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Media, Law & Policy

Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Ashley Iaconetti G’13 Returns to Campus Dec. 2 as a Guest of Women in Communications (Rescheduled for Dec. 3)

Wednesday, October 30, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Syracuse University chapter of Women in Communications (WIC) will host Ashley Iaconetti G’13 of ABC’s “The Bachelor” fame on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. (Update, Dec. 2, 2019: This event has…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Architecture Student Organization Wins National Design Competition

Wednesday, October 30, 2019, By Julie Sharkey

Syracuse Architecture students from the Orange chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) took first place in this year’s student design competition held in conjunction with the 47th annual National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) conference and…

Veterans

Military Times Recognizes Syracuse University as No. 1 Private Institution on 2020 Best for Vets List

Tuesday, October 29, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

With its deep-rooted history in serving veterans and military families and an enduring commitment to their needs, Syracuse University is once again being recognized by Military Times in its annual publication of Best for Vets 2020 rankings. According to the…

Campus & Community

Keri Courtwright Connects Those in Need with Those Who Can Help

Tuesday, October 29, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A moment of Facebook scrolling two years ago changed Keri Courtwright’s life and led to the creation of a community resource to help those in need. Courtwright was looking at her Facebook news feed when she saw a message from…

Campus & Community

Tap Into the Power of Positive Psychology with the Thrive! Well-Being Series

Monday, October 28, 2019, By Jen Plummer

We are living in an age of overwhelm. With access to all of the world’s information never more than a few finger taps away, mounting societal pressure to be the perfect [spouse, parent, employee, insert your noun of choice here],…

STEM

Provost Michele Wheatly Highlights Institutional Commitment to Inclusion in Keynote

Monday, October 28, 2019, By Brandon Dyer

Provost Michele Wheatly delivered the morning keynote address at the Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers (ADVANCE) Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network’s 2019 Equity in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Community Convening…

Campus & Community

University College Goes Pink

Monday, October 28, 2019, By News Staff

University College (UC) staff recently supported the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund with a week of fundraising and events, raising $775 in donations by selling pink ribbon cutouts, organizing raffles and arranging a breakfast. On Wednesday, Oct. 23,…

Arts & Culture

‘TitBits’ Performance at the Newhouse School Nov. 9 and 10 Features Stories Behind Breast Cancer

Thursday, October 24, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The stories behind breast cancer—patient, survivor, caregiver, medical practitioner and advocate—are the center of the documentary theater production “TitBits: Breast Cancer Stories,” which will debut next month at the Newhouse School. Conceived, produced and directed by Tula Goenka, professor of…

Media, Law & Policy

Justice Served: More than 100 Years in the Making

Thursday, October 24, 2019, By Eileen Korey

The Onondaga County courtroom was packed. Standing room only. Voices cracked. Tears flowed. The justices of the appellate division were about to hand down a decision that would make history. As Presiding Justice Gerald Whalen, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, proclaimed:…

STEM

Invent@SU Students Win $50k First Prize in American Heart Association Business Accelerator Competition

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

When mechanical engineering senior Russell Fearon ’20 learned he had diabetes, he also learned it meant his life would change. “When I was first diagnosed it was obviously extremely, extremely difficult,” said Fearon. “The doctors come to you and tell…