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Undergraduate Students Awarded the 2021 Norma Slepecky Research Prize

Monday, April 26, 2021, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) announced two STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) undergraduate researchers were recognized for their resilience, advancement and research excellence at the annual Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Ceremony. Laurel White, a physics major in the…

Health & Society

New Research Shows Pain-Relieving Effects of CBD

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Keith Kobland

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug and it’s certainly creating wonder profits. By some estimates, the cannabidiol (or CBD) market could be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. While users tout its effectiveness in pain relief, up until now…

Campus & Community

Annual Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholar Convocation to Be Held April 30

Thursday, April 22, 2021, By News Staff

The annual Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholar Convocation will be held virtually on Friday, April 30, at 4 p.m. ET. The convocation honors the achievements of the 2020-21 Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars, and pays tribute to the Syracuse University students, Lockerbie…

Campus & Community

Watch Pomp and Ceremony of the 104th Chancellor’s Review Award Ceremony Live on April 23

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

The 104th Chancellor’s Review Award Ceremony will be streamed live at 2:30 p.m. April 23. The review is an annual tradition that showcases Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Syracuse University and its partner schools…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Updates to the University Senate

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate, Chancellor Kent Syverud gave an overview of COVID-19 vaccination progress and Commencement, as well as highlighting recent academic honors received by faculty and students. Thanks, Professor Haddix. Our University is often blessed to…

Arts & Culture

‘Exhibition Interrupted’ to Honor Work of Retiring Professor Anne Munly

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

“Exhibition Interrupted,” a display of work designed by School of Architecture Professor Anne Munly, will open Tuesday, April 27 in the Slocum Hall Marble Room and online. Munly is retiring at the end of the spring 2021 semester following more…

Campus & Community

Important Update for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By News Staff

The American Rescue Plan Act has allowed the University to offer eligible faculty and staff an expanded option for managing their 2021 dependent care expenses through their Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Effective immediately, employees have the option to…

STEM

Intelligence++ Competition Winners Announced

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Three interdisciplinary teams won the inaugural Intelligence++ design and entrepreneurship competition held at Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars (LaunchPad) on April 16. MeetCute won the $15,000 gold prize, HG Sensory won the $10,000 silver prize and Fundwurx won…

Campus & Community

Make the Most of Your Wellness Day | Public Health Reminders

Tuesday, April 20, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With the second Wellness Day approaching tomorrow, I hope you are looking forward to another day of recharging and practicing self-care. We are once again offering a full schedule of activities that promote well-being and engagement,…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Instructor Wins 2021 Ragdale Ring Competition

Monday, April 19, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Almost Studio, a Brooklyn-based design practice co-founded by Anthony Gagliardi, School of Architecture instructor, and Dorian Booth, Yale School of Architecture lecturer, along with junior designer Isabella Calidonio Stechmann ’20 (B.Arch), recently won the 2021 Ragdale Ring competition for their…