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Arts & Culture

Engaged Humanities Network Holds Showcase Highlighting Collaborative Community Work

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

The research and collaborative work of teams from Syracuse University in partnership with community organizations was front and center at the Engaged Humanities Network (EHN) showcase held in Downtown Syracuse’s Salt City Market on May 3. The event marked EHN’s…

Campus & Community

6 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Syracuse University has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Trustees. All innovators in their fields, the new members bring diverse backgrounds and experiences as entrepreneurs, investors, executives and visionaries. The new members are Nomi Bergman,…

STEM

Physicist Awarded NSF Research Grant to Increase Our Understanding of Gravitational Waves

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, By Kerrie Marshall

The Department of Physics at Syracuse University has long partnered with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental workings of the universe. In 2015, the Syracuse University Gravitational Wave Group played a leading…

Katherine Macfarlane

Associate Professor of Law; Director, Disability Law and Policy Program
Campus & Community

Student Speaker Yvonne Chen-Yih Kuo ’24: ‘Be the Generation That Pushes Time Forward’ (Video)

Monday, May 13, 2024, By Kathleen Haley

As the student speaker for Commencement 2024, University Scholar Yvonne Chen-Yih Kuo ’24 asked her fellow graduates to reflect on their academic and interpersonal growth during their time at Syracuse. “Four years ago, COVID abruptly reshaped how we interacted with…

Media Tip Sheets

Sei Whale Death Sparks Conversations About Ecology, Marine Safety

Friday, May 10, 2024, By Daryl Lovell

A dead whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship that arrived in New York City. The whale was identified as an endangered sei whale. An official necropsy confirmed it was a mature female. Experts are trying to…

Campus & Community

Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

Friday, May 10, 2024, By John Boccacino

This weekend’s Syracuse University Commencement marks a time to reflect and celebrate the end of a long journey for students. Two decorated student leaders, Leondra Tyler’24 and Omnia Shedid L’24, share their stories and their paths to Syracuse University on…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael ‘Mike’ Falcone ’57

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Michael “Mike” Falcone ’57 often said he was born into a family of entrepreneurs, and when he passed away on April 10, 2024, accolades poured in for the man who helped develop millions of square feet of office buildings, shopping…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Eileen Korey

“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of Law graduate, trustee, advisor, engaged alumnus and generous philanthropist. “Bernie’s IQ was so high and,…

Campus & Community

7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Seven student-designed products, services and technologies meant to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities won recognition and seed funding at the Intelligence++ Showcase on April 25. The showcase is the culmination of the two-semester Intelligence++ (DES 400/600) course taught…