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Alumnus Reflects on A&S as a Springboard for His Scholarly Journey
When David Mwambari, originally from Rwanda, first stepped onto the Syracuse University campus in 2008, it was only his third time ever being in the United States. “I had been to the U.S. twice before that, first as an exchange…
Fueling Student Success With SummerStart
First launched by JoAnn K. May nearly 40 years ago, the SummerStart program has fueled the success of thousands of Syracuse University students. Motivated to enhance students’ unique experiences within academics, campus living, building community and more, faculty and staff…
Professor Goode’s Tolley Professorship Focus: Creating Climate Change Teaching Materials, Partnerships
The Humanities play an instrumental role in shaping thinking about the past, present and future of environmental and climate change issues. Scientists can present hard data about the climate crisis and other ecological challenges. But it is humanists who are…
Barbara Carson Joins D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families; IVMF Plans for a Washington, D.C., Expansion
The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) announced today that Barbara (Barb) Carson will join the institute as managing director of programs and services. In this role, Carson will lead the IVMF’s expansive portfolio of career training, educational…
SENSES Project Teaches Self-Expression, Creativity Through Music and Podcasting
In the basement of Steele Hall sits an incredible resource that is making a difference in the lives of many University students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Walk into the Office of Supportive Services (OSS)—which houses two opportunity programs: The…
Alumni Draw on Their Military Experience in Their Roles as Teachers
Do military veterans make good teachers? This question was posed to two School of Education alumni—one a former U.S. Army pilot and the other a former Air Force systems and IT technician turned linguist—who both now teach in Upstate New…
Commencement 2022: Here’s What You Need to Know
Graduates, it’s time to celebrate your accomplishments! Invite your family and friends, don your cap and gown, and meet you at the stadium for Commencement 2022. Syracuse University’s Commencement exercises will be held Sunday, May 15, beginning with the degree…
M.F.A. Exhibition ‘Steady/Retcon’ to be Exhibited on New York City’s Governors Island
Master of fine arts (M.F.A.) candidates in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) are presenting the thesis exhibition “Steady/Retcon” over two weekends in May at the Syracuse University Governors Island House, 407A Colonels Row, Governors Island, New…
Phillandra Smith Finds and Fosters Community at Syracuse University
Phillandra Smith hadn’t considered a Ph.D. until a professor at Barry University asked what she would do after finishing a master’s degree. Smith, who is from the Bahamas, had planned to return to the classroom. “This professor was honestly really…
Class of 2022 Falk Scholars Describe Their Most Meaningful Syracuse University Experiences
Thirteen members of the Class of 2022 have been named Falk College Scholars. Falk Scholars represent undergraduate students who display academic excellence, exceptional campus and community engagement, independent research and creative work, innovation in their disciplinary field, and personal integrity….