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Physicist Named Brightman Endowed Professor
A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences is being recognized with a new endowed professorship. Duncan Brown, a world-renowned expert in gravitational wave astronomy and astrophysics, has been named the inaugural Charles Brightman Endowed Professor of Physics. Brown…
Perpetual Peace Project Expands Global Footprint
The Perpetual Peace Project (PPP)—a multilateral curatorial program, co-founded by Syracuse University—has announced two new initiatives, exploring the possibilities of world peace from a humanistic perspective. The first initiative involves the Centre for the Humanities at Utrecht University (UU) in…
Photographer Gregory Heisler Settles into a New Career
A few decades ago—when darkrooms and Kodachrome were staples of professional photography—a “hotshot” photographer spoke at the Rochester Institute of Technology about his extremely successful career. In the audience sat an eager young college student who worked up enough courage…
Syracuse University Launches Design Competition for National Veterans Resource Complex, Announces Members of Selection Committee
Film Student Inspired by Human Connection
While attending college in her home country of Romania, Ioana Turcan G’17 befriended a family of cemetery caretakers. A close-knit group, they welcome her for weekend visits and holidays. They are also Roma. Turcan spent a year documenting them for her film.
An Examined Life
The Rev. Robert Grant ’39 never thought he’d go to college. After all, it was the height of the Depression, and his family barely scraped by on his father’s meager salary as a janitor. Then fate intervened, as it would…
University Holding Numerous Events in Celebration of Veterans
Today, as the country celebrates Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation, Syracuse University is standing tall in its recognition and enduring commitment to veterans on and off campus.
Syracuse Stage Starts Off Holiday Season with High Flying Family Musical ‘Peter Pan’
Journey to Neverland in the high-flying family musical “Peter Pan” this holiday season at Syracuse Stage. “All children, except one, grow up.” So begins the magical adventure that has been delighting youngsters (and oldsters) for more than 100 years. With…
Chancellor’s Task Force Encourages Participation in ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action
A number of events will be held this week, including a visit from Vice President Joseph R. Biden L’68, as part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action to help end sexual assault.
Inaugural Thompson Scholars Named
The Maxwell School has named two graduate students in public administration and international affairs as the inaugural Jean and Dick Thompson Graduate Scholars. The Jean and Dick Thompson Endowed Graduate Scholarship was established in the spring of 2015 by the…