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Campus & Community

A $2.5M Challenge to Build Futures for People With Disabilities

Friday, November 8, 2024, By Eileen Korey

How do you inspire people to open their hearts and provide the support to raise the hefty sum of $2.5 million? Just ask retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert “Rob” P. Taishoff ’86 who sees opportunities where others see obstacles, and…

Media Tip Sheets

What Happens to the Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Trump Following His Election?

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he continues to face a barrage of legal actions against him.  Syracuse University law professor Gregory Germain has been following the criminal and civil cases. In this article,…

Campus & Community

Applications Open for SOURCE Explore 2025, an Undergraduate Short-Term Research Experience

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

The Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) is offering six short-term, hands-on research experiences for first- and second-year undergraduate students on four Fridays from January through February 2025 called SOURCE Explore. SOURCE Explore introduces curious students with…

Campus & Community

Running Legend Kathrine Switzer’s Message to Falk College Students: ‘Go Out and Get It’

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, By Matt Michael

When Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 famously became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon in 1967, women in the United States could not apply for, yet alone own, their own credit cards. In fact, women weren’t…

Campus & Community

Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Five Syracuse University alumni—all prominent entertainment industry professionals—participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they have witnessed and experienced in that industry. The event, “Lender Conversation in Los Angeles: Seeking…

Business & Economy

Annual Whitman Salzberg Awards Recognize Leaders in Supply Chain, Highlight Companies’ Expertise in Research and Best Practices

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, By Dawn McWilliams

The Whitman School of Management held the 75th Annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program on Oct. 3, enhancing student learning by bringing in high level executives in the transportation and supply chain fields for companies that are moving the…

Campus & Community

Applications Open for Workshop on Information Literacy and Technological Agility Competency

Friday, November 1, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is accepting applications for its faculty Information Literacy and Technological Agility (ILTA) professional development workshop, to be held on Jan. 7, 2025. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bird Library. This is the third time the…

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…

STEM

Research Distinction Awards Presented at BioInspired Symposium

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The BioInspired Institute’s third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional…

STEM

NSF Grant in Biology Aims to Boost STEM Student Retention Through Hands-On Research

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

As technology advances, companies face a growing need to hire graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, finding the ideal candidate can be difficult at times due to a limited pool of applicants. Part of the reason…