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Dire Wolves Resurrected? Bioethics Expert Questions the Reality of “De-Extinction” Amid Genetic Engineering Milestone
It’s a headline sure to grab a reader’s attention – after thousands of years of extinction, a biotechnology company claims it has brought back the dire wolf through genetic engineering. But is this milestone truly “de-extinction,” and what are some…
Life Together Initiative to Host ‘Decoding Deception’ Lecture March 26
On March 26, members of the University community will come together in an interactive lecture session to explore how to confront mis- and disinformation to restore public trust and strengthen democracy. “Decoding Deception: Advancing Critical Thinking to Strengthen Democracy” will…
Life Together Initiative to Expand in the Spring 2025 Semester
The “Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy” initiative will expand in the Spring 2025 semester, building on the success of its October 2024 facilitated community conversation. The initiative focuses on developing essential skills for civil dialogue…
Beth Kubala Named New York State Bar Association’s Veteran Advocate of the Year
Elizabeth “Beth” Kubala, teaching professor and director of veteran and military affairs in the College of Law, has been selected as the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Judge Robert T. Russell Veteran Advocate Award. This award recognizes “an attorney…
FYS Students, Staff to Assist in Rescue Mission Telethon Dec. 8
Every year, Syracuse University students positively impact Central New York through community-engaged learning and volunteer service. This is especially true for students participating in First Year Seminar (FYS), a required one-credit course for all first-year and transfer students. FYS program…
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair Receive National Recognition as Interfaith America Innovation Fellows
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair, chaplains at Hendricks Chapel, model how friendship and understanding can transcend and transform adversity. Through the Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship they co-founded, Bair and Durić have helped the Syracuse University campus community unlock the…
ECS Professor Elizabeth Carter Studies, Forecasts Floods
After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the southern coastline of the United States in 2005, Elizabeth Carter found herself on the Gulf Coast following the tropical storm’s aftermath. Witnessing the devastating impact of the hurricane on infrastructure and communities, she decided to…
University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion
Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments,…
Hendricks Chapel Welcomes United Methodist Chaplain
Hendricks Chapel is excited to introduce Rev. Jee Hae Song as United Methodist chaplain. “I am delighted to welcome Rev. Song to our campus community,” says Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel. “To partner with Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez…
Electability Giveth and Electability Taketh Away
Reporters looking for experts to discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, please see these comments from Syracuse University faculty. Please contact Ellen James Mbuqe at ejmbuqe@syr.edu to arrange an interview with any of them. Associate Professor…