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Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo

Monday, May 13, 2024, By Caroline K. Reff

Christian Santangelo, professor and director of graduate studies in the physics department in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and member of the BioInspired Institute, is the 2024 recipient of the William Wasserstrom Prize in recognition of his exemplary…

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Graduate Aims to Bring Visibility to Indigenous Community Through Fashion

Friday, May 10, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Growing up, Yegunahareeta (Hareeta) Printup ’24 was immersed in the tradition and beauty of Indigenous culture. Printup, a fashion design major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), a 2024 VPA Scholar, a Haudenosaunee Promise Scholar and a…

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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael ‘Mike’ Falcone ’57

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Michael “Mike” Falcone ’57 often said he was born into a family of entrepreneurs, and when he passed away on April 10, 2024, accolades poured in for the man who helped develop millions of square feet of office buildings, shopping…

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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Eileen Korey

“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of Law graduate, trustee, advisor, engaged alumnus and generous philanthropist. “Bernie’s IQ was so high and,…

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7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Seven student-designed products, services and technologies meant to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities won recognition and seed funding at the Intelligence++ Showcase on April 25. The showcase is the culmination of the two-semester Intelligence++ (DES 400/600) course taught…

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Celebrating the Successes of First-Generation College Students

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, By John Boccacino

A trio of first-generation college students have demonstrated hard work and resiliency and shown how they ultimately set themselves on the path that will culminate Sunday morning inside the JMA Wireless Dome when they become the first members of their…

Media, Law & Policy

IDJC Report Tracks Influence of Social Media Ads on Presidential Primaries

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, By News Staff

More than 1,800 groups have collectively spent an estimated $15.3 million to pay for social media advertising that mentions President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump or other presidential candidates, according to a new report from Syracuse University’s Institute for…

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Commencement 2024: What You Need to Know

Monday, May 6, 2024, By News Staff

Bring on the pomp and circumstance! Graduates, it’s time for Commencement Weekend 2024! It’s the moment to recognize your academic accomplishments and celebrate with family and friends and the University community. Syracuse University’s Commencement exercises will be held in the…

Business & Economy

Inaugural Whitman Dean’s Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Challenge Awards $25,000 in Prizes

Friday, May 3, 2024, By Caroline K. Reff

Bandages that monitor for diabetic foot ulcers and creating safe spaces for conversations about sexual wellness and self-love were just some of the winning innovations presented at the Whitman School Dean’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Innovation Challenge on April 18….