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Libraries’ Earth Day Events Highlight Plastic Collection Materials
Plastics. They’re lightweight, durable, flexible, inexpensive. They’re moldable, extrudable, pressable. They’re colored and clear; they’re dinnerware, jewelry, vinyl siding, military supplies, toys and thousands more things. In the early half of the 20th century, the availability of polymers and fossil…
Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, Italy, to Address Syracuse University Graduates During 2024 Commencement
The Mayor of Florence, Italy, Dario Nardella, will deliver Syracuse University’s 2024 Commencement address Sunday, May 12, in the JMA Wireless Dome. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nardella was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving his…
Syracuse University to Transform Falk College Into First-of-Its-Kind College of Sport; Launch Strategic Planning to Advance Excellence in Human Dynamics Programs
Two decades after the launch of its sport management program, Syracuse University today announced that as a result of its significant growth and academic excellence, the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics will become the David B….
Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus
It’s been nearly 100 years since the Central New York region experienced a total solar eclipse, but on Monday, April 8, Syracuse University will find itself situated along the path of totality for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Beginning at 3:23 p.m.,…
Chancellor Syverud Provides Update to University Senate on Housing and Technology Leadership
Thank you, Professor Reed. I’ll be very brief. I’ll just share three developments. Just before spring break, the University announced plans to build two new residence halls. These will be the first new construction residence halls in at least 15…
Highlights From the Light Work Collection: Dawoud Bey
Curated from the Light Work collection, members of the Syracuse University campus community are invited to check out a selection from two of Dawoud Bey’s photographic projects: “An American Project,” and “Embracing Eatonville.” Black-and-white images from “An American Project,” made…
9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants
The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth gap in the United States. The awards are funded by a 2022 MetLife Foundation grant that…
Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems
Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the National Science Foundation’s most competitive award for early-career faculty who may serve as academic role…
Falk College School of Social Work Presents Social Justice Awards March 19
In commemoration of National Social Work Month in March, the School of Social Work in Falk College will present its annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Awards program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in 200 White…
New Faces, Rising Stars Join Arts and Sciences in Spring 2024
Adding to the 21 hires in fall 2023, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomes six more new faculty members in spring 2024. From leaders in STEM who are helping to make the world healthier and more sustainable through cutting-edge…