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Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research
The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation of scholars, graduate students are at the forefront of identifying and pursuing new questions in…
Thornton Wilder American Classic ‘Our Town’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp and Managing Director Jill Anderson announced the next production in their 2022/2023 season, and it’s one for the ages. Thornton Wilder’s cherished and frequently produced play “Our Town” runs Wednesday, March 29, through Sunday,…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With the Wellness Initiative Team
National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Throughout the month, faculty and staff are invited to join programs from the Wellness Initiative that…
Engineered Magic: Wooden Seed Carriers Mimic the Behavior of Self-Burying Seeds
Before a seed can grow into a tree, flower or plant, it needs to successfully implant itself in soil—a delicate and complex process. Seeds need to be able to take root and then remain protected from hungry birds and harsh…
Students Still Reeling From the Most Devastating Natural Disaster in Turkey Since 1939
On Feb. 6, 2023, at approximately 4:17 a.m., the first earthquake hit the town of Gaziantep, which lies in southeastern Turkey near the border of Syria. This was the first and most destructive earthquake of that day, reaching a magnitude…
Media Tip Sheet: Climate Change and Outdoor Recreation
Climate change is a big part of our everyday conversation around the world. Robert Wilson, an associate professor in the geography and environment department at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, recently expressed concern about the impacts…
Architecture Alumna Katherine Hogan ’05 Wins 2023 Emerging Voices Award
School of Architecture alumna Katherine Hogan ’05 and Vincent Petrarca of Katherine Hogan Architects are among the eight selected winners to receive a 2023 Emerging Voices award from The Architectural League of New York. Each year, the award spotlights individuals…
Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students
Most students who come to Syracuse University as wide-eyed first-year students think they have all the time in the world to institute the changes they wish to see in their communities and on campus. But the reality can be somewhat…
Applications Open for Faculty Professional Development Workshop on the Information Literacy and Technological Agility Competency
Syracuse University Libraries and the Office of Academic Affairs are now accepting applications from faculty members interested in participating in a one-day workshop for Information Literacy in support of faculty teaching courses tagged (or to be tagged) with the Information…
Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa
From improving mood to reducing anxiety, research has shown that music and dance can offer many health benefits. For cultures in West Africa, the power of music and dance extends far beyond boosting physical and mental well-being. According to Ruth Opara,…