SUNY is ranked by Fortune ONE of only two schools in the nation with a 100% -3 yr graduation rate!

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Fortune’s ranking of the best online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs boasts SUNY Poly’s 100% three-year graduation rate. “What’s key to the 100% graduation rate for university’s online MBA program is its dedicated advising department that’s housed directly in-school and operates independently from the career counseling department on-campus, Rafael Romero, chair of SUNY Polytechnic…

First Source Announces New Staff Appointments

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First Source Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce several new staff appointments. Tony Fumarola has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Rome Branch; John Calabrese has been promoted to Director of Lending and Technology, and has been appointed to the Executive Management Team; Christopher Dovi, Director of Member Services has been appointed…

BAIRD Utica Announces Several New Hires!

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Melissa LaBarbera joins Baird’s Private Wealth Management branch in Utica. Melissa joined Baird in March 2023 to assist Scott George, Managing Director, and his clients. She brings with her an administrative work background which makes her a perfect fit for an ever-growing position. Melissa assists with all aspects of client service including scheduling appointments, preparing…

Oneida Indian Nation Donates $1 Million to Support the Development of Wynn Hospital

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Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Foundation announced today that the Oneida Indian Nation has made a $1 million donation in support of the new Wynn Hospital in Downtown Utica. MVHS President/CEO Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, was joined this morning by Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter, Oneida County Executive Anthony J.…

LUPUS Takes Center Stage in Utica!

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The rallying cry for Lupus Awareness Month was echoed here in Oneida County, with a special media event Friday, May 19 at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica. Local leaders, patient advocates, and scientists alike came together to both raise awareness and celebrate the positive steps made towards combating lupus. More than 1.5…

Stage Ready Summer Student Theatre Camp

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Join us for a four-day workshop where you will explore various aspects of theater, music, and self-expression. You will attend sessions on auditioning, songwriting, makeup design, improv, and more, led by NYC-based talent and local instructors. You will also get a backstage look into set designs, vision board making, and how to embrace your true…

Fortune ranks SUNY Poly’s Online Master’s in Accounting Program as #4 for 2023

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Fortune’s inaugural ranking of the best online master’s degree programs in accounting boasts SUNY Poly as #4. The ranking was developed on criteria measuring selectivity through undergraduate GPA and number of years of work experience, first-year retention rate, and graduation rate. Other factors included one-year enrollment growth and “brand appeal” through a survey sent to…