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STEM

Aerodynamics of Avian Flight: ECS Professor Studying Impact of Strong Wind Gusts

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

Boasting an impressive wingspan of over seven feet, the golden eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in North America. In addition to being cunning, skilled hunters and their ability to soar effortlessly for hours, golden eagles might…

Campus & Community

Summer Orientation Pilot to Launch July 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, By Gabrielle Lake

Incoming Syracuse University students often experience both excitement and uncertainty as they navigate their transition into the living, social and academic spaces that combine to create the Orange community. Cross-campus partnerships inclusive of Academic Affairs and the Student Experience Division…

Campus & Community

Staff Members Recognized for Showing Support to Veterans and Military Families

Saturday, April 6, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Not only does the saying “it takes a village” apply to raising children, but it also applies to supporting veterans and their families before, during and after their deployments. With Syracuse recognized as being a Best Place for Veterans, it…

STEM

Record Five Syracuse University Students Selected for Prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Five Syracuse University students have been selected for the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the U.S. This is the first time Syracuse has had five students selected for the…

Arts & Culture

‘Touch(ed)’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2023-24 Season

Friday, March 29, 2024, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2023-24 season with “Touch(ed)”, a darkly comic drama about sisterhood, mental health and the realistic limits of love from Tony Award-nominated playwright Bess Wohl (“Grand Horizons”). Directed by Christine Albright-Tufts, performances of…

Campus & Community

April Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Friday, March 29, 2024, By News Staff

Celebrated nationally in May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month will be hosted by the University in April so all on campus can join in honoring the histories, cultural diversity, identities and contributions of AAPI communities. Each year,…

Campus & Community

Libraries Launches New Digital Collections

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recently launched its new Digital Collections site at https://digitalcollections.syr.edu. This new online resource, available through the Libraries’ website under the “Collections” menu tab, is produced and curated by the Libraries’ Digital Stewardship team and primarily features distinctive…

Media Tip Sheets

Spring Break Jitters? How to Help Kids Feel Safe After Travel Disasters

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

Families across the nation are heading out for spring break and planning summer getaways, but recent headlines about transportation-related disasters may have children feeling a bit anxious about traveling. Derek Seward is a professor in the Counseling and Human Services…

Campus & Community

Please Review Carefully: New Public Health Guidance for COVID-19

Thursday, March 21, 2024, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing today to provide an important update on new guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and subsequently adopted by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The…

Media Tip Sheets

Expert Analysis: Far-Right Protests in Germany

Thursday, March 21, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

As millions are protesting the far right in Germany, I sought insights from Robert Terrell, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. His area of expertise lies prominently in modern Germany and…