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In the Return Phase of Life: Giving Back to the University That Launched His Career
In his home office, John Chawner ’84 proudly displays a disk of aluminum dated “4-8-84.” It is a treasured memento from his days at Syracuse University and, in many ways, it is symbolic of his approach to service and philanthropy…
Arts and Sciences | Maxwell Alumna Helps Spread Sustainability in London
Maggie Sardino ’23 double majored in writing and rhetoric in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and citizenship and civic engagement in A&S | Maxwell. As an undergraduate, Sardino was a research assistant with A&S’ Engaged Humanities Network (EHN),…
MakerSpace Helps Turn Creative Dreams Into Reality
At the intersection of curiosity and technology sits the Information Technology Services MakerSpace, a thought-provoking environment where members of the University community can come together to work on creative artistic projects while sharing interests, ideas and technological knowledge. It’s a…
Students Helping Children’s Hospital Patients Through Play Sessions
Jonida Konjufca was not sure what she wanted to do professionally before she enrolled in the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), but her professors and coursework soon opened her eyes. “I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else. HDFS…
2 School of Architecture Alumni Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently elevated 83 member-architects and 10 honorary international members, including two School of Architecture alumni, to its prestigious College of Fellows. Ali C. Höcek G’87 (M.Arch II) and Katherine M. Hogan ’05 (B.Arch) have…
How Entrepreneur Jack Wren ’26 Balances Academics, Ice Hockey and Business
The entrepreneurial seeds that Jack Wren ’26 planted as a 5-year-old would eventually grow into a full-fledged career running his own small business producing hats. Even at that young age, Wren possessed a savvy business acumen. He would purchase seed…
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on New Federal Administration, Budget and Retirement of DPS Chief
Good Afternoon. These are interesting times for American higher education. Since the last meeting of the University Senate on Jan. 22, there have been almost daily developments coming from Washington concerning law, regulation, and policy applying to colleges and universities….
University Remembers the Legacy of Francis McMillan Parks
Francis McMillan Parks, former director of Students Offering Service and African American Programs in Hendricks Chapel and a beloved community storyteller, died on Jan. 12. She was 87. Parks grew up in Odessa, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in…
Syracuse University Art Museum Names Coral Silver as the 2024-25 Palitz Art Scholar
The Syracuse University Art Museum is pleased to announce Coral Silver as the 2024-2025 Louise ‘44 and Bernard Palitz Art Scholar. The Palitz Graduate Art Scholar Endowed Fund was established in 2011 by longtime museum advocates Louise Beringer Palitz and…
‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Performances will be held Feb. 21 to March 2 in the…