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Campus & Community

University Celebrates New Students During Convocation

Friday, August 25, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

With pomp and circumstance—including their first time singing the alma mater, the newest members of the Orange family were given a rousing, official welcome to the University during New Student Convocation Thursday in the JMA Wireless Dome. An annual tradition,…

Campus & Community

‘Service-Minded and Entrepreneurial’: Scott Shablak G’73 Looks Back on 45 Years of OPRD

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, By Martin Walls

As a young person and then a college student, Scott Shablak G’73 says he absorbed two lessons that later served him well as director of the School of Education’s (SOE) Office of Professional Research and Development (OPRD), a position he…

Campus & Community

Together for Better: Reflecting on Diane Lyden Murphy’s 45 Years of Service

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, By Valerie Pietra

Many know Diane Lyden Murphy as dean of the Falk College, a position she has held since 2005. But her journey and impact at Syracuse extend well beyond her deanship. In many ways, her leadership in the Falk College was…

Campus & Community

Fulbright Pre-Academic Program Sparks New Ideas With Open Access Research

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, By Hope Alvarez

Fulbright graduate students flexed their storytelling abilities Friday, Aug. 11, at the Fulbright Poster Session, an annual event that allows the international students the opportunity to present scholarly research topics to the public. This year, 37 master’s and Ph.D. students…

Campus & Community

New York State Fair Preview Guide: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Wednesday, Aug. 23, is the opening day of the New York State Fair, which continues through Labor Day, Sept. 4. Whether you are a seasoned fairgoer or if this is your first time, we have put together a guide of…

Campus & Community

Bring It? Leave It? Here’s What You Should Consider When Packing for College

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Residence hall move-in time for students during Syracuse Welcome is edging ever closer. Along with the excitement and anticipation comes the inevitable question for first-year students: What should I bring and what should I leave behind? Lauren Murphy, director of…

STEM

Sea Urchins Are Struggling to ‘Get a Grip’ as Climate Change Alters Ecosystems

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

 When driving through a rainstorm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide and you won’t have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit nearshore, shallow water ecosystems, sea…

Campus & Community

Center for International Services to Welcome Over 1,400 Students to Campus From Around the Globe

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, By News Staff

As the semester gets underway, more than 1,400 international students from countries spanning the globe will arrive in Syracuse to begin their Orange experience. Acknowledging the unique needs of students who are not only acclimating to a new university but…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Adds Sensory Friendly Performance for Every Production in 2023-24 Season

Thursday, August 10, 2023, By Joanna Penalva

Continuing the commitment to deliver artistic enrichment to every member of the Central New York Community, Syracuse Stage announces that its 50th anniversary season includes a milestone in theatrical accessibility: All six shows in the 2023-24 season will offer a…

Media, Law & Policy

Executive Master’s Student Named Eisenhower USA Fellow

Wednesday, August 9, 2023, By News Staff

Heather C. Fischer, a graduate student in the executive master’s in international relations (E.M.I.R.) program in Washington, D.C., has been named a 2023 Eisenhower USA Fellow. One of 11 recipients of the honor by the organization Eisenhower Fellowships, she was…