WCDO Radio News

Hartwick College has received a $10 million investment from Brent Nicklas, retired founder of Lexington Partners, a leading alternative investment firm. Hartwick College President James Mullen comments:

(James Mullen 5-14-26

Mullen said that in recognition of this generosity, the School of Nursing will be named the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing at Hartwick College.

The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced that Laurel Bongiorno, will be the College's 13th president, she talked about the opportunity:

(Laurel Bongiorno 11-11-25)

Bongiorno will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026, she succeeds James Mullen, who has served as Hartwick's interim president since 2023.

The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced today that it has selected Laurel Bongiorno, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick, as the College's 13th president. She will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. Bongiorno succeeds James Mullen, who has served as Hartwick's interim president since 2023.

Hartwick College introduced the Baking Innovation Lab Tuesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new site on Dietz Street in Oneonta. Hartwick President James Mullen commented about the new facility:

(James Mullen 10-23-24)

Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek also commented:

(Mayor Drnek 10-23-24)

The Baking Innovation Lab is part of a Dietz Street development, which includes 64 units of affordable housing. The project received $1,470,000 in funding from the City’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award.