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Campus & Community

Syracuse University Announces Historic Commitment to Financial Aid; 2020-21 Tuition and Fee Rates; and New, Expanded Opportunities for Financial Support

Tuesday, May 12, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s 2020-21 budget includes a substantial increase in student financial aid, reaching a historic level of $300 million. That financial commitment, which represents a 7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year, will ensure the doors of opportunity are…

Business & Economy

‘To Spur the Economic Recovery, Spend Your Stimulus Check’

Saturday, May 9, 2020, By News Staff

Bhavneet Walia is an assistant professor of public health in the Falk College. As we all fight this battle against a mostly unknown virus, we are wondering how and when the economic recovery will start. Fortunately, Walia says, past economic…

Campus & Community

Financial Resources and Support Available to Students

Friday, May 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Over the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented financial challenges for many in our Syracuse University community. We also recognize that for some the impact has been greater and may require additional support. That is why…

Yingyi Ma

Associate Professor of Sociology; Director of Asian/Asian American Studies; Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research
Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel, Chaplains Find Virtual Ways to Provide Spiritual Nourishment and Connection

Thursday, April 30, 2020, By News Staff

Hendricks Chapel launched a new ministry, Music and Message, last year. The popular weekly gatherings feature musical performances and spoken reflections from a diversity of religious and spiritual perspectives. When on-campus activities were suspended in March due to the COVID-19…

Health & Society

School of Architecture Student Composes Original Song Supporting Fight Against COVID-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

When Chengdu native Yajie (Lannie) Lan ’24 (B.Arch) heard about the wide-spreading coronavirus outbreak affecting her home country, she was deeply concerned and wanted to support the fight against the epidemic in her own way. Lan reached out to two…

Campus & Community

Why Relationships Matter (Maybe Now More Than Ever)

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, By Jen Plummer

The quality of our relationships is the single biggest predictor of our happiness—more so than business success, physical health, wealth, status or fame. While we may be in the unique position of either spending a bit too much time with…

Health & Society

Human Development, Addictions Studies Are the Base for Senior’s Social Work Career

Monday, April 20, 2020, By Valerie Pietra

In her hometown of New Haven, Connecticut, senior Rachel Brennan ’20 was encouraged to join the Orange family when she heard alumni talk about their time at Syracuse University. The academic disciplines in the Falk College convinced Brennan that Syracuse…

Houston, We Have Splashdown

Friday, April 17, 2020, By News Staff

April 17 is the 50th anniversary of the splashdown of Apollo 13 after the aborted mission to the moon. The event was watched by an estimated 40 million Americans. The Apollo 13 space mission was made famous for not landing…

Campus & Community

Need to Set Up a Schedule for Academic Success? A Peer Coach or Tutor Can Help with That

Tuesday, April 14, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Are you a student struggling with managing your time with online classes, coursework, studying and downtime? Or just need some advice in adjusting to this new learning environment? A peer tutor or coach through the Center for Learning and Student…