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Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift
Like many young women with an interest in science, Laura Feldman ’81 thought about a career in medicine when she entered Syracuse University. But she was daunted by the statistics and her future prospects: At the time, women were not…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers 2023 Winter Message to the University Community
Chancellor Kent Syverud shared his 2023 Winter Message to the University community in a virtual message. Below is the text of his remarks. Greetings! I welcome all friends of Syracuse University to a new semester and a new year, whether…
Micron Relocation Has High Likelihood of Transforming Central New York’s Economy
Carl Schramm, professor of entrepreneurship and economics in the iSchool, was interviewed for the WRVO story “Micron’s investment could bring a ‘renaissance of central New York.’” The article highlights Micron moving to Clay and the possibility of it restoring the…
Reviving Religion
Many reports, including this one from the Pew Research Center, say Christians could make up less than half of the U.S. population in the near future. The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., serves as Dean of Hendricks Chapel and Professor of…
Queen Elizabeth as one of the last connections with the WWII generation
For ongoing coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth and her legacy, please see comments from Syracuse University professor and historian Alan Allport. Allport specializes in the history of Britain in the period of the two world wars. His most…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Loneliness and Connection
From arriving to a new college environment to life’s transitions, students may at times feel disconnected. “The same way we must put time, effort and understanding into academics, we must put time, effort and understanding into our connections with ourselves…
Fall 2022 Public Health Guidelines
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: I hope you are having a great summer and enjoying time with friends and family. On campus, we are working hard to prepare for an exciting fall semester, and to welcome new and returning…
Hoping to Eliminate Barriers to Education, InclusiveU Goes to Washington, DC
On any given day, members of Congress and their staff can hold dozens of meetings with concerned citizens and interest groups looking to advocate on behalf of a particular issue. Sometimes these citizens are seeking additional revenue for their cause….
Professor Zhao Qin Receives NSF CAREER Award to Support Mycelium Research
The future of construction materials may exist just inches below the surface of a typical lawn. In between the rocks and soil, a vast microfiber network is constantly assimilating wood chips along with plant waste. You may not see the…
Fueling Student Success With SummerStart
First launched by JoAnn K. May nearly 40 years ago, the SummerStart program has fueled the success of thousands of Syracuse University students. Motivated to enhance students’ unique experiences within academics, campus living, building community and more, faculty and staff…