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Local Students Explore Medical Careers at Nth Dimensions Workshop
What hands-on activities are featured at the Nth Dimensions workshop?. Which medical professionals lead the Nth Dimensions workshop?. Rochester, N.Y. — Local high school and medical students gathered at the Saunders Center for Orthopedics & Physical Performance on Saturday for the Nth Dimensions Clinical and Bioskills Workshop. The event...
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Reliant Credit Union helps to bring financial education to local students
Reliant CU recently hosted their second Bite of Reality program at Lyons High School on September 24. Bite of Reality is an interactive financial literacy experience that challenges students to navigate real-world budgeting decisions based on a personalized life scenario. Participants are assigned an occupation, income, credit score, family profile, and potential debt obligations before making choices related to housing, transportation, childcare, groceries, and other everyday expenses.
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Brockport Inducts Five to Athletic Wall of Honor
On September 18, the Brockport Central School District inducted five outstanding alumni and former student-athletes into the Brockport Athletic Wall of Honor. The 2026 inductees were (from left) David Gross, Class of 2008; Bob Graupman, Class of 1959; Kelley VanDenburg, Class of 2006; Scott Nugent, Class of 1988; and Christian Boley, Class of 2009.
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Rush-Henrietta addresses student fights at Senior High School; One student hospitalized
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rush-Henrietta Central School District is addressing incidents in which students were involved in fights at the Senior High School, including one where a student was hospitalized. In a post on the school district’s website, Superintendent Dr. Barbara Mullen says these incidents occurred over the past several days. The details about […]
The Batavian
Two Batavia Middle School students involved in 'dangerous choke-out game'
Jason Smith Less than a week after the topic of safety and bullying came up in a Batavia City Schools board meeting, an incident involving two middle school students and choking occurred and was apparently exacerbated by a social media post, Superintendent Jason Smith says. The initial post had stated that
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Aquinas Institute honors teacher Bob D’Ettore on his 50th year in the classroom
What milestone did Bob D’Ettore reach at Aquinas Institute?. How many generations of D’Ettore family attended Aquinas Institute?. Why do former students still mention Bob D’Ettore’s impact?. Rochester, N.Y. — A teacher at the Aquinas Institute reached a special milestone this year, celebrating his 50th year...
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Assistant principal sues to get job back after being accused of physically abusing elementary students
A former assistant principal in the Rochester City School District accused by the district of "aggressively and improperly" handling elementary school students is suing to get his job back. According to records, Vaughn Collins was hired to work at Abelard Reynolds School 42 on July 1, 2023, and was on...
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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 3 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, have announced Week 3 High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week for 2026. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Jay Baumann (Starpoint) and Rochester Coach of the Week Ryan Kramer (Geneseo-Mt. Morris). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches'...
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RIT hosts massive career fair with hundreds of employers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Happening Wednesday at RIT, thousands of students are meeting with more than 200 local employers at a university-wide career fair. From co-ops to full-time jobs, many were able to interview right on the spot inside the Gordon Field House. “These recruiters are looking for all types of students. So they’re looking […]
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Chestnut Ridge Teacher Honored by Rochester Red Wings
Jodi Piontkowski, a second-grade teacher at Churchville-Chili’s Chestnut Ridge Elementary School, was recently recognized as an Outstanding Teacher Honoree during a Rochester Red Wings game. Piontkowski was one of five local educators selected by the Rochester Red Wings and Visions Federal Credit Union for their Outstanding Teacher Recognition program,...
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Rochester college, universities ranked in lists by US News & World Report
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some Rochester-area educational institutions have ranked on some lists published by US News & World Report. SUNY Geneseo announced on Tuesday that it has ranked fifth in the “Best Public Liberal Arts Colleges” in the nation. This is the first time that SUNY Geneseo was ranked nationally by the publication. In […]
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SUNY Brockport Enrollment Reaches Eight-Year High
2,500 first-year, transfer, and graduate students join the Golden Eagle family this fall. SUNY Brockport’s overall student enrollment is projected to be its highest since 2018, with approximately 8,100 students registered for the fall semester. Four consecutive years of strong student recruitment, along with the university’s highest first-year student retention rate since 2016, have fueled Brockport’s enrollment resurgence.
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Golden Apple Award: Congratulations James Clarke!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We are now a few weeks into the new school year, and that means it is time to start celebrating great educators in the community! This week, News 8’s Katrina Irwin went to East Irondequoit Middle School for a very emotional surprise. James Clarke is a friendly face in the sixth-grade […]
Campus Times
After a year of self-operation, University dining introduces new plan among other changes
With campus dining options such as Blue Cactus not accepting meal swipes and the Pit only accepting them at certain times, the University has rolled out a new dining plan option, the Flex Plan, to help bridge the gap between meal swipes and Dining Dollars. This new option comes a...