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David is a veteran educator turned journalist, holding a degree in Education from the University of Rochester. He has reported for various education-focused outlets, focusing on local schools and educational policy.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Empire State University has received a $318,000 gift from the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. The funding establishes the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Endowed Nursing Scholarship for nursing students at the university.
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