Education
St. John Fisher nursing school receives $1.1 million grant
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It marks the fifth year of funding for the university’s Fisher Improves Nursing through Diversity program, which has received more than $5 million since 2016.
Education
Funds for new applied technologies facility approved
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The Monroe County Legislature OK’d $35 million in funds to build the new training center at Monroe Community College’s Brighton campus.
Education
UR program explores college and civic life
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The program for high school students offers a taste of the campus experience while also introducing them to the humanities.
Education
RIT to name endowed professorship recipients
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The positions in the College of Science were made possible by a $2 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Harris and his partner, Joyce Pratt.
Education
Initiative aims at closing workforce talent gap
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Rochester Institute of Technology has launched RIT Certified, a new unit that offers a portfolio of workforce development and professional courses and programs.
Education
FWD Center at downtown MCC campus opens
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The $11.4 million Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center expects to train 2,500 people within the next three years.
Education
ESL commits $3M to name cybersecurity institute
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The financial institution has entered an exclusive naming rights partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology to educate and train students and professionals.
Education
‘About Eating’ aims to promote nutrition education
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Barbara Lohse, a researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, hopes to reach underserved communities through a free online program.
Environment
One way to combat climate change? Change how it’s taught
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A study co-authored by a UR educator offers new strategies for climate change curriculum in “Trump Country.”
Education
Hammer’s $1 million donation to create new RIT center
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Entrepreneur James Hammer’s gift will fund the Hammer Family Packaging and Graphic Media Center, a comprehensive, dedicated space for advancing research and learning in emerging packaging and print applications.