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Blackstone LaunchPad Student Start-Ups Win in the 2025 New York Business Plan Competition

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Three Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY, held in Albany on April 24. Carolyn Fernandes G’25 (College…

Media, Law & Policy

Advance Local, Newhouse School Launch Investigative Reporting Fellowship Program

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, By Genaro Armas

A new collaboration with Advance Local will provide Newhouse School journalism students opportunities to write and report on investigative projects with local impact for newsrooms across the country. The David Newhouse Investigative Reporting Fellowship program, which launched this year in…

Campus & Community

Sharing Adoption Stories for Shelter Pet Day

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, By Vanessa Marquette

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated each year on April 30. The day serves as a reminder of the critical need for pet adoption—especially from overcrowded shelters where animals face the highest risk of euthanasia. Adopting from these…

Campus & Community

Faculty Experts Debate the Benefits of Banning Cell Phones in Schools

Monday, April 28, 2025, By John Boccacino

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide. At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while in New York, a proposed “bell-to-bell” is going to the…

Campus & Community

Outstanding Teaching Assistants Recognized at Graduate School Ceremony

Friday, April 25, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The important work and contributions of teaching assistants were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is given to teaching assistants who have demonstrated excellence in the role through activities such as…

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Excellence in Graduate Education Awardees

Friday, April 25, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Ten Syracuse University faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award at a campus ceremony April 24. The award, given annually by the Graduate School, honors professors who have had a significant impact on graduate…

Campus & Community

Doctoral Students Earn Summer Funding to Support Dissertation Completion

Thursday, April 24, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Summer Funding Competition provides dissertation fellowships to late-stage doctoral students to facilitate progress to degree and dissertation completion. The $4,500 awards are given annually by the Graduate School. This year’s recipients are: Jeffrey Adams, English, College of Arts and…

Campus & Community

Libraries Accepting Applications for Student Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is accepting undergraduate and graduate applications for its Student Library Advisory Board for the Fall 2025 semester. Applications from active students in good standing, regardless of year or discipline, are due by May 6. Selected students who…

Campus & Community

Mountain Goat Run May 4 to Lead to Road Closures, Shuttle Delays on Campus

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The 47th Annual Mountain Goat Run will take place Sunday, May 4. More than 2,500 runners are expected to take part in the race, which will affect traffic and roads in the city throughout the day. The 10-mile course traverses…

Campus & Community

Leagues Ahead in Their Career Planning Thanks to Winston Fisher Seminar

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Casey Schad

With so many career possibilities open to them, how can students explore which fits their interests? The A&S | Maxwell Office of Student Success offers a variety of programming to facilitate career exploration and readiness, such as immersion trips. Over spring break,…