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Keeping Students Engaged the Virtual Way
“It’s a whole new way of thinking about the virtual world,” states Dave Sargalski, director of student engagement in the Office of Student Activities in describing what it means to engage students in social activities when they are sheltering in…
Liang Wang Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2020-21
The School of Architecture has announced that architect and urban designer Liang Wang is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2020-21. Wang is currently a Doctor of Design candidate and previously a teaching fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of…
Ten Syracuse University Students, Alumni Receive 2020-21 Fulbright Student Awards
Next year, Emma Ettinger ’17 plans to work on a master’s degree in Shakespeare and creativity in the United Kingdom. Gwendolyn Burke ’20 plans to teach English and American culture to students in Vietnam. Leah Garlock ’16 hopes to encourage…
Important Flexible Spending Account Reminder for Faculty and Staff
Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a great way to save money by allowing you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account (avoiding federal and state income tax, as well as FICA) that you can use to pay for…
Donald Kennedy, Former Syracuse University Professor and Stanford University President, Passes of COVID-19
Donald Kennedy, an internationally recognized neurophysiologist who headed both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Stanford University, and launched his academic teaching career at Syracuse University, died April 21 at age 88 of COVID-19 in Redwood City, California….
‘Fan Bases are Shifting Under a Demographic Wave of Esports’
Rick Burton is the David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in the Falk College. Will pro sports continue to earn fans from younger generations? Or are they still catering to baby boomers and unwilling to learn how to…
Newhouse Professor’s Sound Recordings Featured on New App Soundscapes
Sound designer, composer and Newhouse faculty member Doug Quin is among the artists whose work is featured on the new iOS app Soundscapes. The app invites users to reconnect with nature through a collection of soundscapes captured in locations all…
Career Services Offers Virtual Coffee Chats, Interactive Webinars with Alumni
Syracuse University Career Services is dedicated to providing students with seamless support throughout their career development journey. One of its newest ways of offering students guidance and assistance is virtually. “During this quickly evolving time and through a variety of…
Many Resources Available to Help Students Maintain Their Health and Well-Being
As students transition further into remote learning and prepare for finals, it is important to remember to schedule holistic wellness into daily routines. Outside of a traditional routine, it may be easy to stray from the wellness habits established while…
‘COVID-19 May Help Lift FDA Policy on Gay Blood Donors’
Doron Dorfman is an associate professor of law in the College of Law. In an op-ed piece for Law 360, Dorfman writes that the coronavirus might be the catalyst for lifting an outdated and controversial health law policy: the FDA’s…