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A Lifetime of Service: Remembering Dean Emeritus Bradley Strait ’58, G’60, G’65

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

For many years, College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean Emeritus Bradley Strait ’58, G’60, G’65 led the academic procession at Syracuse University’s annual Commencement as the mace bearer. The mace bearer is a role that recognizes the importance of…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Campus Access | Required Testing | Masks

Tuesday, June 1, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we begin our summer academic sessions at Syracuse University, I want to share several important public health updates and reminders related to campus operations for the next few months. Just as adherence to public…

Campus & Community

Thursday Morning Roundtable Evolves to Host 55th Season During Pandemic

Sunday, May 30, 2021, By Matt Michael

In March 2020, the Thursday Morning Roundtable weekly public forum was nearing the end of its 54th year as a Syracuse University and Syracuse community institution. The charm of “TMR” had always been its personal touch: Community members would gather…

Campus & Community

Schine Entrance at Waverly Closed for Summer Due to Construction

Thursday, May 27, 2021, By News Staff

The Schine Student Center Waverly Avenue entrance will be closed during the summer break for installation of new sidewalk pavers and landscaping to better define the entry point along the street. All other Schine center entrances will remain open. For…

Veterans

Veteran Career Services, Purepost Open Up Opportunities for Students

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, By Noah Lowy

Transitioning from a military career back into civilian life presents many challenges for veterans. Syracuse University has created a robust infrastructure of career and academic services to help student veterans make a smooth transition from military service to academic life—and…

Campus & Community

Important Information for International Students

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Syracuse University Student: To the classes of 2024 and 2025, we are excited to welcome you to the Syracuse University campus this fall. To all other students, we are looking forward to seeing you again soon after a challenging…

Campus & Community

Robert Congel: A Visionary Who Transformed the Region and Served the University

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, By News Staff

The Wall Street Journal paid tribute to the late Robert J. Congel, Syracuse University Trustee, as an entrepreneur who “pursued towering ambitions.” It was a reference not just to the buildings that marked his expansive footprint, but to the innovative…

STEM

On the Road to Ph.D.: A Family Journey

Monday, May 24, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

Nafiseh Shahbazi Majd G’21 and Javad Shafiei Shiva G’21 knew they were making a decision that would change both of their lives, but did not initially realize how special their eventual accomplishments would be. The married couple had been successfully…

Arts & Culture

Making Beats, Building Community: Music Education Partners With Local Nonprofit Mercy Works to Offer Digital Music Lab

Monday, May 24, 2021, By Jen Plummer

The room was buzzing with energy on a recent Tuesday night at the Clarence Jordan Vision Center on Syracuse’s south side. Eleven local high school students diligently toiled on Macs outfitted with headphones, digital keyboards and Novation Launchpads—digital soundboards used…

STEM

Ph.D. Candidate Nicolás Pérez-Consuegra Leads Research Expedition in Search of Answers to Erosion in Colombia

Friday, May 21, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

In April 2017, a landslide in Mocoa, Colombia, ripped through a local town, killing more than 300 people. Nicolás Pérez-Consuegra grew up about 570 miles north in Santander, Colombia, and was shocked as he watched the devastation on television. At…