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Veterans

Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

Monday, February 26, 2024, By Charlie Poag

U.S. Army veteran Benetta Dousuah G’25, currently a graduate student in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vividly recalls her family’s escape from Liberia during the back-to-back civil wars that ravaged the nation between 1989 and 2003. Initially…

Syracuse University Impact

Student, University Volunteers Build 44 Beds for Community Children in Need

Monday, February 26, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The number 44 holds a special significance on the Syracuse University campus, and in true University fashion, 44 children in the City of Syracuse will soon receive new beds and bedding—some for the first time—through a project that has touched…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Announces First Phase of University’s New Strategic Housing Plan

Monday, February 26, 2024, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced details of the first phase of the University’s new strategic housing plan. This strategy follows approval from the Board of Trustees. Today’s announcement of the strategic housing plan follows the completion of a comprehensive, three-year…

Campus & Community

Faculty Needed to Serve as First Year Seminar Lead Instructors

Thursday, February 22, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

One of the key factors in creating a sense of belonging among students is positive relationships with faculty. Research shows that students who feel a connection to their professors are more likely to view their institution as a welcoming place,…

Media Tip Sheets

Nationwide Cellular Outage: Expert Available for Interviews

Thursday, February 22, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

Countless Americans woke up today with no cellular service, and many are left wondering what caused this to happen. Below, one of our faculty experts offers insights into the situation. If you’d like to schedule an interview with him, please…

Campus & Community

School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Uyghur Genocide: The Ongoing Efforts for Accountability’

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, By Martin Walls

During the spring 2024 Atrocity Studies Annual Lecture, presented by the School of Education, a panel of experts from the Uyghur Human Rights Project and Uyghur American Association, as well as a survivor of the Chinese Communist Party’s concentration camps,…

Campus & Community

Men of Color Initiative: A Brotherhood That Lifts Up, Supports Its Members

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, By John Boccacino

“Each One, Teach One.” This powerful African proverb emphasizes how, after someone learns to read or write, they have an obligation and a responsibility to pass that knowledge on to someone else, thus spreading wisdom and education throughout their city…

Arts & Culture

BioInspired Adds Research Subgroup Blending Arts, Sciences, Humanities

Monday, February 19, 2024, By Diane Stirling

A new subgroup focused on the study of posthumanities topics has been formed at BioInspired Institute. It is designed to provide space and funding for research and creative activities that push the boundaries of traditional scientific inquiry and innovation through…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization

Monday, February 19, 2024, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois, the annual NAFSA Simon awards celebrate outstanding commitment…

Veterans

OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp

Friday, February 16, 2024, By Charlie Poag

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) recently hosted its inaugural Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building (NVRC). This career-preparation event brought together student veterans for a daylong series…