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‘My Eyes Lit Up’: After An Exciting Campus Visit, Izzy Kaplan Joins First Class of Esports Majors (Video)

Sunday, October 13, 2024, By Matt Michael

Emily and Stephen Kaplan could see it in their daughter’s eyes. When then-high school junior Isabelle “Izzy” Kaplan visited Syracuse University in March 2023, the University had just announced it would be offering a new, first-of-its-kind degree program focused on…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” won the 2017 Man Booker Prize; his most recent work, “Liberation Day,” was chosen as one of…

Campus & Community

Navigating Cybersecurity: How to Be Your Own Human Firewall

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Andrew McClurg, with Information Technology Services (ITS), is often asked how people can stay safe online to protect against scams and hackers. He breaks it down to some basic points to remember. “I always focus on four main things: passwords,…

Arts & Culture

Illustrator, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, “My Hair is a Book” (Harper Collins) and “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story” (Philomel Books). Using acrylic…

STEM

Funding Research That Improves Health and Shortens ‘Bench to Bedside’ Time

Monday, October 7, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Doctoral students in clinical psychology Alexa Deyo ’21 and Alison Vrabec G’23 spent their summer testing a theory that a certain kind of therapeutic technique called motivational interviewing could improve sleep and overall health among adolescents. According to the National Institutes…

Veterans

Student Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Jurgen Baeza ’26

Monday, October 7, 2024, By Charlie Poag

When Jurgen Baeza ’26 first set his sights on Syracuse University, it was during his high school days in San Diego, California. Without a clear vision of what he wanted to do, however, he wound up at San Diego State…

Business & Economy

LaunchPad Announces 2024 ’Cuse Tank Winners

Monday, October 7, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual ’Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition on Friday, Sept. 27, during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than 35 student entrepreneur teams from various schools and colleges across campus participated in a “Shark-Tank”…

Campus & Community

Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’

Friday, October 4, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

When the Maxwell School celebrates its centennial on the Syracuse University campus this month, the limelight will shine on those at the heart of the school’s achievements: its dedicated and talented students, staff, faculty and alumni who strive every day…

Health & Society

What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?

Friday, October 4, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, over 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an…

Campus & Community

Family Weekend 2024 in Photos

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Over the weekend, parents, families and supporters of students gathered on campus to celebrate the University’s annual Family Weekend. Organized by Parent and Family Services, this weekend offers a chance for those who support our students to experience campus life,…