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Arts & Culture

Celebrating Latine Heritage Month 2024 With Music, Mocktails and More

Thursday, September 12, 2024, By News Staff

The University is proud to present a vibrant lineup of events celebrating Latine Heritage Month—recognized officially between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 each year—from Monday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 26. This annual celebration provides opportunities for students, faculty and…

STEM

Creating STEM Career Pathways for Local High Schoolers

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Thanks to a new National Science Foundation grant, Syracuse University’s physics department doubles the number of Syracuse-area high school participants in their paid summer internship program. STEM jobs are quickly becoming the backbone of America. By 2031, STEM occupations are projected…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Adds 4 New Advisory Board Members in 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Charlie Poag

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of four esteemed individuals to its advisory board throughout 2024. These new members will join the current board in offering strategic counsel to the University on enhancing programs…

Arts & Culture

Bio Artist Eduardo Kac to Present Wali Lecture at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 24

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The creator of the term “bio art,” an expressive form that interprets scientific principles and concepts through artistic installations, exhibitions and performances, is the keynote speaker for the University’s annual Kashi and Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and…

Health & Society

School of Education Welcomes 6 New Faculty Members

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Martin Walls

The School of Education welcomes six new faculty members in fall 2024, with expertise in counseling and counselor education; faculty development; instructional design, development and evaluation; inclusive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education; and music education. “I very much…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Receives Graham Foundation Organizational Grant

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, By Julie Sharkey

As part of its 2024 grant cycle funding, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts recently announced 33 new grants, totaling $390,000, in support of projects led by organizations around the world—including a publication by the Syracuse…

Veterans

Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

Monday, September 9, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…

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…

Arts & Culture

Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

Thursday, September 5, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his plays. In professor of English Stephanie Shirilan’s class, ENG 411: Doing Shakespeare, which was offered in…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Symposium Focuses on Building a Stronger Community

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

In today’s interconnected world, cultural competency, critical thinking and innovative problem solving are important proficiencies that are highly sought after by employers. The Institute for the Future predicts that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not…