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Six student entrepreneurs at SUNY Cortland just got the surprise of their lives when a judge spontaneously decided to fund all their business ideas. Recycling executive Adam Weitsman handed out up to $10,000 per team after watching their Innovation Day pitches.
Twenty years after stunning college lacrosse's three-time defending champions in overtime, Cortland's 2006 national title team reunites on the field where champions are crowned. The Red Dragons will be honored at halftime of Sunday's NCAA Division III championship game, celebrating a victory that still inspires.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced her return to competitive gymnastics, just two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After battling two rare kidney diseases, the 23-year-old athlete is ready to make her comeback.
SUNY Brockport's women's flag football team made history on April 24, defeating Elmira 36-31 to win the inaugural Empire 8 Championship. Freshman Megan Gerber dominated as tournament MVP, accounting for nine touchdowns across two games and leading a thrilling comeback from a 12-point deficit.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced she's coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After battling a rare kidney disease and pandemic challenges, the 23-year-old is ready to chase one more Olympic dream on home soil.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee has announced her return to gymnastics training, setting her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Games just two years after battling life-threatening kidney disease. Her comeback marks a chance to compete on her own terms after health challenges forced her to adjust expectations at the Paris Games.
Olympic gymnastics champion Suni Lee announced her return to the sport exactly two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games begin. The six-time Olympic medalist is making a historic run at her third consecutive Olympics.
A New York college is doubling its graduates by 2040 to fill thousands of new semiconductor manufacturing jobs coming to the region. SUNY Oswego's ambitious plan ensures local families benefit from the economic transformation, not just newcomers.
A New York county's mental health department just moved into a renovated facility designed to better serve residents and staff. The upgrade solves years of space and connectivity problems that limited care.
After 27 years with NASA, astronaut Suni Williams has retired following an extraordinary career that included 608 days in space and record-breaking spacewalks. Her groundbreaking achievements have paved the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams has retired after an extraordinary 27-year career that included breaking spacewalk records and spending nine months on the International Space Station. Her achievements pave the way for the next generation of moon and Mars explorers.
Mike Sciotti crawled 11.3 miles on his hands and knees in 1978 to raise money for muscular dystrophy. Nearly five decades later, his college returned to honor the world record that almost nobody remembered.
St. John Fisher University's women's lacrosse team just made history with their 14th consecutive conference championship, a streak that's now tied for the longest in Empire 8 history. The Cardinals rallied from behind to defeat SUNY Geneseo 12-10, punching their ticket to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Scientists say the real culprit behind skyrocketing myopia rates isn't just screens. It's the combination of close-up focus and dim lighting that may be straining eyes worldwide.
Twenty-seven volunteers in Ohio built over 300 insulated shelters in one weekend to help outdoor cats survive brutal winter temperatures. The group has already distributed 700 shelters last year and helps thousands of stray cats annually.
Twelve teams of community college students pitched creative innovations to fight microplastics, food deserts, and scams at the nation's capital. Their STEM solutions prove that real-world problems get solved when students chase their personal passions.
A small New York town marked a decade of Juneteenth celebrations with a parade, flag-raising, and community gathering that brought together residents, veterans, and local leaders. The event honors the legacy of a late Air Force veteran who first brought the celebration to Highland Falls.
Talented Cambodian students can now earn full American technology degrees in South Korea at no cost, removing financial barriers that kept them from studying abroad. The scholarship program connects developing nations' brightest minds with world-class education.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton crossed the Boston Marathon finish line in under four hours, greeted by her proud parents and a Boston legend. She ran under a historic pseudonym and made sure the officers who protected her got recognition too.
When flames trapped residents in a Gwinnett County apartment building just before midnight Monday, firefighters raced ladders to upper floors and brought eight people to safety. Everyone made it out alive, with only minor injuries reported.
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