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Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
Veterans Thrive During Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and Warrior-Scholar Project
The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) was a bustling hub of activity last month, as veterans from across the country converged on campus for programs that align with the University’s historical commitment to military-connected students: the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)…
Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Electrical engineering and computer science Professor Ferdinando Fioretto and his research team received the 2022 Caspar Bowden PET Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies for their paper “Decision Making with Differential Privacy under a Fairness Lens.” The award was…
Whitman School Mail Center Assistant Recognized as Stellar Employee, Serves as Mentor
As classes and activities take place during the year throughout the Whitman School of Management, alumnus Bobby Pangborn ’20 works to keep things running smoothly for faculty, staff and students. Pangborn graduated from the University’s InclusiveU program in 2020, receiving…
Creative Advertising Students Break Another Record With 26 Wins in the New York Festivals Advertising Awards Competition
Creative advertising students won eight finalist awards and 18 shortlist awards in the New York Festivals Advertising Awards competition for a total of 26, an impressive increase from the previous year’s total of nine. Newhouse had the fifth most wins…
The Art of Science: Students Participate in University’s First-Ever Bio-Art Class
Somewhere deep inside a laboratory on the Syracuse University campus, students gather in a dark room, the only light coming from the glow of a computer. The pixels on the screen visualize an up-close view of a cell, uncovering a…
From Burma to ’Cuse: Custodial Supervisor Pawehmoo ‘Ma’ Thawtheet Pursues Growth, Learning and the American Dream
Pawehmoo Thawtheet, known affectionately as “Ma” by friends and colleagues, came to Syracuse by way of Thailand in the fall of 2007. A native of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and member of the Karen ethnic group, Thawtheet spent the…
Podcast and Q&A on Faith and Service With Father Gerry Waterman, Catholic Center Chaplain
Father Gerry Waterman is a man of devout faith. Serving as Syracuse University’s Catholic chaplain since 2016, Father Gerry, as he is affectionately known on campus, has been making a difference in the lives of students, bringing people together for…
Digital Badges at Syracuse University: Recognizing and Authenticating Microcredential Moments in Higher Education
As higher education continues to anticipate and react to the needs of an evolving workforce, new programs and various modalities have been introduced to provide just-in-time learning opportunities that meet the needs of hard and soft skills sought by employers….
Trustee and Alumnus Larry Kramer ’72 Honored With the Distinguished Achievement Award from SABEW
Syracuse University Trustee and alumnus Larry Kramer ’72 has had a legendary career as a journalist, media executive and entrepreneur. His award-winning career included more than 20 years as a reporter and editor with the San Francisco Examiner and The…