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Alumnus Endows Undergraduate Research Award to Honor Big Thinkers

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Eileen Korey

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…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Adds 4 New Board of Advisors Members

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Robert Conrad

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…

Campus & Community

‘Be the Change:’ María De Jesús G’11 on Educational Leadership, Making a Difference Beyond the Classroom

Monday, February 14, 2022, By Martin Walls

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,…

Health & Society

Falk Professor Roopnarine Leads International Discussion on Benefit of Childhood Play

Friday, February 11, 2022, By Matt Michael

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…

Media Tip Sheets

Can Putin achieve any of his objectives?

Friday, February 11, 2022, By Ellen Mbuqe

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…

Campus & Community

Weekend Preview: 119 Euclid Artwalk | Silent Disco Roller Skating | Orange After Dark: ‘Pal’entine’s Day

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By News Staff

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…

Campus & Community

Search Committee Appointed to Identify University’s Next Vice President for Research

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

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…

STEM

Women in Science Day Profile: Biomaterials Engineer Developing Smart Materials of the Future

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

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…

Health & Society

Heavy Lifting: Strength and Conditioning Internship Provides Hands-On Experience for Exercise Science Students

Thursday, February 10, 2022, By Matt Michael

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…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Is Alive With the Sound of New Music

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, By Delaney Van Wey

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,”…