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Physics and Mathematics Major Chance Baggett ’24 Named an Astronaut Scholar

Friday, May 26, 2023, By Jen Plummer

Chance Baggett, a rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying physics and mathematics and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, has been named a 2023-24 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Founded…

Campus & Community

Lutheran Chaplain Announces Retirement

Thursday, May 25, 2023, By Dara Harper

After 15 years of service as Lutheran Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel, Rev. Gail Riina has announced her retirement, effective at the end of July. Pastor Gail (as she is often known by students) served in numerous campus contexts throughout her…

Veterans

From the iSchool to the Army, and Back Again

Wednesday, May 24, 2023, By Anya Woods

In 1992, Dwayne Murray ’97 was studying sociology through the Maxwell School while enjoying a semester abroad in London, when the School of Information Studies (iSchool) first flew onto his radar. He seized the opportunity to take a couple of classes…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Closing Season With Performance of the Ultimate Whodunnit, ‘CLUE’

Monday, May 22, 2023, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp and Managing Director Jill Anderson announced they will close the 2022/2023 season with a production that celebrates the pure joy and simple fun of live theatre, the fan favorite and ultimate whodunnit, “CLUE.” The…

STEM

Aphasia Research Lab Seeks Participants for Stroke Treatment Study

Friday, May 19, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

Strokes affect nearly 800,000 individuals in the United States each year. To bring attention to the risk factors for strokes and how to prevent them, the National Stroke Association holds Stroke Awareness Month during the month of May. Those who…

Campus & Community

‘I Want to Specifically Thank All the Graduates’: Chancellor Kent Syverud Speaks to the Class of 2023 (Video)

Monday, May 15, 2023, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud addressed the Class of 2023 during Commencement exercises Sunday, May 14, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Chancellor Syverud noted the efforts of students during the challenges of the pandemic. “I don’t think there…

Campus & Community

Blackstone LaunchPad Welcomes Graduating Seniors to Founders Circle

Friday, May 12, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad welcomed 33 graduating seniors as new members of the Founders Circle on May 5 at a reception in Bird Library. They were selected in recognition of launching or leading ventures at Syracuse University while students,…

Campus & Community

The Hall of Languages, a Legendary Landmark, Turns 150

Monday, May 8, 2023, By Kerrie Marshall

This month, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is honoring the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Hall of Languages (HOL), a landmark and Syracuse University’s first building on campus. For this milestone in University history, A&S is…

Health & Society

Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug

Friday, May 5, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The new peptide treatment not only reduces food consumption but also…

Campus & Community

44 Stars of Excellence Awards Celebrate Leadership and Engagement

Friday, May 5, 2023, By News Staff

Each year, Student Engagement acknowledges and honors student leaders, staff and faculty advisors and registered student organizations (RSOs) through the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the outstanding dedication and commitment students and advisors have given to their…