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Message to Our Community
To the Syracuse University Community, We write to you in the midst of tremendous pain, sorrow, anger and concern. From scenes in Minnesota, Georgia, New York and beyond, we have witnessed horrific images reminding us that the sting of racism…
Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems Launches Project Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Black, Latino and Native Communities
A new project by Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems is raising public awareness about COVID-19 among people of color—who have been disproportionately impacted by the deadly virus—by promoting preventative measures and dispelling harmful falsehoods, while also paying…
Removing Belongings from On-Campus Housing
Dear Students, As developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, I know retrieval of belongings has been top-of-mind for many of you. I write to share that we have received further guidance pertaining to travel and can now begin…
“End-of-school-year celebrations are canceled. Here’s how your kid can bounce back.”
Xiaoyan (Amanda) Zhang, a doctoral student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science and Lerner Graduate Fellow, was interviewed by National Geographic for the article “End-of-school-year celebrations are canceled. Here’s how your kid can bounce back.” With COVID-19…
Summer College to Offer Program on Viruses and Viral Diseases
What exactly is a virus? What are they made of? How do viruses cause diseases? There is much to learn about the virus that is causing the current pandemic, and scientists from around the world are performing large-scale studies to…
Transforming the First-Generation Student Experience: University to Welcome First Kessler Scholars
What started as a scholarship to support students with financial need has evolved into a transformative model to support first-generation college students. The Irene and Morris B. Kessler Presidential Scholars Program was first established by Fred and Judy Wilpon in…
Light Work Announces 46th Annual Grants in Photography
Light Work has announced the 46th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2020 recipients are Ben Cleeton, Christine Elfman and Hans Gindlesberger. Courtney Asztalos and Rachel Guardiola received honorable mention recognition. The Light Work Grants in Photography are part…
Developing a Drug to Fight Diabetes and Obesity in Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of supporting the nation’s veterans, dating back to 1944.Then-Chancellor William P. Tolley helped draft the G.I. Bill, instrumental in helping millions of veterans through the years pursue an education or training. In 1946, Chancellor…
Syracuse Graduates Nourish a Community—with Soup, Sandwich and a Dash of Hope
She had red hair. He had blue hair. Both artists and students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, they created a comic strip together, published in The Daily Orange. It told the story of a fish who loved…
Building a Resiliency Toolkit With Holistic Health and Wellness
Building resiliency through daily practices of holistic health and wellness hold the potential to improve mental, emotional and physical well-being. Especially in times of uncertainty, some of the first actions in building a resiliency toolkit include acknowledging and accepting one’s…