's Alpha Epsilon…...
Marcus Whitman senior earns ESL scholarship for community impact
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) A Marcus Whitman High School senior is among 10 students across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region to receive a college scholarship from ESL Federal Credit Union. Lydia Foust was awarded a $2, 000 ESL College Scholarship, recognizing her contributions to the community…...
Most teachers get little formal guidance on AI use in classrooms, Gallup finds
2+ week, 6+ day ago (393+ words) Most K-12 teachers in the United States are navigating artificial intelligence use in schools with little or no formal direction from administrators, according to a new Gallup study released Wednesday. The survey found that while AI tools have become increasingly common…...
Jane Lynch tells Cornell graduates to confront fear and embrace uncertainty
3+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) Award-winning actor Jane Lynch returned to Cornell University this week with a message for the Class of 2026: fear will hold you back if you let it. Speaking during Senior Convocation at Barton Hall on Thursday, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning…...
Midlakes students raise more than $8, 600 for American Heart Association
3+ week, 4+ day ago (241+ words) Students at Midlakes Elementary School exceeded expectations during this year's Kids' Heart Challenge, raising more than $8, 600 to support children with heart conditions and fund cardiovascular research through the American Heart Association. The fundraiser, which replaced the school's longtime Jump Rope…...
Ithaca College graduates urged to embrace dialogue, courage, and connection at commencement
4+ week, 2+ day ago (503+ words) Graduates at Ithaca College were challenged Sunday to meet an uncertain and divided world with empathy, courage, and a willingness to listen during the college's 131st commencement ceremony. The ceremony for the Class of 2026 centered heavily on the idea of dialogue…...
HWS grads urged to reject isolation, build community at commencement
4+ week, 2+ day ago (493+ words) The Class of 2026 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges was challenged Sunday to reject division, embrace collaboration, and build stronger communities during a commencement ceremony centered on service, connection, and shared responsibility. Delivering the commencement address, Dame Louise Richardson told…...
Cayuga Community College celebrates largest graduating class since 2022 (video)
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (265+ words) Cayuga Community College celebrated nearly 300 graduates Wednesday during its 2026 commencement ceremony, with school leaders urging students to remain "relentless" as they move into the next chapter of their lives. The college said 297 students were eligible to graduate, making the Class…...
Ontario County seeking more foster and adoptive families amid growing need
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (166+ words) Ontario County officials are urging more families to consider fostering or adopting children as the community faces an urgent need for safe and supportive homes. The Town of Canandaigua shared the appeal this week on behalf of Ontario County, encouraging…...