Suzanne Snyder, dean of Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which was established in 1944 to improve educational practices and maintain high professional standards in art and design education and now serves more than 320…
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2024 Summer Fellow Gianna Frank in the lab The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed to immerse undergraduate and graduate students in cutting-edge scientific research. This year’s fellowship will run from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, July 17, 2026, at MMRI, located at 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York,…
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Start the Holiday Season off with a Zooriffic Day! The Utica Zoo is excited to share that they are bringing back their annual Winter Zoobilee event for a third year, with the same holiday cheer and nostalgia as before, but with a special twist! This event will take place on Saturday, December 6th, located at…
Local home improvement leader doubles community impact with dollar-for-dollar match New York Sash, a leading home improvement company serving Central New York, is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to Notre Dame School through this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives initiative. The contribution was made possible through New York Sash’s generous matching program, which doubled every…
The Utica City School District is celebrating continued enrollment growth for the third year in a row. This trend reflects the community’s confidence in the direction of Utica’s schools and the work happening in classrooms and programs across the district. According to the New York State Education Department’s annual BEDS Day report, enrollment for the…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. The selected organizations are leading efforts to close gaps in care through innovative, community-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs…
Members of the First Source Community and Leadership Teams proudly joined ICAN staff for the 10th year in a row to prep Thanksgiving meals for ICAN families. In addition to volunteering, First Source was honored to donate the turkeys for these meals. This annual effort holds deep significance for First Source, reflecting their ongoing commitment to…
AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of their special Holiday Loan. The credit union’s Holiday Loan can help members cover expenses during the holiday season. This low-rate loan option is a great alternative to higher-rate credit and store cards and can be a more affordable solution during the holidays. Members can stop…
“We’re incredibly proud and excited to donate this plow truck to support the Utica Zoo’s daily transportation needs,” said Carly Steet Mathias, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager for the Steet Ponte Auto Group. “Years ago, we were able to provide a Toyota Prius, and it means so much to continue that tradition of partnership.…
First Source was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of The Genesis Group’s Celebration of Education for the 10th year in a row. Then event took place on November 20th where several educators and programs were recognized for their outstanding contributions. In addition, First Source presented their own $1,000 scholarships to two programs teaching financial education in…
4 Elements Studio is excited to announce its 2025 Annual Art Expo, happening on Black Friday, November 28th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 809 Court Street, Utica. This beloved community event showcases the creativity of over 30 local artists, offering visitors an inspiring opportunity to discover, admire, and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade works of…
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Munson’s annual holiday exhibition returns this year as “Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods,” a joyful celebration of 200 years of the Erie Canal, featuring the creative and commercial results of New York’s most important 19th-century waterway project. Come see the fancy goods that helped shape a shopping legacy that defines today’s holiday experience! “Victorian Yuletide: Fancy…