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STEM

Women in Science and Engineering Helping to Boost Women in STEM

Thursday, February 24, 2022, By Kathleen Haley

Hundreds of people—students and faculty—in STEM fields have been mentored, energized and supported in their advancement through the work of Syracuse University’s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), since its inception more than 20 years ago. Serving 19 STEM departments…

Campus & Community

‘I Feel at Home’: 119 Euclid Ave. Celebrates, Enhances the Black Student Experience on Campus

Thursday, February 24, 2022, By John Boccacino

Home. Safe space. Welcoming. Inclusive. Those are some of the words current students used to describe the atmosphere inside 119 Euclid Ave., which opened in September of 2021 as a space to celebrate the Black student experience on campus. Featuring…

Michael J. Williams

Associate Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs
Campus & Community

Conventional Wisdom: Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium Events to Investigate Evolving Norms

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

From COVID-19’s transformative impact on people’s daily lives to the global reckoning against histories of colonialism and racism, norms are constantly evolving. The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s yearlong Syracuse Symposium [PDF], entitled Conventions, explores the ever-changing political, social and cultural…

Campus & Community

Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program Helps Staff Member Ditch Emotional Eating and Dieting Mentality

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Jen Plummer

When Kristi Vega, academic support specialist in the School of Architecture, signed up for a program called Am I Hungry? offered by the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative for faculty and staff last September, she anticipated a run-of-the-mill group weight loss…

Media Tip Sheets

One of the most important weeks in Europe in more than 30 years, says national security researcher

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters looking for insight into the military threat of Russia and the possible invasion of Ukraine, please see comments from Syracuse University associate professor Michael John Williams. Williams teaches courses at Syracuse University on great power conflict, transatlantic relations, and…

Campus & Community

Enhancing Inclusive Teaching and Learning Through Collaborations With Faculty and Students

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

As a professor of practice in the department of human development family science in Falk College, getting people involved in the learning process comes naturally for Colleen Cameron. Cameron’s courses link theory and practice for aspiring child life specialists, demonstrating…

STEM

Alumnus Endows Undergraduate Research Award to Honor Big Thinkers

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Eileen Korey

A newly endowed fund set up to support undergraduate interdisciplinary research recognizes the importance of connecting diverse fields of thought in generating new ideas. It also reflects the experiences and passions of William Hrushesky ’69 who graduated cum laude with…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Adds 4 New Board of Advisors Members

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Robert Conrad

Syracuse University College of Law has appointed four new Board of Advisors members: Peter Carmen L’91, Prashanth (PJ) Jayachandran G’98, L’98, Benita Miller L’96 and David Wales L’95. These appointments reflect the heft of the College of Law’s alumni and…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Announces Comedy-Drama ‘Sender’ Feb. 18-27

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts presents the authentically compassionate story of “Sender,” written by Ike Holter. This whip-smart comedy-drama begs the audience to ponder what it means to reach adulthood and…