Cristina Hatem, Author at Syracuse University Today

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3 Student Entrepreneurs Win Prizes From LaunchPad

A total of $4,000 in prizes was handed out during the 2026 Freelance, Small Business and Creatives pitch competition.

Oct. 6, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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Libraries Seek User Feedback on Trial Collections

Faculty, staff and students are being asked to explore and provide feedback on several online resources under consideration for the collections.

Oct. 1, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Syracuse University Libraries Marks 2026 Banned Books Week

Events at Bird Library will include a teach-in, a film screening, a talk on banned maps and more.

Sept. 30, 2026 | Campus & Community

Winners of LaunchPad's 2026 Ideas Fest hold their first- and second-place certificates at a table in the front row, with judges standing behind them beneath a screen reading "Thank you Judges!"

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10 Student Founders Pitch Their Way to Success at LaunchPad’s 2026 Ideas Fest

In 90 seconds or less, entrepreneurs won up to $500 to launch their ideas—with the next pitch competition open for sign-ups now.

Sept. 25, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized

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Eric Alderman Named LaunchPad Faculty Entrepreneur in Residence

Alderman L’75 will provide students with practical guidance as they navigate the entrepreneurial process.

Sept. 16, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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Libraries Expand ‘Things’ for Borrowing and Reservable Study Hours

Based on user feedback, Syracuse University Libraries has expanded the “things” available for borrowing in its “Library of Things,” community items that are loaned for

Aug. 26, 2026 | Campus & Community

Archive of Kathrine Switzer papers: two typed manuscript pages ("The Great Bonne Bell Run-In..." and "Early Pioneers Women's Running") with handwritten annotations, a photo of a woman running, a photo of a woman speaking into a microphone, an AVON Marathon Atlanta program cover, and a 1973 French running magazine, Spiridon

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Kathrine Switzer Papers Now Open for Research

The collection materials support research in women's and gender studies, journalism, sports history, communication, public policy, sociology and activism.

July 2, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall

The entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course will study groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials.

June 30, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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2 Students Awarded Spring 2026 Intelligence ++ Ventures Grants

Rudransh Rajput '28 and Cassia Soodak '26 won the grants for their inclusive entrepreneurship ideas rooted in disability-centered design and innovation.

June 8, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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Student Library Advisory Board Completes 2025-26 Academic Year

Student advisors help shape the Libraries' services, spaces and programming. Applications are now open for fall 2026.

May 27, 2026 | Campus & Community

Two people hold a large ceremonial check for $2,000 made out to "EXCHKR," awarded as the winner of the 2026 NIL Data Sovereignty Pitch Competition, hosted by Syracuse University Libraries Launchpad.

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LaunchPad Hosts Inaugural Athletes for Data Sovereignty Summit and Pitch Competition

The competition was open to student-athletes, student-athlete alumni and student entrepreneurs with sports-related ideas.

May 4, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Applications Sought for Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-In-Aid Program

The grant is awarded to scholars or practitioners doing research using the Special Collections Research Center's adult education collections.

May 4, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2026 Student Employees With Awards

Supervisors nominated student employees who have made significant contributions that have a lasting impact on the Libraries.

May 4, 2026 | Campus & Community

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LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Win in the New York Business Plan Competition

Three Syracuse University Libraries’ LaunchPad student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital Association

April 30, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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Libraries Accepting Applications for Student Library Advisory Board

Members can share their ideas, needs and feedback to help improve the services and resources offered by the Libraries.

April 20, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Donate Food to Reduce Your Libraries Fines

Starting April 20, patrons can donate nonperishable food and hygiene items at any campus library circulation desk to reduce fees.

April 14, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Proposals Sought for 2027-28 SCRC Faculty Fellows Program

The program supports innovative curricular development that fosters new ideas about incorporating focused use of archives and special collections.

April 2, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Libraries Announces Spring 2026 Orange Innovation Fund Winners

Nine student founders across four schools and colleges received $5,000 grants to advance ventures spanning health care, financial technology, consumer products and software.

April 2, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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