Upstate Institute News and Announcements

Two faculty members have received funding from the Upstate Institute to continue research projects that will have a positive impact on the central New York community.

Catherine Cardelús, professor of biology and environmental studies, has been named as the next faculty director of the Upstate Institute, beginning July 1, 2021.

Grace Leightheiser finishes her 2021 summer field school fellowship with AdkAction, a nonprofit based in Keeseville, N.Y.

Samantha Giuntini ’22 finishes her 2021 summer field fellowship as an intern for Bell Tree located in Earlville, N.Y., and the Carol Kinne Memorial Columbus Center in Columbus, N.Y.

Cassie Ferrante ’21 finishes her 2021 Summer Field Fellowship as an intern for the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation.

Meg DeSouza '22 finishes her 2021 Summer Field Fellowship as an intern for the The Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program.

Kelsey Bennett ’22 finishes her 2021 summer field fellowship as an intern for the Northern Forest Center.

Victoria Basulto '21 finishes her 2021 summer field fellowship as an intern for the National Abolition Hall of Fame.

Dana Bamford completed a Field School Fellowship with the Adirondack North County Association (ANCA) during the summer of 2021.

William Peck, Professor and Chair in the Department of Geology, has been named the Gretchen Hoadley Burke ’81 Endowed Chair in Regional Studies for one year, beginning July 1, 2021.