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Saving the Planet One Refillable Water Bottle at a Time
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, scientists estimate there will be more plastics by weight than fish in the ocean by 2050. World Refill Day, a campaign to reduce plastic waste that was celebrated this…
80 Years of the GI Bill: Vice Chancellor on Its Lasting Impact
June 22, 2024, will mark the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. This landmark legislation has provided millions of WWII veterans and subsequent generations with access to college education…
Falk in Australia: ‘We Made Memories That Will Last a Lifetime and Bonds That Will Last Forever’
From mid-May through early June, 19 students from Syracuse University–including 14 from Falk College–spent the start of their summer in Australia for the “Australia: Sport, History and Culture” class taught by David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management Rick…
Alumni Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for ’CUSE50 Awards
For the second year in a row, Syracuse University will honor the success of Orange business leaders across the globe at the ’CUSE50 awards. This annual celebration features 50 of the fastest-growing businesses founded or owned by Syracuse alumni. The…
Angelina Lim ’25 Named a 2024 Beinecke Scholar
Angelina Lim ’25, a film major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), has been named a recipient of a 2024 Beinecke Scholarship. Lim is the fourth Beinecke Scholar in Syracuse University’s history. The award provides graduate funding…
Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck’s 2nd edition of “Disability Law and Policy” was released in honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Disability Law and Policy provides an overview of the…
Student-Athletes Enjoy New Study Away Sports Communications Course
They toured the offices of Fox Sports, SONY Pictures and the NFL Network. They got tips on making presentations from former NFL champions Lou Alexander ’12, Derrell Smith ’10 and Roland Williams ’97. They learned storytelling from sports broadcasters Andrew…
Maymester Study Abroad Program Allows Students to Explore Diverse South Korean Environment
A group of students recently explored the city of Seoul, South Korea, to learn about the country’s historical and contemporary sites and to see how its unique culture and traditions have affected its natural and built environments. The two-week excursion…
Warehouse Display Honors Design Alumnus for Innovative Headwear, Protective Sports Equipment
Witnessing a helmet-to-helmet collision sparked an idea for School of Design alumnus Bert Straus ’59, setting off a series of evolutions in headwear and protective sports equipment. Straus remembers watching the collision during a televised sports game. An image of…
School of Education Receives Gift to Fund Indigenous Teacher Preparation Scholarships
An anonymous benefactor has given $150,000 to the Syracuse University School of Education to provide scholarships for Native American students preparing to become inclusive education teachers. The School of Education Indigenous Teacher Preparation Fund will provide scholarships to at least…