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Campus & Community

Support K-3 Literacy in Central New York: Become a United Way Book Buddy

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By News Staff

Looking for an easy and rewarding way to give back to the local community this school year? Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer with Book Buddies, an in-person tutoring program focused on building literacy skills for kindergarten through…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Adds 4 New Advisory Board Members in 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Charlie Poag

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of four esteemed individuals to its advisory board throughout 2024. These new members will join the current board in offering strategic counsel to the University on enhancing programs…

Campus & Community

Campus Dining Opens 6th Dining Center; Launches New Sustainability Initiatives

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Campus Dining begins the 2024-25 year with the grand opening of its sixth all-you-care-to-eat dining center in Orange Hall (the former Sheraton Hotel, located next to the Whitman School of Management). It is the first new on-campus dining center in…

Media Tip Sheets

Donald Trump has Survived the Legal Cases that Threatened His Campaign

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

To request an interview with Professor Germain, please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, at ejmbuqe@syr.edu. By Gregory Germain, Professor of Law, Syracuse University College of Law. Donald Trump’s legal woes have been the center of international attention throughout…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Receives Graham Foundation Organizational Grant

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, By Julie Sharkey

As part of its 2024 grant cycle funding, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts recently announced 33 new grants, totaling $390,000, in support of projects led by organizations around the world—including a publication by the Syracuse…

Syracuse University Impact

Student Inventors Develop New Way to Secure Wheelchairs in Moving Vehicles

Thursday, September 5, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

Former Syracuse University student Jim DaRin is one of many wheelchair users who rely on adapted vehicles to drive. These vehicles are equipped with a docking system designed to secure the wheelchairs in place while users focus on the road. However, even…

Arts & Culture

Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

Thursday, September 5, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his plays. In professor of English Stephanie Shirilan’s class, ENG 411: Doing Shakespeare, which was offered in…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Symposium Focuses on Building a Stronger Community

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

In today’s interconnected world, cultural competency, critical thinking and innovative problem solving are important proficiencies that are highly sought after by employers. The Institute for the Future predicts that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not…

Campus & Community

5 Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious Research Awards

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Five early-career faculty members have earned national recognition and funding for their research. The awards are among the most sought-after recognitions that junior faculty members can receive in their fields. The faculty are Endadul Hoque and Yiyang Sun of the…

Health & Society

Pioneering Publication: Barnes Center at The Arch Integrated Health and Wellness Model

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, By Gabrielle Lake

Fall 2024 marks a five-year milestone since the grand opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch. A driving force behind the vision for the Barnes Center at The Arch’s physical space and its health and wellness team—comprising health care,…