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Dedication of the Diane and Bob Miron ’59 Learning Commons to Be Held Sept. 29
On Thursday, Sept. 29, Syracuse University Libraries will celebrate the dedication of the Diane and Bob Miron ’59 Learning Commons on the first floor of Bird Library. The Miron Learning Commons is an open, inclusive, collaborative and welcoming space that…
PITCH: Expert on DNA evidence available for comment on Anand Syed case
This week Anand Syed, the subject of the Serial podcast that cast doubt on his guilt in a murder case, walked out of prison after prosecutors recommended that his conviction be vacated. A judge overturned his murder conviction in the…
Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Talks Basketball, Leadership and Citizenship at Maxwell Event
In December 2012, the Syracuse University men’s basketball team narrowly defeated the University of Detroit in front of almost 18,000 cheering fans in the Dome. It was the 900th win for head coach Jim Boeheim—but he didn’t feel celebratory. Just…
Fight Waste. Feed People! Volunteer With the Food Recovery Network
After the dining centers close, as most students are scattering back to their residence halls, to the library to study or toward other late-night activities, volunteers with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), a student organization with members from SUNY College…
Breana Nieves Vergara Strives to Cultivate Enriching Mentorship Opportunities for Students
Not having access to a formal peer mentoring program didn’t hold back Syracuse native Breana Nieves Vergara as she made her way through Ithaca College as a sociology major. Her academic program was small enough that Nieves Vergara never struggled…
Your Voices Were Heard: Wellness Initiative Ready to Kick Off Fall
From mindful eating to a squat challenge, the wellness programming available to faculty and staff this fall is diverse, robust and responsive to the results of the June 2022 wellness survey. About 800 survey participants provided valuable feedback on topics…
Action-Based Programs for Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Management Offered to Faculty and Staff
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 38% of all U.S. adults live with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and nearly half (47%) have hypertension, or high blood pressure. While these statistics…
Sir Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour’ Coming to Syracuse Saturday
Before Sir Elton John, the Rocket Man with the instantly recognizable voice and bedazzled sunglasses, blasts off into retirement, he’s giving Central New Yorkers one more excuse to prove that Saturday night’s alright for rocking out to classic songs from…
Important Update Regarding Vending Machine COVID Tests
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Ahead of the start of the fall semester, the University procured more than 80,000 COVID tests to ensure reliable access to self-testing resources for students, faculty and staff. Unfortunately, late yesterday we learned that a…
Roundup: Syracuse University Social Accounts to Follow (and Some Websites to Bookmark)
Stay connected with Syracuse University wherever you are! For new and returning students, there can be an overwhelming amount of information and resources shared at the beginning of the semester. Following University accounts on social media and frequenting University websites…