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STEM

Forward-Looking Philanthropy Boosts Investment in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Friday, December 20, 2024, By Eileen Korey

For many years, William T. “Ted” Frantz ’80, P’13 has been a faithful contributor to his alma mater, donating annually to the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering….

Campus & Community

Clements Internship Award Helps Students Advance Their Research, Gain Professional Experience

Monday, December 16, 2024, By John Boccacino

Erica Kiduko G’25, who grew up in Tanzania, decided to use her 2023-24 Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Award to help further her research and promote education around gender-based violence through a nonprofit in the country. Kiduko, who is pursuing…

Media Tip Sheets

New Research: Asthma Cases and Racial Disparities

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

The Lerner Center presents a new research brief on asthma prevalence in the United States. Written by Ali Jones, a student at Syracuse University, and Marc A. Garcia, associate professor in the sociology department at the Maxwell School, this brief…

Syracuse Views Fall 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

We want to know how you experience Syracuse University. Take a photo and share it with us. We select photos from a variety of sources. Submit photos of your University experience by sending them directly to Syracuse University News at…

Campus & Community

What Does Seventh-Generation Thinking Mean?

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, By Renée K. Gadoua

When Haudenosaunee gather for a meal or event, they begin with the Thanksgiving Address. “Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue,” opens this statement of values, translated from the Mohawk version to English. “We…

STEM

Diving Into an Immersive Experience With Gravitational Waves

Friday, November 1, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Science festivals offer a platform for researchers to demystify complex scientific phenomena and help the public better understand the relevance and importance of their work. By making science accessible to broader audiences, it can also inspire future scientists to pursue…

Media, Law & Policy

‘It’s a Hard Call’: Professor Sabrina Butler Discusses Process Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Martin Walls

Across the United States, school administrators, parents, and students—as well as public health officials, attorneys, and teachers unions—are debating whether or not to limit or even ban the use of smartphones and similar devices in schools “from the first to…

Campus & Community

Office of the Chief Financial Officer Releases Updated University Gift Policy

Monday, October 21, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University has updated its policy governing gifts, including retirement and life event gifts, charitable gifts and unallowable gifts. The updated policy, which applies to all University faculty, staff and students, can be found here. Some items of note included within…

Health & Society

At Maxwell School, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, By Jessica Smith

For nearly a century, in the north entrance to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, a lone statue of President George Washington greeted all who entered the school. A former farmer, land surveyor, American Revolutionary War hero and…

Arts & Culture

Illustrator, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, “My Hair is a Book” (Harper Collins) and “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story” (Philomel Books). Using acrylic…