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LaVerne Sessler ’16, G’17, Civil Engineering & Business
It isn’t hard to see how LaVerne Sessler ’16, G’17 ended up enrolled in the H. John Riley 3+2 Engineering and M.B.A. program. He’s been around construction equipment and business his entire life. His family owns and operates Sessler Wrecking,…
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Commencement
When John G. Thomas G’69 was completing his Ph.D. at Syracuse University, the last place he thought he would end up was an Army base in San Antonio. “In 30 hours, I went from being a graduate student in the…
Two Newhouse Photography Students Honored in PDN Photo Annual Contest
Newhouse photography students Alexandra Hootnick and Michael Santiago are among 18 international honorees in the 2016 PDN (Photo District News) Photo Annual Awards, in the student work category. The PDN Photo Annual is an esteemed accolade for established photographers and…
‘Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery’ Concludes Syracuse Stage Season
The game is wildly and hilariously afoot as Syracuse Stage concludes the 2015/2016 season with “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” running May 11-29. Directed by Peter Amster and featuring a cast of five actors who take on more…
Biofilms on Contact Lenses: A Vision for Making Bacteria Uncomfortable
Just like we care about the comfort of what we choose to wear and where we choose to live, so do bacteria. Unlike with our friends and family, researchers would like to find ways to make bacteria less welcome on…
Students Experience Entertainment, Sport, Public Relations Industries in LA
The big city sprawl of Los Angeles became local for dozens of students who met with professionals—including many alumni—in the students’ prospective fields during a week of immersion programs in the entertainment capital. Students in five programs—in the Falk College…
Newhouse Alumna ‘Follows Her Gut’ All the Way to Oscar-Winning Screenplay
Newhouse School alumna Meg LeFauve ’87 has made several contributions to the film industry in the past year. In addition to co-writing the Oscar-winning film “Inside Out,” she wrote “The Good Dinosaur” and is working on a screenplay for “Captain…
Architecture Students Explore Sustainable Design in Heart of Dubai
Each semester, advanced-level architecture students enrolled in Syracuse Architecture visiting critic studios have the opportunity to engage in a unique, full-scope design experience led by highly knowledgeable faculty and/or architects. Within a small setting, students work in teams to pursue…
Scholar Spotlight: Ariel Ash-Shakoor
Ariel Ash-Shakoor, a bioengineering Ph.D. student, studies how cells behave on specialized polymers in the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (SBI), and is a founder of K-12 STEM tutoring program in the Syracuse City School District that aims to inspire deeper interest…
Four Honorary Degrees to Be Awarded at Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement
A lifelong wildlife conservationist; a football icon and esteemed business and civic leader; a towering figure in the world of communications; and a renowned writer will receive honorary degrees for their contributions in their fields.