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Experiencing the Solar Eclipse From an Animal’s Perspective

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Awe, amazement and wonder are a few of the reactions humans have to a solar eclipse. The extremely rare occasion of being in the path of totality—where the moon’s disk completely blocks the sun for a few short moments—captivates audiences…

STEM

Spring 2024 Engineering and Computer Science Research Day Winners Announced

Monday, April 1, 2024, By Alex Dunbar

Master’s and doctoral students from across the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) presented their research during the 2024 ECS Research Day, held at the National Veterans Resource Center. From fundamental studies to prototype development, a total of 113…

STEM

Caller ID of the Sea: Biologists Discover Link Between Whale Communication and Behavior

Monday, April 1, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first when the entire class is calling out the answer. This is because many techniques used…

STEM

‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Friday, March 29, 2024, By John Boccacino

Walter Freeman’s “Introduction to Astronomy” classes always end the same way they began, with Freeman advising his students that, ultimately, “we look at the stars because they are pretty and they illuminate who we are as humanity.” That humanity will…

Campus & Community

Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

Friday, March 29, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

As a policy advisor for U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Miranda Peterson G’23, an alumna of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provides analysis and recommendations on top issues like energy, the environment and disaster preparedness. “You never…

Campus & Community

Libraries Launches New Digital Collections

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recently launched its new Digital Collections site at https://digitalcollections.syr.edu. This new online resource, available through the Libraries’ website under the “Collections” menu tab, is produced and curated by the Libraries’ Digital Stewardship team and primarily features distinctive…

Campus & Community

Falk in D.C. Trip An ‘Amazing Experience’ for 27 Falk College Students

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Matt Michael

The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is a unique college with a diversity of programs from exercise science to social work to sport analytics. The common denominator is Falk’s focus on experiential learning, and this past fall 27…

Arts & Culture

College of Visual and Performing Arts Presents ‘Unsettled, Unbridled, Unbound,’ the 2024 M.F.A. Exhibition

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is pleased to announce the exhibition “Unsettled, Unbridled, Unbound,” featuring the work of 38 artists completing their master of fine arts degree in studio arts, illustration and film and media arts. Sequential…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Advances Housing Strategy With Purchase of Hotel Skyler Syracuse

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By News Staff

As a follow-up to the release of the University’s inaugural strategic housing plan, which was shared with the campus community last month, Syracuse University today announced the purchase of the Hotel Skyler Syracuse. This acquisition, which recently received approval from…

STEM

Biology Professor Named University’s First Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Across the humanities and STEM disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), faculty thoughtfully develop course curricula and learning environments that incorporate their fields’ latest findings and pedagogical best practices. This careful attention ensures students benefit from a…