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The Road to Developing Sustainable Infrastructure

Thursday, June 6, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

As the construction industry faces challenges in infrastructure maintenance, Syracuse University has established the Infrastructure Institute to develop new approaches to address these issues. Under the leadership of Director Min Liu, the Abdallah H. Yabroudi Endowed Professor in Sustainable Civil…

Campus & Community

New Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees Named

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, By News Staff

The Board of Trustees welcomes four new undergraduate, graduate and law student representatives to the board. All have been deeply engaged in student activities while pursuing diverse career paths and will bring new insights to the governance process. The undergraduate…

Campus & Community

6 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Syracuse University has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Trustees. All innovators in their fields, the new members bring diverse backgrounds and experiences as entrepreneurs, investors, executives and visionaries. The new members are Nomi Bergman,…

Campus & Community

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…

Campus & Community

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,…

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….

Campus & Community

JMA Dome Box Office to Close for the Summer; Re-open August 2024

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Due to the ongoing construction at the JMA Wireless Dome, the box office located at Gate B will be closed beginning on Monday, May 20. The location will re-open in late August. The JMA Dome Box Office staff will still…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates to University Senate on Shared Governance Related to Honorary Degrees, Benefits, Sustainability and Athletics

Thursday, April 18, 2024, By News Staff

Thank you, Professor Reed. Can we all clap for the professor? Twenty-five days to Commencement. It’s hard to believe and package it. Today I’m going to be very brief. I do want to note with great sorrow the passing last…

Campus & Community

How Syracuse University Is Making a Difference Through Its Sustainability Efforts (Podcast)

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, By John Boccacino

What does it mean for Syracuse University to invent and demonstrate cutting-edge sustainability initiatives? It means reducing the University’s environmental impact responsibly by identifying, promoting and implementing practices that will meet our current needs without compromising the needs of future…

STEM

Aerodynamics of Avian Flight: ECS Professor Studying Impact of Strong Wind Gusts

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

Boasting an impressive wingspan of over seven feet, the golden eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in North America. In addition to being cunning, skilled hunters and their ability to soar effortlessly for hours, golden eagles might…