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Mechanical Engineering Student Ruohan Xu Receives Norma Slepecky Undergraduate Research Prize

Friday, June 2, 2023, By News Staff

Recent mechanical engineering and applied mathematics graduate Ruohan Xu ’23, G’24, has received the Norma Slepecky Undergraduate Prize for his research activities. Xu received the award from the Women in Science and Engineering Review Committee and was nominated by his…

STEM

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Sam Clemence to Receive Deep Foundations Institute Legends Award

Thursday, June 1, 2023, By Alex Dunbar

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the DFI Educational Trust Legends Committee has chosen Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Sam Clemence as a recipient of one of the DFI Legends Awards for 2023. This award was established to honor practitioners…

Campus & Community

Applications Now Open for Spring 2024 Study Abroad Programs

Thursday, June 1, 2023, By Ashley Barletta

With the summer season officially underway, there is no better time for students to start planning for their spring semester abroad. Students can now apply for spring 2024 study abroad programs through Syracuse Abroad. With over 60 program options in…

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DPS Accepting Sign-Ups for R.A.D. Summer Session

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, By Alex Haessig

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting sign-ups for its R.A.D. summer session. R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationally known self-defense program. This women-only self-defense course is being offered exclusively to Syracuse…

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Syracuse Stage Adds 2 Musicals to 50th Anniversary Season

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage announced two musicals that will complete the lineup for the organization’s 50th anniversary season. Audiences are immersed in the soulful music of Billie Holiday with Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Oct. 18 through Nov. 5. Closing…

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Supporting, Advocating for Trans Youth Will Help Them Thrive As Adults

Friday, May 26, 2023, By Daryl Lovell

The list of states that have passed or are considering bans against gender-affirming care is growing, and even more states have anti-LGBTQ bills under legislative review. As Pride Month gets underway, advocates say it’s more important than ever to support…

STEM

Physics and Mathematics Major Chance Baggett ’24 Named an Astronaut Scholar

Friday, May 26, 2023, By Jen Plummer

Chance Baggett, a rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying physics and mathematics and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, has been named a 2023-24 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Founded…

Campus & Community

2023-24 Parking Rates Announced

Friday, May 26, 2023, By News Staff

Syracuse University has set its parking rates for the 2023-24 academic year. The University’s rates, which align with those of peer institutions, provide funding for technology upgrades and capital improvements to parking lots and garages across campus. Employee rates for…

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Lutheran Chaplain Announces Retirement

Thursday, May 25, 2023, By Dara Harper

After 15 years of service as Lutheran Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel, Rev. Gail Riina has announced her retirement, effective at the end of July. Pastor Gail (as she is often known by students) served in numerous campus contexts throughout her…

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Dean J. Cole Smith Talks With FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam G’89 About Leadership and Advice for Current Students

Thursday, May 25, 2023, By Alex Dunbar

Raj Subramaniam G’89 is the president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corporation. He has more than 30 years of industry experience at FedEx and is responsible for several recent transformational initiatives, including revitalizing the company’s operating strategy, profitably growing…