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‘Ivory Tower’ Informs, Entertains with Over 500 Shows
Friday mornings, a group of colleagues meets up to discuss their perspectives on the news of the week. They share insights from their varied viewpoints—and a friendly, respectful debate when their positions differ. In the evening, their conversation is broadcast across Central New York to thousands of fans.
Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement
A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.
Scholar Spotlight: Komal Safdar ’15
Komal Safdar committed to come to Syracuse University as a junior in high school because of its tennis program. It was the only program in the country that trained its players to go pro after college. The biochemistry major from…
From Legendary Pianist to ‘Serial’: Star-Studded 2015-16 University Lectures Season
The upcoming season of the University Lectures features a stellar lineup of speakers over seven events hosted by Syracuse University during fall 2015 and spring 2016.
Geologists Rack up Honors, Awards
The Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences continues to rack up faculty honors and awards. The latest involve Linda Ivany ‘88, who has been elected a fellow of the Paleontological Society (PS); Suzanne Baldwin, who…
Earth Week Poster Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives sponsored a poster session for students across many disciplines to present their sustainable projects and ideas during Earth Week. Student work came from workshops, courses and academic research in fields such as food studies, architecture,…
Terry Jones ’16 Named Udall Scholar
Terry Jones ’16, a film major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, is one of 50 students selected out of 464 nominees nationwide this year as a Udall…
Scholar Spotlight: Austin Miller ’15
Austin Miller is a senior international relations and economics major. He is an active and involved student, constantly striving to make the most of his time at Syracuse University. He is involved in multiple student organizations, in which he frequently…
Three Students Recognized by Goldwater Foundation
With a background in intensive research experiences and a Ph.D. in their sights for the future, three students in the College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized by a prestigious, highly competitive national scholarship foundation. Tyler Smith ’16, Alec…
Maxwell to Present Third Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship
The research efforts of social science majors will be on display Wednesday, April 29, when the Maxwell School hosts its third annual Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship. The two-part event will kick off at 3 p.m. in the Maxwell Foyer with a poster…