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Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17: A Rising Career in International Disability Rights
Before arriving in Syracuse to pursue a master of laws degree, Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17 was already an experienced human rights lawyer. In her native Peru she served as a commissioner at the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as a professor…
Shark Week – Enough Science?
Bob Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the NBC News story “Some experts worry Shark Week focuses too much on the sensational, not enough on…
Why Are Celebrities Obsessed with Smiley Faces in Fashion?
Bob Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Billboard for the article “Why Justin Bieber, J Balvin and more are obsessed with smiley faces in fashion.” In…
How Research Enhances Students’ Educational Experience
Syracuse University’s ranking as a top-tier research institution demonstrates a perpetual commitment to creating new, diverse knowledge. And, extraordinary research does much more than produce unique scientific insight. It also sparks remarkable educational experiences and outcomes for students in every…
Solar Cell Manufacturer’s ‘Flexible’ Approach Brings Renewable Energy to Unprecedented Places
It’s 2019, and the world continues its rapid transformation. The physical Earth itself is changing in a time defined by environmental disruption, while exponential advancements in high tech are happening throughout the world. As the planet and technology undergo these…
HEOP Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Students; Receives $9.5 Million in Funding
Kessia Garnett ’19 graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the College of Arts and Sciences. She was a dean’s list student and a HEOP Scholar of Distinction. Garnett says the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) gave…
National Science Foundation I-Corps Comes to Syracuse University This Fall
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) gives researchers the opportunity to combine their strong technical and scientific knowledge with an entrepreneurial mindset. The program accelerates the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded research projects with the goal of…
150 Years of Tradition Showcased at Syracuse University Exhibition
In celebration of Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial, Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) will host the exhibition “150 Years of Tradition at Syracuse University” on the sixth floor of Bird Library from Sept. 5 through spring 2020. Curated by…
Student Veterans Prepare for Success at Fifth Annual Warrior-Scholar Project
Last week, for the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University hosted the esteemed Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), a no-cost academic boot camp for first-year student veterans. Hosted at just 18 institutions nationwide, the WSP empowers enlisted military veterans by providing…
Work Underway Along Comstock Avenue to Install New Gas Main
National Grid is in the process of installing a gas main along the east side of Comstock Avenue, from Stratford Street extending south and across East Colvin Street. The work is expected to be completed by mid-August. During the installation…