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Media, Law & Policy

Sen. Cory Booker to Offer Keynote Remarks for Virtual Toner Prizes Celebration March 26

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, By Wendy S. Loughlin

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey will deliver keynote remarks for the virtual ceremony honoring the winners of the 2021 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. The prerecorded ceremony will be available for viewing March 26 starting at…

Campus & Community

Four School of Architecture Alumni Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently elevated member-architects, including four School of Architecture alumni, to its prestigious College of Fellows. Sherif W. Anis ’90 (B.Arch.), Jayesh Hariyani ’99 (M.Arch. II), Alice J. Raucher ’86 (M.Arch.) and Hilary M. Sample…

Veterans

University to Guarantee Admission to Eligible Area High School Graduates After Completing Initial Enlistment in US Military

Tuesday, March 2, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

As part of its enduring commitment to veterans and their families and to being the “best place for veterans,” Syracuse University is launching a new program called Operation Veteran Promise. The Office of Admission will grant local students graduating this…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Professor Wins a 2021 Emerging Voices Award

Friday, February 19, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Lori A. Brown, professor in the School of Architecture, is among the eight selected winners to receive a 2021 Emerging Voices award from The Architectural League of New York. Each year, the award spotlights individuals and firms based in the…

Campus & Community

College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2021 VPA Scholars

Monday, February 8, 2021, By Erica Blust

Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…

STEM

Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Science and Engineering

Friday, January 29, 2021, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is proudly celebrating more than 20 years of successfully serving female students and faculty in STEM at Syracuse University. Since its inception in 1999, the program was created with the vision of building a…

Arts & Culture

MoMA Forum on Contemporary Photography on Feb. 2 to Celebrate the Work of Carrie Mae Weems

Thursday, January 28, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City will hold a special virtual Forum on Contemporary Photography, “A Tribute to Carrie Mae Weems,” on Tuesday, Feb. 2, centered on the work of internationally celebrated artist and Syracuse University…

STEM

Highly Competitive National Science Foundation Grants Bolster Research and Student Experiences

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program is one of the largest annual funding programs in the country. The highly competitive grant provides 70% of the budget for new experimental equipment. Universities share 30% of the cost and…

The Wall Street Journal

“Lockerbie Bombing: U.S. Said to Be Near Charges for Another Suspect in 1988 Place Crash.”

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, By Lily Datz

Kent Syverud, Chancellor and President, was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for the story “Lockerbie Bombing: U.S. Said to Be Near Charges for Another Suspect in 1988 Place Crash.” The piece explains how U.S. prosecutors may unseal new charges…

Campus & Community

New Staff within Office of Diversity and Inclusion Enhances Efforts to Create More Welcoming Campus

Monday, November 30, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

To continue to build its efforts in creating an equitable, diverse, accessible and inclusive campus, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has welcomed new staff members and student advisors. The new staff members, working with Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer…