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‘Don’t Give Up’: Part-Time Student Earns Degree Decades After First Class

Susan Wright ’26, a retired staff member, began pursuing a bachelor's degree in the late ’90s and graduated Sunday with honors.
Dialynn Dwyer May 11, 2026
‘Don’t Give Up’: Part-Time Student Earns Degree Decades After First Class

Tracey Reichert Schimpff Awarded William Wasserstrom Prize

The prize honors outstanding success as a graduate seminar leader, research and dissertation director, advisor and role model for graduate students.
News Staff May 11, 2026

Student Speaker Sadie Shaula Meyer Urges Classmates to Remember ‘Orange Mindset’

The University Scholar who studied biomedical engineering and mathematics called on the Class of 2026 to own the work behind their success.
Dialynn Dwyer May 11, 2026
Student Speaker Sadie Shaula Meyer Urges Classmates to Remember ‘Orange Mindset’

Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research

The assistant professor of geography and the environment is honored for distinction in research, teaching and service.
News Staff May 8, 2026

Hendricks Chapel Choir Brings American Music to South Africa Stages

The 50-voice choir partners with high school, university and community ensembles across South Africa, blending American repertoire with the country's own musical traditions.
Hendricks Chapel Choir Brings American Music to South Africa Stages

Undergraduate Researcher Examines Fetal Heart Patterns in Premature Births

Graduating senior Eva Quackenbush and faculty mentor Brittany Kmush are investigating whether fetal heart tracing patterns can predict outcomes for extremely premature infants.
Diane Stirling May 7, 2026
Undergraduate Researcher Examines Fetal Heart Patterns in Premature Births

10 Tips for Taking a Great Graduation Photo

Gregory Heisler, Distinguished Professor of Photography in the Newhouse School, shares his expert advice for getting the best picture to remember the day.
Dialynn Dwyer May 7, 2026
10 Tips for Taking a Great Graduation Photo

Student Researcher Digs Deep to Understand How Copper Deposits Form

Emerson Long ’26 and faculty mentor Jay Thomas study copper behavior at extreme depths to shed light on critical mineral formation.
Diane Stirling May 7, 2026
Student Researcher Digs Deep to Understand How Copper Deposits Form

Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor

A preeminent scholar in in global migration and human rights, she joined the Maxwell School faculty in 2003.
Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor

How a Newhouse Student Reported on White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

Ben Bascuk ’27 was attending the April 26 event as a White House Correspondents’ Association Scholar when a gunman charged into the venue.
Dialynn Dwyer May 6, 2026
How a Newhouse Student Reported on White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

First Esports Graduates Are Ready to Change the Industry

Ryan Blankenhorn, Cole Hilary and Brianna Nechifor reflect on blazing a trail as the first students to earn an esports communications and management degree.
John Boccacino May 6, 2026
First Esports Graduates Are Ready to Change the Industry

What You Need to Know for Commencement 2026

Pomp, circumstance and pure Orange pride—Syracuse University's Class of 2026 takes the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 10, for the big celebration.
News Staff May 6, 2026
What You Need to Know for Commencement 2026

Mason Burley ’27 Embraces Study Abroad and Study Away

The student in the School of Education has made study abroad and study away central to his journey as a future teacher.
Martin Walls May 5, 2026
Mason Burley ’27 Embraces Study Abroad and Study Away

Scholar Traces Dalit Diaspora’s Roots in North America

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies marked Dalit History Month with a two-part event examining the Dalit diaspora and methodologies for anti-caste scholarship.
Casey Schad May 5, 2026
Scholar Traces Dalit Diaspora’s Roots in North America

From Campus to Los Alamos: Lucas Heffler ’26 Joins Frontier of American Science

Heffler credits hands-on lab coursework, industry-experienced faculty and Department of Energy summer training for his new role.
Emma Ertinger May 5, 2026
From Campus to Los Alamos: Lucas Heffler ’26 Joins Frontier of American Science

Maxwell’s CHRONOS Conference Showcases History Research

Now in its 5th year, the student-run history journal conference drew researchers from four universities.
News Staff May 5, 2026
Maxwell’s CHRONOS Conference Showcases History Research

NFL Players Association, University Announce Educational Program

The new program will provide access to market-relevant online degrees, certificates and career development opportunities.
Hope Alvarez May 5, 2026
NFL Players Association, University Announce Educational Program