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STEM

A Gift to Inspire Innovation by Bringing Opportunity to Diverse Talent

Monday, June 14, 2021, By Eileen Korey

It was the mid-1960s and Nicholas “Nick” Donofrio G’71, H’11 described it as a “great time” for electrical engineers. They were in huge demand and the young graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute took a job at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New…

Media Tip Sheets

New research: how political bias impacts believing sexual assault victims

Monday, June 14, 2021, By Ellen Mbuqe

New research from Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications reveals a relationship between political biases and attitudes about sexual assault. Authored by assistant professor Rebecca Ortiz and PhD student Andrea Smith, the article “A social identity threat perspective on why partisans…

STEM

Alexander Metcalf Named 2021-22 Astronaut Scholar

Friday, June 11, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Alexander Metcalf, a senior aerospace engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, has been named 2021-22 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Founded by the…

Arts & Culture

German Language Class Connects U.S. Citizens With Their Jewish Family History

Thursday, June 10, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

If you were to take a walk around the streets of Bochum, a city once noted for its coal mining in western Germany, you would come across small bronze plaques slightly protruding from the sidewalk in front of many houses….

Campus & Community

Office of Alumni Engagement to Host Virtual Tour of Schine on Thursday

Wednesday, June 9, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Office of Alumni Engagement will host a special virtual tour of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center on Thursday, June 10, at noon EDT. The tour will offer an insider’s view of the newly renovated Schine Student…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Presents University Teams Commemorative Gift of Appreciation

Monday, June 7, 2021, By Eileen Korey

In a special ceremony to honor the accomplishments of the Barnes Center Staff and the Student Experience Team during the pandemic, Chancellor Kent Syverud presented them with a commemorative flag and descriptive plaque which read, in part, “This flag flew…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Awards Downey Scholarships to 13 Students

Friday, June 4, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

The Syracuse University Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (SU ICCAE) has awarded Downey Scholarships to a group of 13 undergraduate, graduate and law students. The $1,500 award recognizes academic excellence, commitment to public service and potential to bring diverse…

Media Tip Sheets

Try to Get Your Alien News from the Free Press

Thursday, June 3, 2021, By Lily Datz

Last night, a much-anticipated report from the US government on UFOs revealed that American intelligence officials have found no evidence that aerial phenomena witnessed by Navy pilots in recent years are alien spacecraft. While there has been breathless coverage during…

Campus & Community

IMPORTANT: Guidance for International Graduate Students

Thursday, June 3, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University International Graduate Student: We are thrilled to welcome you to the Syracuse University campus. We are looking forward to seeing you and excited to begin the academic year. We appreciate your patience as the University has responded…

Campus & Community

Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Syracuse University Libraries Sharing Resources to Reflect on Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, By News Staff

In observance of Juneteenth, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is partnering with Syracuse University Libraries to share meaningful opportunities to better understand this significant day in American history and reflect on the continued struggle for equity and justice. Each…