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Dover High School announces top 10 seniors
Dover High School announces the top 10 seniors from the Class of 2012: Joshua William Bean, the son of Jeffrey and Anne Murphy Bean and brother to Christina and Lisa, is graduating as the valedictorian of the Class of 2012.
Columbia Development focuses attention on Proctor's in Troy
The lobby and auditorium of the 2,700-seat theater itself will be stabilized to prevent further deterioration, but Columbia has no plans to renovate or reopen it.
HyGie-Tech USA receives nod to use RPI supecomputer
HyGie-Tech USA said Thursday that it has received approval from New York state to use the supercomputer clusters at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute HyGie-Tech, which is located on Wolf Road in Colonie, New York, sells modeling and simulation software and services to companies and organizations concerned about airborne contamination and exposure to ... (more)
Energy Scholars Program at Rensselaer Connects Students with Industry
Newswise - Troy, N.Y. - The Center for Future Energy Systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched the new Energy Scholars Program to foster research collaborations between undergraduate students and industry.
Experienced Academic and Administrative Leader Prabhat Hajela Named...
Newswise - Troy, N.Y. - Dr. Prabhat Hajela, an experienced academic and administrative leader, has been appointed provost of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, effective July 1, 2012, it has been announced by Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson.
Russia Accepts 210 Foreign Diplomas
Diplomas from 210 foreign universities will now be acknowledged in Russia without additional state evaluation, according to a government order published Friday by Rossiiskaya Gazeta.
Daughter hopes to bring vet's body home
While Americans across the nation took a few moments Monday to remember those who gave their lives for this country, Patty O'Grady was holed up in a Hanoi hotel on Memorial Day trying to get back what is most dear to her.
Kathleen Flynn Makes RPI Dean's List
Kathleen Flynn, a resident of Oak Ridge, was named to the Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for both the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters of her freshman year.
Ordinary life produces extraordinary marriage
Here's Mary Kissko, 63, wife, mom, grandmother, talking about her life: "It could not have been more perfect.
Gordon to receive honorary degree N.Y. technological university
Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and former Tennessee Rep. Bart Gordon is receiving an honorary degree and serving as commencement speaker this weekend at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, the nation's oldest technological university.
RPI and Columbia Development Companies unveiled the completion of renovations to the Chasan Building, built in the 1800's, at the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway, on Thursday May 24, 2012 in Troy, NY.
"You Can't Teach Entrepreneurship"
I didn't say that, but I hear it from people and I can't believe it. It continues to amaze me that I still come across learned folks who think we can't teach entrepreneurship.
Gordon Addressing RPI's Graduating Class
Former Rep. Bart Gordon , who is now a partner at lobbying firm K&L Gates , is delivering the commencement address at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday.
Weekend events to change bus routes, close roads
Memorial Day celebrations will cause some changes in the routes taken by the Capital District Transportation Authority buses, as will the graduation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
A 2012 Graduate With Honors: Maia Marchetti
In the three days before graduation May 24,A Stow Patch is featuring the top 10 academic students in the 2012 Stow-Munroe Falls High School senior class.
2 grads take untraditional paths to stage at SUNY Orange
SUNY Orange had commencement exercises Saturday in Middletown. The ceremony included a student who took classes remotely through a partnership with an Ohio college.
Maggie Fitter takes first in ECAC 800-meter
Branford's Maggie Fitter raced to a first-place finish in the 800-meter race at the ECAC Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Ned Harkness Track & Field on Friday.
Rensselaer To Host Colloquy With Leaders From Each Branch of the U.S. ...
Rensselaer To Host Colloquy With Leaders From Each Branch of the U.S. Government-Executive, Legislative, Judicial-Along With Pioneers in the Business and Academic Sectors, May 25 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute To Host Colloquy With Leaders From Each Branch of the U.S. Government-Executive, Legislative, Judicial-Along With Pioneers in the Business ... (more)
Safe haven for a precious cargo
Members of the RPI student group Engineers for a Sustainable World are converting a used 20 foot long steel shipping container into living quarters that will be sent for use by the Orphanage of Good Will in Haiti, on Tuesday May 15, 2012 in Troy, NY.
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