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Campus & Community

A Home-Grown Path for Future Physicists

Thursday, August 18, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Many Syracuse-area youth dream of one day following in the footsteps of their Syracuse University athletic heroes like Carmelo Anthony, Donovan McNabb and ’Cuse women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack. Ruell Branch grew up with a different source of inspiration. During…

Campus & Community

‘Anni Albers: Work With Materials’ Exhibition at Syracuse University Art Museum Opening Aug. 25

Thursday, August 18, 2022, By News Staff

A new exhibition that traces the remarkable career of the artist, designer, writer and teacher Anni Albers (1899-1994) will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on Thursday, Aug. 25. The museum is located in the Shaffer Art Building. “Anni…

Campus & Community

Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Hope Alvarez

Victoria Baratta ’21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…

STEM

Climate Change and Its Effects Across Ecosystems

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By News Staff

Emerging findings on how ecosystems are responding to changing climate were published this month in the journal BioScience following the 40th anniversary of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. Charles Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems…

Media Tip Sheets

Teacher Shortages, Learning Loss and More: Experts Available for Back to School Stories

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Christopher Munoz

Though most pandemic-related restrictions have eased, the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt in schools across the nation. As kids head back to the classroom, districts are struggling with staffing and trying to make up for learning loss caused…

Campus & Community

Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Jen Plummer

Some may look at an empty residence hall room and see a humdrum space in which they will sleep and store their belongings and nothing more. Others may visualize an empty room as a blank canvas, just waiting for a…

Media, Law & Policy

Beverly Kirk Named Director of Washington Programs

Monday, August 15, 2022, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School dean Mark J. Lodato today announced that Beverly Kirk, a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in journalism, has been named Director of Washington Programs. In this position, Kirk will expand and lead the Newhouse…

Campus & Community

Supporting a Pathway to Success for Resettled Refugee Youth in CNY

Monday, August 15, 2022, By Renée Gearhart Levy

In 2019, Khadija Mohamed was among the first cohort of Narratio Fellows, participating in a program designed to help resettled refugee teens in Syracuse share their stories through writing and art. Two years later, Mohamed became an artist-in-residence with the…

STEM

SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Introduces President Biden L’68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing

Friday, August 12, 2022, By John Boccacino

The White House’s famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv ’15, G’17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…

Media Tip Sheets

Helping Students Succeed: Addressing Pandemic-Related Learning Loss

Thursday, August 11, 2022, By Christopher Munoz

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted so many aspects of our lives, and it may be some time before the full impacts are known. That’s especially true for students and teachers, who were forced to confront a new way of learning amid…