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Campus & Community

Sarah Willie-LeBreton to Speak at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, By Dara Harper

Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the 12th president of Smith College and daughter of Syracuse University’s first Black full professor, department chair and vice president Charles Willie G’57, H’92, will serve as featured speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King…

Media Tip Sheets

New Research: Asthma Cases and Racial Disparities

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

The Lerner Center presents a new research brief on asthma prevalence in the United States. Written by Ali Jones, a student at Syracuse University, and Marc A. Garcia, associate professor in the sociology department at the Maxwell School, this brief…

Health & Society

Exercise Science Professor Kylie Harmon Investigates Ability to Preserve Muscle Mass and Strength During Immobilization

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, By Matt Michael

Mind over matter. Kylie Harmon, an assistant professor in the Department of Exercise Science in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has always been fascinated by this deep-rooted idea that a person could control a physical condition with…

Media Tip Sheets

Remembering the Battle of the Bulge: 80 Years Later

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

As we approach the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, its significance in shaping the outcome of World War II and its lessons for leadership and strategy remain profoundly relevant. To explore this pivotal moment in history, we…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Former Trustee Robert E. Dineen Jr.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, By News Staff

In 2014, Robert E. Dineen Jr. L’66 explained the motivation behind what was then the largest gift in the history of the College of Law: “Because of the opportunities and education that the College of Law provided to my parents,…

Campus & Community

Stressed Over Finals? Meet a Few of the Furry Faces That Will Be on Campus This Week

Monday, December 9, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Need to de-stress this finals week? How about spending some time with a 102-pound, want-to-be lap dog? There’s also a fluffy Alaskan Malamute who loves to be smothered with hugs or everyone’s favorite Goldendoodle. These friendly, furry campus visitors are…

Syracuse University Impact

How Trailblazer Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 Uses Running to Motivate and Inspire Women Around the World (Podcast)

Monday, December 9, 2024, By John Boccacino

Instead of wallowing in what could have potentially been the lowest moment of her life, Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 used the adversity she overcame during her historic run at the Boston Marathon as fuel to inspire women around the…

Veterans

Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center

Monday, December 9, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidate’s potential military career. In 2019, the…

Business & Economy

Applications Open for 2025 ACC InVenture Campus Qualifier

Friday, December 6, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University is currently accepting applications through Jan. 31 for the 2025 campus qualifier competition for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) InVenture Prize. Four finalist teams will be selected from the applicant pool to compete in the live (virtual) question-and-answer…

Veterans

Beth Kubala Named New York State Bar Association’s Veteran Advocate of the Year

Friday, December 6, 2024, By News Staff

Elizabeth “Beth” Kubala, teaching professor and director of veteran and military affairs in the College of Law, has been selected as the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Judge Robert T. Russell Veteran Advocate Award. This award recognizes “an attorney…