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Author Margaret Atwood Calls Creative Writing Professor Mona Awad Her ‘Literary Heir Apparent’

Sunday, May 7, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

In addition to the 4.1 billion TikTok users who have been sharing videos about Mona Awad’s bestselling novel “Bunny,” there is another noteworthy fan that has been taking notice of her work. Legendary author Margaret Atwood, author of “The Handmaid’s…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University 2023-24 Budget to Include Significant Increase in Student Financial Support

Friday, May 5, 2023, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s 2023-24 budget will include a historic $350 million to support students of promise—regardless of economic means—with financial aid, grants, scholarships and other assistance. The amount reflects a 9% increase over the prior year and is, in large part,…

Health & Society

Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug

Friday, May 5, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The new peptide treatment not only reduces food consumption but also…

Veterans

Telling the Stories of War, Sebastian Junger Speaks With Newhouse’s Military Visual Journalism Students

Friday, May 5, 2023, By Charlie Poag

Among some of the most prolific writers of the last century, a handful experienced the hardship of telling the stories of war. John Steinbeck, Martha Gellhorn, Jack London and Ernest Hemingway; all covered the harrowing and dangerous world that exists…

Campus & Community

Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By Jessica Youngman

In a December 2010 article, Fortune magazine called California billionaire Tom Steyer the “jolly green banker.” During a talk at the Maxwell School last week, Professor Jay Golden asked Steyer to share why he retired from his lucrative career as…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By News Staff

A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be recognized with honorary degrees from Syracuse University at the 2023 Commencement on Sunday, May 14,…

Arts & Culture

Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Honored at 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By News Staff

Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems H’17, Syracuse University’s first-ever artist in residence, was the guest of honor at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball, presented by Dior, held April 25, at the Brooklyn Museum. Weems was honored for “her innumerable contributions…

Campus & Community

Office of Community Engagement Recognized by Syracuse City School District Education Foundation

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

The Office of Community Engagement is committed to a mutually supportive relationship with the City of Syracuse and surrounding areas, to access learning, resources and services among all partners. The Syracuse City School District Education Foundation recently recognized the Office…

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes Achieve Excellence in the Classroom

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, By News Staff

Success in the classroom continues to be a top priority for Syracuse University student-athletes. For the 11th consecutive year Syracuse Athletics scored higher than 982 on the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR). In 2021-22 Syracuse earned a 985 APR. Four…

Campus & Community

2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Photos

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Syracuse University hosted the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebration in April so all on campus could join in honoring the histories, cultural diversity, identities and contributions of AAPI communities rather than in May when it…