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College of Visual and Performing Arts Receives $19.8 Million from Dorothea Shaffer Estate
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has received $19.8 million from the estate of Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer ’33, H’90, an alumna of the School of Art and an honorary member of the University’s Board of Trustees. The bequest…
Scholar Spotlight: Ariel Ash-Shakoor
Ariel Ash-Shakoor, a bioengineering Ph.D. student, studies how cells behave on specialized polymers in the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (SBI), and is a founder of K-12 STEM tutoring program in the Syracuse City School District that aims to inspire deeper interest…
CSTEP Students Participate in Annual Conference
Eight scholars in the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) presented their research at CSTEP’s 24th Annual Statewide Student Conference. The conference theme this year was “Journeys Beyond Excellence,” and was aimed at embodying the nearly 30 years of…
Entrepreneurs Wiley Cerilli, Patrick Ambron to participate in Blackstone LaunchPad Grand Opening
Two high-profile entrepreneurs who attended the University will be featured guests at the grand opening of the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University on April 19. The 1 p.m. event at Bird Library includes a formal ceremony, ribbon cutting, reception and…
Four Honorary Degrees to Be Awarded at Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement
A lifelong wildlife conservationist; a football icon and esteemed business and civic leader; a towering figure in the world of communications; and a renowned writer will receive honorary degrees for their contributions in their fields.
University Lectures Hosts ‘Serial’ Co-Creator/Host Sarah Koenig
The 2015-16 season of the University Lectures concludes Tuesday, April 12, with Sarah Koenig, host and co-creator of the wildly popular podcast “Serial” and named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” of 2015. Koenig’s lecture is free and…
Syracuse Stage and Department of Drama Announce ‘Mary Poppins’ as Next Holiday Show
A beloved family musical brightens the holiday season as Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama combine to present “Mary Poppins” Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and one of the most popular Disney movies of…
Blues and Jazz Performer Madeleine Peyroux to Headline Syracuse Stage Gala
Madeleine Peyroux, a blues and jazz singer often compared to Billie Holiday, will perform live in concert at Gala 2016, Syracuse Stage’s major annual fundraiser. The event will take place on Friday, June 10, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine…
Finalists Announced in Newhouse School’s 10th Annual Mirror Awards Competition
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced the finalists in the 2016 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony June 9 in New York City. The finalists, chosen…
Tips for Better Writing: How to Get Started on that Research Paper
Need to get started on that end of semester research paper? Make sure you understand the assignment, try an outline and carefully select your sources, among other tips for doing your best work, according to consultants with the Writing Center.