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Faculty Experts Debate the Benefits of Banning Cell Phones in Schools

Monday, April 28, 2025, By John Boccacino

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide. At least eight states have banned smartphones in public school classrooms, while in New York, a proposed “bell-to-bell” is going to the…

Campus & Community

School of Education Welcomes Indigenous University of Toronto Professor Stephanie J. Waterman ’83, G’04 as Convocation Speaker

Monday, April 28, 2025, By Martin Walls

The School of Education is pleased to announce that Stephanie J. Waterman ’83, G’04 (Onondaga, Turtle Clan), an associate professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of…

STEM

Biologist Reveals New Insights Into Fish’s Unique Attachment Mechanism

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

On a wave-battered rock in the Northern Pacific Ocean, a fish called the sculpin grips the surface firmly to maintain stability in its harsh environment. Unlike sea urchins, which use their glue-secreting tube feet to adhere to their surroundings, sculpins…

STEM

Earth Day Spotlight: The Science Behind Heat Pumps (Video)

Monday, April 21, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

Peter Wirth has a two-fold strategy when it comes to renovating his home. The Brooklyn, New York, native has called Central New York home for more than 40 years. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fayetteville, New York, the 1960s-era…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Student Talent and the End of the Academic Year: Block Darty and Party 2025

Monday, April 21, 2025, By News Staff

It’s the final stretch of the academic year and students are gearing-up to celebrate their successes inside and outside of the classroom. Celebrate with University Union’s Block Darty and Block Party Friday, April 25, 2025. As a recognized student organization…

STEM

At the Intersection of Research and Innovation: Biomedical Engineer Luiza Owuor ’26 Prepares for Career as a Medical Scientist

Monday, April 21, 2025, By John Boccacino

While many of her peers were enjoying the time off between high school graduation and starting college, Luiza Owuor ’26 was participating in the University’s Career Acceleration via Rigorous Educational Experiences in Research (CAREER) program, which introduces students to the…

Media Tip Sheets

Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis

Monday, April 21, 2025, By Vanessa Marquette

If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, you may want to consider Syracuse University Catholic Father Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv., or The Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel. He…

Campus & Community

Campus Partners Sought to Participate in Summer Internship Program With the Syracuse City School District

Monday, April 21, 2025, By News Staff

The University’s Office of Community Engagement is seeking campus partners to be part of this year’s Summer Internship Program with the Syracuse City School District (SCSD). The program begins July 1. The University has an abundance of disciplines that can…

Syracuse University Impact

Innovative Student Group Designs Inclusive Clothing for Neurodivergent Community

Monday, April 21, 2025, By John Boccacino

Carolyn Fernandes ’25 remembers walking out of an interview for a design internship that she ended up not getting. She wondered if fidgeting with her nails—a common, repetitive expression of her nervous energy every day—was misconstrued as a sign of…

STEM

Exploring Artificial Intelligence Through Immersive Internships

Monday, April 21, 2025, By Kwami Maranga

After completing an “Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)” course in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Emma Bellai ’25 was eager to apply everything she learned in class to her internship with Verizon. Joining the Global Network and…