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Maxwell Professor Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament
Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, was an invited speaker at the 2023 Beyond Growth conference hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The conference, held over three days in May, featured a diverse mix of 150…
Study Abroad Experience Offers HEOP Student New Research Perspectives
Leondra Tyler takes in the lush landscape at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. She pops into the campus café and orders her usual coffee before walking through the forest path that leads to her classes. It’s her first time…
First-of-Its Kind Research Studies Arsenic Exposure in Syracuse Children
A new study published in the journal JAMA Network studies the connections between arsenic exposure and cardiovascular disease processes in children. Led by Brooks B. Gump, Ph.D., M.P.H., the Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health in the Falk College,…
Forrest J Ackerman Papers Now Open for Research
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is pleased to announce that the processing of the Forrest J Ackerman papers has been completed and the collection is now open for research. Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008), American science fiction author,…
Alumni Association Board Welcomes New President and Directors
The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors is welcoming a new president and a diverse group of five new directors to its board this summer. After serving as the SUAA board’s president-elect for the past year, Peter Gianesini…
George Saunders Honored With Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction
Syracuse University professor and acclaimed fiction writer George Saunders received the 2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction at the National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Washington, D.C. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presented Saunders with the…
A Machine Learning Approach to Freshwater Analysis
From protecting biodiversity to ensuring the safety of drinking water, the biochemical makeup of rivers and streams around the United States is critical for human and environmental welfare. Studies have found that human activity and urbanization are driving salinization (increased…
Nicolette A. Dobrowolski Promoted to Director of Special Collections Research Center
Nicolette A. Dobrowolski was promoted to Director of Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Libraries beginning July 1. Dobrowolski was serving as interim co-director of the SCRC since November 2021. “We’re delighted that Nicolette has decided to assume…
Professor Receives National Science Foundation Grant to Test Boreal Forests’ Blood Pressure
Boreal ecosystems, dotted by subarctic lakes, are the world’s northernmost forests. The boreal biome is the largest on Earth, stretching across Alaska, Canada, Russia and Scandinavia. These forests of spruce, fir and pine help regulate the global climate by sequestering…
Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty and Staff During Annual Awards Ceremony
Each year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) recognizes faculty and staff members for their work in advocating for students and supporting the center in its mission to empower students, enhance equity and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion. This…