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New York State Senator Rachel May Honors Syracuse University for Its 150th Anniversary
Syracuse University received a special acknowledgement recently from New York State government in honor of the University’s 150th anniversary. State Senator Rachel May recognized the University in a message on the floor of the New York State Senate on March…
Coronavirus Update: Room and Board/Meal Plan Refunds and Credits
Dear Students, Parents and Families: I write to share further information regarding Spring 2020 refunds and credits. We understand that students and families have questions and concerns. Please know, we are working with urgency to address them. First and foremost,…
Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too
Bryce Hruska, assistant professor of public health in the Falk College, studies the mental benefits of taking a break. While most of us can identify with the feeling of getting away from stressful situations, Hruska has studied the actual beneficial…
Coronavirus And Retail – Likely To Be Two-Sided Coin
With the coronavirus pandemic impacting more aspects of American life every day, many are wondering how the retail sector will fare – both for big-box businesses and smaller independent operations. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at…
Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14
Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…
Syracuse Stage to Hold Children’s Auditions for ‘Matilda The Musical’
Syracuse Stage will host general auditions for children ages 8-13 for multiple roles in the 2020/2021 season holiday show, “Matilda The Musical,” on Friday, April 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., by…
Guidance on Academic Accommodations
Dear Faculty Colleagues, Department Chairs and Academic Deans: As a follow-up to my message this past weekend, I am reaching out to you directly to provide recommendations on how to support protesting students to achieve their learning objectives. In consultation…
Professor Qin Collaborates with MIT to Study Fatigue Resistant Hydrogels
For years, scientists have been interested in the potential of hydrogels in biomedical and engineering applications. Hydrogels often contain more than 90 percent water and a small percentage of synthetic polymer and are used in a variety of uses from…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2020 VPA Scholars
Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…