Search Results for: ,NGi

Campus & Community

Applications for Spring 2026 Study Abroad Programs Open May 15

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, By Ashley Barletta

Beginning May 15, students can apply for spring 2026 study abroad programs through Syracuse Abroad. From bustling cities to small towns across the globe, the University opens the door to over 60 study abroad destinations—ensuring every student can experience their…

Campus & Community

Faculty Experts Debate the Benefits of Banning Cell Phones in Schools

Monday, April 28, 2025, By John Boccacino

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide. At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while in New York, a proposed “bell-to-bell” is going to the…

Campus & Community

Outstanding Teaching Assistants Recognized at Graduate School Ceremony

Friday, April 25, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The important work and contributions of teaching assistants were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is given to teaching assistants who have demonstrated excellence in the role through activities such as…

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Excellence in Graduate Education Awardees

Friday, April 25, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Ten Syracuse University faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award at a campus ceremony April 24. The award, given annually by the Graduate School, honors professors who have had a significant impact on graduate…

Campus & Community

Doctoral Students Earn Summer Funding to Support Dissertation Completion

Thursday, April 24, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Summer Funding Competition provides dissertation fellowships to late-stage doctoral students to facilitate progress to degree and dissertation completion. The $4,500 awards are given annually by the Graduate School. This year’s recipients are: Jeffrey Adams, English, College of Arts and…

Campus & Community

Leagues Ahead in Their Career Planning Thanks to Winston Fisher Seminar

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Casey Schad

With so many career possibilities open to them, how can students explore which fits their interests? The A&S | Maxwell Office of Student Success offers a variety of programming to facilitate career exploration and readiness, such as immersion trips. Over spring break,…

STEM

Biologist Reveals New Insights Into Fish’s Unique Attachment Mechanism

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

On a wave-battered rock in the Northern Pacific Ocean, a fish called the sculpin grips the surface firmly to maintain stability in its harsh environment. Unlike sea urchins, which use their glue-secreting tube feet to adhere to their surroundings, sculpins…

STEM

Distinguished ECS Professor Pramod K. Varshney Establishes Endowed Faculty Fellowship

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, By Kwami Maranga

Distinguished Professor Pramod K. Varshney has exemplified Orange excellence since joining the University as a 23-year-old faculty member. A world-renowned researcher and educator, he’s been recognized for his seminal contributions to information fusion and related fields, introducing new, innovative courses…

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences Doctoral Student Wins at This Year’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Ten graduate students competed in this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on April 4. The annual event, sponsored by the Graduate School, provides participants with the opportunity to share highlights of their research and scholarship in pithy, engaging presentations lasting…

STEM

Earth Day Spotlight: The Science Behind Heat Pumps (Video)

Monday, April 21, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

Peter Wirth has a two-fold strategy when it comes to renovating his home. The Brooklyn, New York, native has called Central New York home for more than 40 years. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fayetteville, New York, the 1960s-era…