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July 9, 2008
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<CustomField_UpstateOnline_HomeImage> Lenore Boris, associate dean of SUNY Upstate’s Binghamton Campus, and Daniel Hurley, SUNY Upstate assistant vice president for government and community relations, discuss renovation plans for the Binghamton castle (seen in the background). The state has allocated $12.45 million to begin renovation of the aging structure, which dates back to 1858. SUNY Upstate plans on using the facility to offer expanded healthcare education programs and services in the Southern Tier.
Wiezalis named Distinguished Professor; four honored with Chancellor’s Awards
SUNY Upstate professor Carl Wiezalis is recognized for his extraordinary service not only at the campus and the State University, but also at the community, regional and state levels. Chancellor Awards honor Donald Blair, Daniel Jaeger, Barry Knox and Paul Shanley.

SUNY Upstate career prep programs cited as the best by business, education group
Nursing Career Shadow Day named Program of the Year and MedQuest Health Careers Exploration Camp cited as best workforce preparation program receive honors from Partners in Education and Business Consortium.

Researchers develop new light source for retinal studies; receives provisional patent from SUNY Research Foundation
Already honored with a $7,500 cash award for their innovation, SUNY Upstate researchers look to continue work on new energy‑saving device that will enhance studies of the retina.

SUNY Upstate Medical University program succeeds at reducing premature births
Program, funded by the March of Dimes is being credited for reducing the number of premature births and for increasing the use of folic acid supplements among high‑risk women.


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