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Alumnus Endows Undergraduate Research Award to Honor Big Thinkers
A newly endowed fund set up to support undergraduate interdisciplinary research recognizes the importance of connecting diverse fields of thought in generating new ideas. It also reflects the experiences and passions of William Hrushesky ’69 who graduated cum laude with…
College of Law Adds 4 New Board of Advisors Members
Syracuse University College of Law has appointed four new Board of Advisors members: Peter Carmen L’91, Prashanth (PJ) Jayachandran G’98, L’98, Benita Miller L’96 and David Wales L’95. These appointments reflect the heft of the College of Law’s alumni and…
‘Be the Change:’ María De Jesús G’11 on Educational Leadership, Making a Difference Beyond the Classroom
When María De Jesús G’11 was an undergraduate at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, she worked as a cashier at Nojaim’s Supermarket, once an anchor of the city’s Near Westside neighborhood. “My interest in leadership began there,” recalls De Jesús,…
Falk Professor Roopnarine Leads International Discussion on Benefit of Childhood Play
Born into poverty in Guyana, a country roughly the size of Idaho in the northeastern corner of South America, Jaipaul Roopnarine had to contend with hunger, neighborhood violence and other adverse early childhood experiences. As a way of escaping this…
Can Putin achieve any of his objectives?
Syracuse University professor Brian Taylor, who specializes in Russian politics, says that it is hard to see Russian President Vladimir Putin achieving any of his goals in the current situation along the Russia/Ukraine border. “It’s hard to imagine Vladimir Putin…
Weekend Preview: 119 Euclid Artwalk | Silent Disco Roller Skating | Orange After Dark: ‘Pal’entine’s Day
Dear Students and Families: As you have settled into new routines for the first few weeks of the spring semester, I hope you have made time in your schedules for activities and meaningful opportunities to reflect, recharge and connect. This…
Search Committee Appointed to Identify University’s Next Vice President for Research
Update: On Feb. 23, 2022, Provost Ritter announced that Romita Ray, professor, College of Arts and Sciences, will join the search committee. Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Gretchen Ritter today announced the members of the search committee for the…
Women in Science Day Profile: Biomaterials Engineer Developing Smart Materials of the Future
Scientist Mary Beth Browning Monroe is developing materials for healing the human body that could make a tremendous difference in life or death situations. These biomaterials—easy to use and highly effective—could control bleeding within wounds, especially critical in instances where…
Heavy Lifting: Strength and Conditioning Internship Provides Hands-On Experience for Exercise Science Students
As the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse, women’s ice hockey and women’s tennis teams, Mike Missen knows the key to thriving in his profession is the ability to take the intricacies of what you’ve…
Hendricks Chapel Is Alive With the Sound of New Music
A world-premiere performance is a big deal for a composer. “It’s the first time you get to hear your piece performed live in front of an audience, which is an exhilarating experience. It’s really the debut of your creative output,”…