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Syracuse University Impact

Student Inventors Develop New Way to Secure Wheelchairs in Moving Vehicles

Thursday, September 5, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

Former Syracuse University student Jim DaRin is one of many wheelchair users who rely on adapted vehicles to drive. These vehicles are equipped with a docking system designed to secure the wheelchairs in place while users focus on the road. However, even…

Campus & Community

SU Drama Performs ‘Head Over Heels’ Through March 9

Monday, March 4, 2024, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2023-24 season with the hilarious, genre-blending musical “Head Over Heels” by Jeff Whitty and James Magruder, directed by Kiira Schmidt Carper and Kathleen Wrinn. Performances will be held through March 9 in…

Veterans

‘Black Heel Strings: A Choptank Memoir’ Named 2023 Veterans Writing Award Winner

Friday, November 10, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Press has announced that “Black Heel Strings: A Choptank Memoir” by Robin Michel Caudell is the 2023 Veterans Writing Award winner. Caudell is an award-winning Press-Republican staff writer. Her work-in-progress is a speculative documentary, “Witness Tree at Union…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Heartworm Awareness Month

Thursday, April 6, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder of what the deadly Heartworm disease is and how pet owners can prevent and cure it. Aviva Vincent, assistant teaching professor at Syracuse University’s Falk College, focuses on bi-directional…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: How Will the Banking Crisis of 2023 Affect You?

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

How will the current banking crisis affect you? Gregory Germain, professor of law at Syracuse University’s College of Law, shared some insight below. If you’re interested in speaking with him for an interview, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Experts Respond to Japan’s Population Crisis

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

Many are saying Japan will ‘disappear’ if there is no action on birthrates. Two Syracuse University faculty experts (listed below) can speak on this topic. If you’d like to schedule an interview with either of them, please reach out to…

STEM

ECS Students Attend the 2023 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition

Friday, March 3, 2023, By Alex Dunbar

Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) students Eric Silfies ’23, Brady Arruda ’25, Oliver Raycroft ’25, Max Lipinski ’24 and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Alex Deyhim recently visited the Lockheed Martin (LM) Center for Leadership Excellence in Bethesda, Maryland, for…

Arts & Culture

Graduate Student Jessica McGhee ’19 Finds Passion and Purpose in Creative Arts Therapy

Friday, March 3, 2023, By Jen Plummer

Jessica McGhee is not a human being who is easily defined. Her resume would reveal a 2019 B.F.A. recipient from the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), a current graduate student in VPA’s art therapy program, an intern with…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Climate Change and Outdoor Recreation

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

Climate change is a big part of our everyday conversation around the world. Robert Wilson, an associate professor in the geography and environment department at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, recently expressed concern about the impacts…

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Media Tip Sheet: Ohio’s Toxic Train Wreck – Impacts on Animals and Environment

Monday, February 20, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

A Norfolk Southern freight train with hazardous materials on board derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023. Since then, residents have been demanding answers and help as they’re concerned for their health and safety. Aviva Vincent, Ph.D., assistant teaching…