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Campus & Community

Trans Support Day 2024 Set for March 23

Monday, March 11, 2024, By Matt Michael

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trans Support Day returned in 2023 with an inspiring event hosted by Syracuse University’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Trans Team. More than 250 people–including individuals, couples, parents and children–attended Trans…

Campus & Community

9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

Monday, March 11, 2024, By Diane Stirling

The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth gap in the United States. The awards are funded by a 2022 MetLife Foundation grant that…

STEM

Remembering Professor Emeritus of Physics Marvin Goldberg

Sunday, March 10, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Editor’s Note: The following article was contributed to by Goldberg’s colleagues, including Eric Schiff, Tomasz Skwarnicki and Edward Lipson. The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) mourns the passing of Marvin Goldberg G’65, professor emeritus of physics. Remembered for his…

Campus & Community

Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Friday, March 8, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus events, poster sessions and talks showcase the work of undergraduate students throughout the past academic…

Arts & Culture

American Artist James Little G’76 Gifts Painting to Syracuse University Art Museum

Friday, March 8, 2024, By Diane Stirling

American artist James Little G’76 has donated an oil painting he created, “Euclidean Squares,” to the Syracuse University Art Museum’s permanent collection. “James Little’s contributions to contemporary American art have made him a standout among our talented alumni artists. His…

Media Tip Sheets

Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security

Thursday, March 7, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order that aims to protect personal data. It allows federal agencies to regulate the transfer of data to “countries of concern.” The White House says the order focuses on genomic data, biometric data,…

Campus & Community

Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work

Thursday, March 7, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and into the community are key for empowering students to be engaged global citizens in an ever-changing world. By becoming immersed in public work, students can develop an enhanced awareness of societal issues…

Business & Economy

WISE Women’s Business Center Awarded Grant from Empire State Development to Expand Entrepreneurial Support

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, By News Staff

The WISE Women’s Business Center, in collaboration with the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has been selected as one of 24 Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in New York state. This recognition follows the receipt of a grant from Empire State…

Campus & Community

Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, By News Staff

Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the National Science Foundation’s most competitive award for early-career faculty who may serve as academic role…

Campus & Community

TIAA Institute Honors Chancellor Syverud With Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, By News Staff

In recognition of his 11 years of service working tirelessly to advance academic and research excellence, elevate the student experience and create a campus community that is truly welcoming to all, Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud has received…