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Project Mend Builds Community Through Writing for Those Impacted by the Justice System

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, By News Staff

For many years, Patrick W. Berry never told anyone that his father had been incarcerated for much of his life, as had several other members of Berry’s extended family. In fact, he tried not to think much about it. But eventually,…

Veterans

Meet US Army Captain Bong Chi, Defense Comptrollership Program Military-Connected Student

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, By Charlie Poag

Large, multinational organizations often deal with complex issues when it comes to the intersection of fiscal requirements and government regulations. U.S. Army Captain Bong Chi is among the group of financial professionals tasked with managing the Army’s budget and fiscal…

Media Tip Sheets

Streaming Shuffle Continues as HBO Max Rebrands: What Does the Future Look Like?

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, By Christopher Munoz

A little more than a year after the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery, the entertainment conglomerate has officially unveiled changes to its premiere streaming platform. HBO Max relaunched as simply Max. It’s the latest move in an industry that…

Campus & Community

Scruggs Takes Helm, 3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 15, 2023, By News Staff

As Jeff Scruggs assumes his new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announces the election of three new trustees. The new members are all highly engaged alumni of the University: Peter Gianesini Jr. ’94, Richard…

Campus & Community

Vote Now: Otto the Orange Competes to Be the Latest Mascot Hall of Fame Inductee

Sunday, May 14, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Syracuse University is home to many incredible legends who have been inducted into various hall of fames, including Dave Bing ’66, H’06; Jim Boeheim ’66, G’73; Jim Brown ’57; Eileen Collins ’78, H’01; Gary Gait ’91; Floyd Little ’67, H’16;…

STEM

Expanding Summer Research Opportunities Through SU-STAR Program

Friday, May 12, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

When it comes to STEM research, diversity is key. Studies have shown that a STEM workforce representative of the United States population, which brings together expertise from individuals with unique lived experiences and understandings of the world, results in enhanced…

Campus & Community

How an Imam and Rabbi Impact a University Campus Through Friendship

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, By Dara Harper

In March, two of the University’s religious leaders unlocked the potential of a funding grant, engaged their respective students and built understanding around their distinctive religions. It started when colleagues and friends Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair had…

Campus & Community

What You Need to Know for Commencement 2023

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, By News Staff

Graduates, get ready for Commencement Weekend 2023! Join in an event-filled weekend to honor your academic accomplishments and celebrate with family and friends and the University community. Syracuse University’s Commencement exercises will be held in the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday,…

Veterans

New Scholarship for Military-Connected Students Tackles Barriers to Studying Abroad

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, By Charlie Poag

Spending a semester abroad can be a formative experience for college students, both traditional and non-traditional students alike, but military-connected students are often unable to enjoy the experience of studying abroad due to limitations with the G.I. Bill. However, thanks…

Campus & Community

Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By Jessica Youngman

In a December 2010 article, Fortune magazine called California billionaire Tom Steyer the “jolly green banker.” During a talk at the Maxwell School last week, Professor Jay Golden asked Steyer to share why he retired from his lucrative career as…