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Serving Those Who Served: The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic

Monday, May 5, 2025, By John Boccacino

Service members injured in active duty are entitled to receive disability benefits and associated medical care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But navigating the process can be intimidating. Thanks to the efforts of the Betty and Michael…

Campus & Community

Maxwell’s Student-Run History Journal ‘Builds a Vibrant Community’

Friday, May 2, 2025, By Jessica Youngman

In front of an audience of fellow undergraduates and History Department faculty, Maxwell School junior Jorge Morales recently shared his research findings on the 2016 Rio Olympics—specifically, the intersection of race and infrastructure in the event’s planning and legacy. Morales’…

Campus & Community

Office of the Chief Financial Officer Announces Implementation of Contract Management System

Friday, May 2, 2025, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer will soon implement a new contract system that will simplify the process of managing contracts for University departments. This new system will allow the University to move from its current manual processes to…

Campus & Community

Intelligence++ Holds Inclusive Design Spring Showcase

Friday, May 2, 2025, By Martin Walls

The cross-campus Intelligence++  initiative held its inclusive design showcase on April 29 in Bird Library. A collaboration between Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse Libraries, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) School of Design, and the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher…

Campus & Community

Professor Heather Lavender Discusses STEM Ed and Building a High-Tech Workforce

Thursday, May 1, 2025, By Martin Walls

As Central New York gears up as an advanced manufacturing hub, local and state government, development organizations, educators, unions and tech companies are collaborating on plans to educate and train a workforce capable of making these industrial investments a long-term…

Business & Economy

Blackstone LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Win in the 2025 New York Business Plan Competition

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Three Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY, held in Albany on April 24. Carolyn Fernandes G’25 (College…

Campus & Community

Applications for Spring 2026 Study Abroad Programs Open May 15

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, By Ashley Barletta

Beginning May 15, students can apply for spring 2026 study abroad programs through Syracuse Abroad. From bustling cities to small towns across the globe, the University opens the door to over 60 study abroad destinations—ensuring every student can experience their…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Faculty Pablo Sequero Named Winner of 2025 Architectural League Prize

Monday, April 28, 2025, By Julie Sharkey

School of Architecture faculty member Pablo Sequero’s firm, salazarsequeromedina, has been named to the newest cohort of winners in the biennial Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers, one of North America’s most prestigious awards for young practitioners. “An…

Campus & Community

Faculty Experts Debate the Benefits of Banning Cell Phones in Schools

Monday, April 28, 2025, By John Boccacino

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide. At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while in New York, a proposed “bell-to-bell” is going to the…

Campus & Community

Outstanding Teaching Assistants Recognized at Graduate School Ceremony

Friday, April 25, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The important work and contributions of teaching assistants were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is given to teaching assistants who have demonstrated excellence in the role through activities such as…