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Media, Law & Policy

In Memoriam: R. Gustav Niebuhr 

Friday, November 10, 2023, By Genaro Armas

As a journalist and author, R. Gustav Niebuhr changed the coverage of religion in the United States by reporting on stories that showed how people’s faiths contributed to shaping their political and civic activities and beliefs.   As a Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

Professors Theoharis and Myers Reflect on 25 Years of Social Studies and Inclusive Education Team Teaching

Thursday, November 9, 2023, By Martin Walls

It is one of the Syracuse University School of Education’s most significant “firsts.” In 1990, student teachers were admitted into a brand new inclusive elementary and special education bachelor’s degree program, which aligned the school’s teacher preparation curriculum with its…

Veterans

Student Veterans Reflect on Military Service, Academic Pursuits

Thursday, November 9, 2023, By John Boccacino

Veterans Day is a time for the Syracuse University community to come together and honor our veterans and active-duty military members for their service to their country. Leading up to Veterans Day, three current student veterans who are active leaders…

Health & Society

University Named Gilman Scholarship Top Producer

Thursday, November 9, 2023, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University has been named a Gilman Scholarship Top Producer for the 2021-22 academic year in the medium institution category. In that application cycle, 24 University students received and used the award to fund study abroad experiences. The Benjamin A….

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel to Host Tibetan Buddhist Lama Nov. 12

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, By News Staff

Tibetan Buddhist lama Singha Rinpoche will pay a rare visit to Syracuse University this weekend. A native of Singapore, he will participate in Hendricks Chapel’s weekly Buddhist sangha meeting on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Chaplain’s Suite….

Media, Law & Policy

Gift Supports Professor’s Work at the Intersection of Human Nature and Political Thought

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, By News Staff

Professor Dennis Rasmussen knows he is doing his job if students in his Political Theory course struggle not with the assignments, but with themselves. “My goal is to challenge the views that they hold most firmly and often unreflectively and…

Campus & Community

Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders: Building Empathy and Shared Purpose at Syracuse University

Friday, November 3, 2023, By Dara Harper

Twice per month, a group of students gather in Hendricks Chapel for dinner and meaningful interfaith conversation. From Muslim to Christian, Hindu to Jewish, and many others in between, these students who make up the Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders…

Campus & Community

Finding Hope and Support Against Anti-Trans Legislation

Friday, November 3, 2023, By Gabrielle Lake

Update Nov. 27: This event will now run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in 214 Slocum Hall. Anti-trans legislation—including proposed bills and laws that attempt to limit health care access, remove Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)…

STEM

Smart Speakers, Smarter Protection

Thursday, November 2, 2023, By Kwami Maranga

Whether you’re looking to try a new recipe, dimming the lights in your living room, or curious about the species of bacteria living inside your mouth, Amazon Alexa has got you covered. With a simple voice command, Alexa’s ability to…

Campus & Community

Groundbreaking NBA Player Agents David Falk and Danielle Cantor Visit Falk College

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, By Matt Michael

With a massive 6-foot-10 frame and deep voice, former Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson was an imposing figure and “my toughest critic,” says David Falk, the renowned sports agent who represented Thompson. “I know I was afraid of him,”…