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Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Interim Department Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, By Emma Ertinger

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is excited to announce that Professor Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang has been appointed interim department chair of mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE), as of July 1, 2025. Zhang serves as executive director of…

Arts & Culture

VPA Announces New Drama Department Chair

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has appointed Eleanor Holdridge as the new chair of the Department of Drama effective July 1. Holdridge comes to Syracuse University from the Catholic University of America, where she served as professor…

Campus & Community

Libraries Receives Grant for Book Repair Workshop

Monday, June 30, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Access and Resource Sharing received a Central New York Library Resources Council Catalyst Grant for $2,000 to provide train-the-trainer workshops on book repair to local school district media specialists. Preservation librarian Marianne Hanley submitted the…

Media Tip Sheets

5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

Monday, June 2, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

The smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is reaching many regions within the U.S., including as far south as Georgia. Air quality is deteriorating in the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast, prompting health advisories in many cities. In Canada,…

STEM

At the Intersection of Research and Innovation: Biomedical Engineer Luiza Owuor ’26 Prepares for Career as a Medical Scientist

Monday, April 21, 2025, By John Boccacino

While many of her peers were enjoying the time off between high school graduation and starting college, Luiza Owuor ’26 was participating in the University’s Career Acceleration via Rigorous Educational Experiences in Research (CAREER) program, which introduces students to the…

Campus & Community

‘Empowered and Prepared to Contribute’: Awards of Excellence Honorees Reflect on Maxwell School’s Impact

Friday, April 4, 2025, By Jessica Youngman

Standing on stage before an audience of Maxwell School community members, Sahil Jain ’13 B.A. (IR) reflected on the “incredible people, valuable lessons and pivotal experiences” leading to his receipt of the school’s Compass Award for exceptional accomplishments as an…

Campus & Community

Campus Departments Reminded to Register Summer Programs Involving Minors

Friday, April 4, 2025, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The University continues to strengthen its commitment to the safety of minors (children under the age of 18 who are not matriculated University students) who are invited to campus or participating in programs operated, controlled or sponsored by the University….

Campus & Community

Maxwell Panel Weighs the Implications of the Proposed Dismantling of the Department of Education

Friday, March 21, 2025, By News Staff

What’s the role of the U.S. Department of Education? If the department were to be dismantled—as proposed by the Trump administration—how would students, families and universities be affected? Those are a few of the questions examined by a multidisciplinary panel…

Campus & Community

Drama Department to Remember Christina “Elise” Wobbe ’28 March 2

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, By Erica Blust

The Department of Drama in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts will host a Celebration of Life in remembrance of first-year musical theater major Christina “Elise” Wobbe on Sunday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. The gathering, which is…

Campus & Community

‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Performances will be held Feb. 21 to March 2 in the…