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Health & Society

‘A Giant in Her Field’: Falk College Colleagues Remember Professor Emerita Alice Sterling Honig

Friday, April 7, 2023, By News Staff

Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita of child and family studies (now the Department of Human Development and Family Science) in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, died March 7, 2023. She was 93. Honig earned a…

Arts & Culture

Courtney Conte ’23 Honors Holocaust Survivor Through Research Project

Thursday, April 6, 2023, By News Staff

When Courtney Conte ’23 set foot in the town of Bochum, Germany, it only took a few steps, literally, for her to appreciate the importance of her visit. As she walked around the streets of the town, she kept seeing…

Campus & Community

Debra Adams Simmons ’86 Named A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

Thursday, April 6, 2023, By Renée K. Gadoua

Debra Adams Simmons ’86, a national leader in journalism and a champion of diverse media organizations, inclusive editorial coverage, increased accountability journalism and a strengthened local news ecosystem, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the 2023 College of Arts and…

Business & Economy

Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School

Thursday, April 6, 2023, By Dawn McWilliams

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announces the creation of a new initiative that will support students’ personal and professional development at the intersection of business and mental health. This new initiative is made possible through a $500,000 gift…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Heartworm Awareness Month

Thursday, April 6, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder of what the deadly Heartworm disease is and how pet owners can prevent and cure it. Aviva Vincent, assistant teaching professor at Syracuse University’s Falk College, focuses on bi-directional…

Campus & Community

Uniting the Community in the Pursuit of Environmental Justice

Monday, April 3, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

How can everyday people make sense of climate change’s effect on the planet and human life? Through creative outlets like storytelling, interpretation and art, the humanities can demonstrate how environmental concerns are intertwined with social, economic and cultural issues. Addressing…

Campus & Community

Upcoming Religious and Spiritual Observances at Hendricks Chapel

Sunday, April 2, 2023, By Dara Harper

In the coming day and weeks, several significant religious and spiritual traditions will be honored and celebrated by numerous members of the Syracuse University community. Through Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Ram Navami and more, all students, faculty and staff are invited…

Campus & Community

Sports Nutrition Expert Heidi Skolnik to Speak at the Falk College April 20

Friday, March 31, 2023, By News Staff

The Falk College is pleased to welcome Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, as the featured speaker of the Seventh Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series. The community is invited to attend the event, beginning at 6:30 p.m. April 20…

Veterans

U.S. Army Col. Kecia Troy G’12 Reflects on 25 Years of Service

Friday, March 31, 2023, By Charlie Poag

A key component of the U.S. military’s success is the vast equipment procurement and logistics system operating behind the scenes supporting the Department of Defense’s (DOD) global operations. U.S. Army Col. Kecia Troy G’12, with 25 years of service, knows…

Media Tip Sheets

AI Ethicist Addresses Safety and Oversight Concerns

Thursday, March 30, 2023, By Christopher Munoz

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a rapid pace, and some top researchers are calling for a pause. An open letter issued by the Future of Life Institute argues for a 6-month pause on the training of AI systems more powerful…