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Scholars, Community Leaders Examine the Racial Wealth Gap at Lender Center Symposium in Atlanta
Nationally noted author, activist and philanthropic strategy advisor Edgar Villaneuva joined Syracuse University faculty and Atlanta community, business and government leaders June 4 for the latest Lender Center for Social Justice symposium examining the racial wealth gap. “Closing the Racial…
Saving the Planet One Refillable Water Bottle at a Time
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, scientists estimate there will be more plastics by weight than fish in the ocean by 2050. World Refill Day, a campaign to reduce plastic waste that was celebrated this…
Maymester Study Abroad Program Allows Students to Explore Diverse South Korean Environment
A group of students recently explored the city of Seoul, South Korea, to learn about the country’s historical and contemporary sites and to see how its unique culture and traditions have affected its natural and built environments. The two-week excursion…
School of Education Receives Gift to Fund Indigenous Teacher Preparation Scholarships
An anonymous benefactor has given $150,000 to the Syracuse University School of Education to provide scholarships for Native American students preparing to become inclusive education teachers. The School of Education Indigenous Teacher Preparation Fund will provide scholarships to at least…
The Road to Developing Sustainable Infrastructure
As the construction industry faces challenges in infrastructure maintenance, Syracuse University has established the Infrastructure Institute to develop new approaches to address these issues. Under the leadership of Director Min Liu, the Abdallah H. Yabroudi Endowed Professor in Sustainable Civil…
School of Architecture Faculty Receive 2024 Graham Foundation Grants
As part of their 2024 grant cycle funding ideas to expand architecture and design, the Chicago-based Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts recently announced 56 new grants, totaling $519,500, to individuals, including two School of Architecture faculty,…
Julia Fancher Named a 2024-25 Astronaut Scholar
Julia Fancher, a rising junior majoring in physics and mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, has been named a 2024-25 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF)….
Volunteers Needed to Host Fulbright Scholars
Each summer, students from around the world come to Syracuse University as Fulbright Scholars, and International Programs within the College of Professional Studies is seeking volunteers to host these Fulbright Scholars for a meal during their time in Central New…
New Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees Named
The Board of Trustees welcomes four new undergraduate, graduate and law student representatives to the board. All have been deeply engaged in student activities while pursuing diverse career paths and will bring new insights to the governance process. The undergraduate…
College of Law Introduces Two Groundbreaking Intercollegiate Trial Advocacy Competitions
The College of Law will host two first-of-its-kind intercollegiate trial advocacy competitions in the 2024-2025 academic year. The new competitions are the National Military Trial Competition and the Syracuse Deposition Competition, bringing the total of hosted Syracuse Law competitions to…