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Veterans

Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Charlie Poag

On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the country’s veterans will take part in…

Campus & Community

Lender Center Student Fellows Named, Will Work on Public Health Research Project

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced the historical discriminatory practice of redlining. That is a practice where, for decades, financial institutions…

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…

STEM

Future Therapeutic Strategies May Depend on Creative Scientific Approaches Today

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By News Staff

Before any scientific question can be answered, it must be dreamed up. What happens to cause a healthy cell or tissue to change, for instance, isn’t fully understood. While much is known about chemical exposures that can lead to genetic…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8

Thursday, October 31, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. Around 20% of Syracuse University students identify as first-generation. The campus community is invited to…

Media Tip Sheets

Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters looking for an expert to discuss issues around the election and the ongoing anxiety and fear permeating society, please see comments from Shana Gadarian, professor of political science at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and co-author of “Anxious…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Abroad Staff Member Named HEIBO Member of the Year

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Ashley Barletta

Syracuse Abroad Director of Global Operations Shukhrat Aminov was honored as the Member of the Year by Higher Education International Business Officers (HEIBO). According to the organization, the HEIBO Member of the Year exemplifies the HEIBO mission: Being committed to…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee John E. Breyer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Life trustee John E. Breyer’s belief in the immense power of education drove both his passion to serve Syracuse University and his philanthropy to support its students and faculty. His service to the Board of Trustees and the College of…

Campus & Community

Employee Benefits Assessment Council, Established to Provide Input on Benefits, Will Hold Office Hours

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By News Staff

The Employee Benefits Assessment Council (EBAC) was formed last year by Chancellor Kent Syverud to promote better understanding of benefit issues, choices and potential changes. The council assists in facilitating the input of faculty, staff, the University Senate and other…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professor Named Exhibit Columbus University Design Research Fellow

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, By Julie Sharkey

Jess Myers, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, has been named a 2024-25 University Design Research Fellow (UDRF), and part of a national team selected to participate in Exhibit Columbus, featuring a group of designers, artists, architects and landscape…