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Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF Commencement 2013: The Details

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The hard work, the support of family and friends, and the drive toward a dream will culminate for 5,533 degree candidates at Syracuse University’s celebration of its 159th Commencement Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome. More than 14,000 guests…

LGBT Resource Center Presents Class of 2013 Foundation Awards

Thursday, May 2, 2013, By News Staff

The LGBT Resource Center within the Division of Student Affairs at Syracuse University has announced the recipients of its 2013 Foundation Awards, who were honored at the Rainbow Banquet on April 18. As a group, the winners represent the innovative…

The Ripple Effect: Phanstiel Talks about Giving

Wednesday, April 24, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 shares his path to a greater understanding of giving back A few years ago, Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 was sidelined by a torn Achilles tendon that left him in a cast for several months. The injury…

New Meredith Professors to Be Named During Faculty Recognition Event

Saturday, April 20, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Seven nontenured faculty to be recognized for teaching excellence On Monday, April 22, Associate Professor Barbara Fought of the Department of Broadcast and Digital Journalism Communications in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Professor John Western of the…

Q&A with Ryan Williams: Sequestration Impact on Federal Financial Aid

Friday, April 19, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

With no compromise in place between Congress and the White House to control the federal deficit, the automatic spending cuts that have been looming for months were put in place as of March 1. The cuts, also known as sequestration,…

Campus & Community

Participants Needed for Research Project on Alcohol Use among African American College Students

Tuesday, April 16, 2013, By News Staff

We invite you for participation in the research project “Alcohol Use among African American College Students.” This study was designed to better understand determinants of alcohol use behavior in college students of African descent. College students of African descent have…

Philanthropy Week Highlights Importance of Giving Back to SU

Tuesday, April 16, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 will talk about his personal philanthropic journey on Friday during Phanstiel Lecture The third annual Philanthropy Week is now under way, with special events planned throughout the week to raise awareness about the vital role philanthropy…

Goon Squad Student Sign-Up Open for Syracuse Welcome 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse Welcome 2013 will mark the 69th year for the Goon Squad, SU’s official new-student welcome team. Since 1944, returning students have volunteered to greet incoming first-year students. Today, Goon Squad members are best known as the volunteer team that…

STEM

Designing the Street Smart Phone

Monday, April 15, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Meet the “smarter” New York City payphone. The push buttons and coin slot of the past are inevitably replaced with a touch screen and card swipe, plus camera, solar panels and capabilities for emergency alerts and wayfinding.

Five Candidates to Receive Honorary Degrees at 159th Commencement Exercises

Thursday, April 11, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The five 2013 honorary degree candidates are: Alan Gerry, Judith S. Kaye, Commencement speaker Nicholas Kristof, Wangarai Muta Maathai (posthumously), and Charles Payne ’70.