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A stroke caused Upstate senior to miss her Commencement … but her classmates made sure she was part of the ceremony

As student speaker Angela Aponte concluded her remarks at Upstate’s College of Health Professions Commencement May 19, she acknowledged a fellow graduate who wasn’t able to make the ceremony. Angela didn’t explain why Kristin Tanyag wasn’t there. But the Medical … Continue reading

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Upstate teams raise awareness – and $2,100 – at Relay for Life

Upstate’s Colleges Against Cancer chapter raised more than $2,100 for the American Cancer Society at last month’s Relay for Life in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. Students, faculty and friends of Upstate took part in the annual fundraiser, taking … Continue reading

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DPT student elected president of Upstate Student Government

The incoming president of Upstate Student Government said she wants to get the most out of her experience as a student, and serving as USG president will help her accomplish that. “This is my last shot at embracing life as … Continue reading

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Upstate students ready for ‘Relay for Life’ in the Carrier Dome

Upstate’s Colleges Against Cancer chapter will pull an all-nighter this Saturday, April 6, during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. Saturday and continues to 6 a.m. … Continue reading

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Medical Technology students win national scholarships

Editor’s note: This is the first of two posts about a pair of Upstate’s Medical Technology students, Matthew Jackson and Angela Aponte, who have been awarded prestigious scholarships. Here is Matthew’s story; Angela’s story will follow. Upstate Medical Technology student … Continue reading

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