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From Displaced Burmese Citizen and Refugee to Syracuse University Student
“I had to run and hide in the jungle, without food, from the fighting between the Burmese military troops and the rebel groups,” a distinct memory floods Hsa Mu Na’s mind. “There had been war–Burmese against Burmese–for as long as…
‘Moving Forward’: 10-Minute Performances on the Quad April 13
“Two minds are better than one,” the saying goes. For many of us, collaboration with colleagues helps us creatively reframe our thinking and better achieve our goals. Likewise, humanities scholars benefit from cross-pollinating their ideas. Working with colleagues within and…
Courtney Conte ’23 Honors Holocaust Survivor Through Research Project
When Courtney Conte ’23 set foot in the town of Bochum, Germany, it only took a few steps, literally, for her to appreciate the importance of her visit. As she walked around the streets of the town, she kept seeing…
Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announces the creation of a new initiative that will support students’ personal and professional development at the intersection of business and mental health. This new initiative is made possible through a $500,000 gift…
3 Students Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Three Syracuse University students—Matthew Snyder, Cody VanNostrand and Jose Arturo Venegas—have been selected for the 2023 Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. This is the second consecutive year…
Graduate Assistants Vote to Unionize
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing to provide an update on the graduate assistant union election. During a two-day election process, 764 eligible graduate students cast their votes with 728 voting to unionize. As a result, 1,124 current…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: 4 Tips for Combatting Career Concerns
“What are your plans after graduation?” is probably one of the scariest questions someone can ask a college student. At some point, almost every student experiences the pressure to grow a resume, land internships and ultimately find professional employment. All…
Aidan Mickleburgh Wins Second Place 2023 ACC InVenture Prize
Aidan Mickleburgh ’23, G’23 (College of Engineering and Computer Science and Martin J. Whitman School of Management) won the $10,000 second place prize in the prestigious 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) InVenture Prize competition, which was held at Florida State…
Uniting the Community in the Pursuit of Environmental Justice
How can everyday people make sense of climate change’s effect on the planet and human life? Through creative outlets like storytelling, interpretation and art, the humanities can demonstrate how environmental concerns are intertwined with social, economic and cultural issues. Addressing…
Investing in the Success of Central New York Women Small Businesses
Syracuse University is investing in the success of women small business owners through a new special impact grant to the WISE Women’s Business Center (WBC). This $100,000 in funding will allow WISE WBC to provide expert technical assistance to over…