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Campus & Community

Shaping Perspectives, Influencing Passions: Students Share the Importance of Celebrating Latine Heritage Month

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By John Boccacino

What does it mean to be a descendant of Latine/x/o/a and Hispanic heritage and trace your cultural roots to one of the more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, Central America, South America or the Caribbean? It’s impossible to…

Campus & Community

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the program supports women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Nangia is professor and…

Business & Economy

Federal Reserve Residency to Enhance Maxwell Professor’s Research on Invisible Labor, Gender Wage Gap

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By John Boccacino

There was a meta moment for Kristy Buzard, associate professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, that exemplifies the discrepancy in the mental and economic burdens that women carry compared to their men counterparts in…

Veterans

4 Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. Syracuse University students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of…

Campus & Community

Uniting Through Dialogue: The Impact of the Interfaith America Leadership Summit on Hendricks Chapel

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By News Staff

In August 2024, Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University were invited to participate in the Interfaith America Leadership Summit in Chicago. Representing Syracuse University’s Jewish and Muslim communities, they were accompanied by Adam…

Campus & Community

Campus Dining Expands Gluten-Free Options, Introduces New Peer Ambassador Program

Monday, September 16, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Food safety is always top-of-mind for Ashley Leone, MA, RD, CDN, CNSC, assistant director of nutrition management and Campus Dining’s registered dietitian. She trains staff and students in nutrition and food safety, assists with recipe creation, menu development, allergen and…

Campus & Community

Information Technology Services Warns of Scam Sextortion Emails

Friday, September 13, 2024, By Eric Ferguson

Several members of the University community, including faculty, staff and students, have notified Information Technology Services (ITS) that they recently received sextortion scam emails. It is important to know how to respond if you receive such an email.  What Is…

Campus & Community

Important Updates to Legal and Preferred Gender Designations

Friday, September 13, 2024, By News Staff

Beginning this semester, Syracuse University students, faculty and staff are able to request their legal gender designation be changed to “X” to identify themselves as nonbinary, intersex and gender non-conforming consistent with state and federal guidelines. Additionally, beginning this academic…

Campus & Community

Support K-3 Literacy in Central New York: Become a United Way Book Buddy

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By News Staff

Looking for an easy and rewarding way to give back to the local community this school year? Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer with Book Buddies, an in-person tutoring program focused on building literacy skills for kindergarten through…

Arts & Culture

Bio Artist Eduardo Kac to Present Wali Lecture at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 24

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The creator of the term “bio art,” an expressive form that interprets scientific principles and concepts through artistic installations, exhibitions and performances, is the keynote speaker for the University’s annual Kashi and Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and…