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3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…
Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos’ Most Extreme Events
Eric Coughlin, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a grant from NASA for his project entitled, “Extragalactic Outbursts and Repeating Nuclear Flares From Tidal Disruption Events.” The three-year, $346,000 award will support his…
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community
The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….
Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)
Beginning in the fall, Syracuse University’s electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for the esports degree program, which employs a holistic, experiential learning-based…
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 23 in THR’s June 19 issue, the department…
What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers
Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….
Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions
Paris is gearing up to go green for the 2024 Olympics, but some of their initiatives might face challenges. For instance, the lack of available air conditioning for athletes is causing some disruption to their plans. Matthew Huber, professor of…
Alumna Pia Rogers to Offer Keynote at MPA Convocation
A long, distinguished career has taken Army Colonel Pia W. Rogers L’01, G’01 to assignments around the globe and led to her current position at the Pentagon. On Friday, June 28, she we will return to where her professional journey…
Laura Machia Named Associate Dean for Academic Initiatives and Curriculum in A&S
Laura Machia, professor of psychology (PSY) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S’ associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum. In this new cabinet-level role, Machia will work closely with the senior associate dean for…
We Can’t Do It Alone: Getting Teens Off Their Phones Requires Broad Intervention
School districts and the U.S. Surgeon General are taking action to curb the negative effects of social media on teens. This month, Los Angeles school district officials approved a ban on cell phone use and social media limitation during school…