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Veterans

Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Charlie Poag

On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the country’s veterans will take part in…

Media, Law & Policy

‘It’s a Hard Call’: Professor Sabrina Butler Discusses Process Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Martin Walls

Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students—as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions—are debating whether or not to limit or even ban the use of smartphones and similar devices in schools “from the first to…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to…

STEM

Research Distinction Awards Presented at BioInspired Symposium

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The BioInspired Institute’s third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional…

Business & Economy

LaunchPad Awards 6 Student Start-Up Fund Grants

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries has awarded six $2,500 Student Start-Up Fund grants, formerly the Innovation Fund, so far this Fall 2024 semester. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis to undergraduate and graduate students who need help…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Abroad Staff Member Named HEIBO Member of the Year

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Ashley Barletta

Syracuse Abroad Director of Global Operations Shukhrat Aminov was honored as the Member of the Year by Higher Education International Business Officers (HEIBO). According to the organization, the HEIBO Member of the Year exemplifies the HEIBO mission: Being committed to…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee John E. Breyer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Life trustee John E. Breyer’s belief in the immense power of education drove both his passion to serve Syracuse University and his philanthropy to support its students and faculty. His service to the Board of Trustees and the College of…

Campus & Community

Maxwell’s James-Christian Blockwood to Lead National Academy of Public Administration

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor for Maxwell’s Washington, D.C., programs, has been named president and chief executive officer of the National Academy of Public Administration, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Blockwood has taught Maxwell students in the nation’s capital since 2022 and…

STEM

Tool to Enhance the Taste and Texture of Sourdough

Friday, October 25, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

When millions of people went into lockdown during the pandemic, they went in search of new at-home hobbies to help cure their boredom. Among them was making sourdough bread. In addition to being sustainable for its use of natural ingredients and traditional methods…

Campus & Community

Raj Subramaniam G’89 Receives 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award

Friday, October 25, 2024, By Alex Dunbar

The Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, awarded Raj Subramaniam G’89, president and chief executive of FedEx, with a 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Award for Business Stewardship and Corporate Citizenship. The ceremony took…