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Gary Chan, PhD, appointed interim dean of Upstate’s College of Graduate Studies
Renowned HCMV researcher and longtime mentor steps into leadership role as Mark Schmitt, PhD, retires after more than a decade of transformative service.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:48:00 PM

Upstate celebrates 500th living donor kidney transplant with couple’s remarkable story of giving
Through the National Kidney Registry’s paired exchange program, Anita and Mark Devito’s journey shows how one act of generosity can save multiple lives.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 4:01:00 PM

Upstate researcher wins $2.2M NIH grant to advance next-generation mRNA delivery
Yamin Li , PhD, is pioneering a new class of sulfonium lipid nanoparticles designed to overcome the limitations of current delivery systems.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 8:40:00 AM

Upstate professor co-authors two studies about health issues related to teenage sleep habits
Studies find that poor sleep quality or lack of sleep can contribute to mental health issues.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 1:14:00 PM

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GivingTuesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
Power of Us: May/June
Towsley ProAm: June 22
Upstate Open: July 30
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala TBA
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – December: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway

Hope & Dignity
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father's Kitchen
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Paige's Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026

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