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Campus & Community

Recent Graduates Reap Rewards of Liberal Arts Learning

Friday, March 15, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) often go on to graduate school, professional school or the workplace. Thanks to the liberal arts, they have the critical thinking, creative problem-solving and effective communication skills to succeed in almost…

Campus & Community

Lavishly Illustrated ‘Forever Orange’ Commemorative Book Presents 150-Year History of Syracuse University

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, By Mona Hamlin

To coincide with the celebration of Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial in 2020, Syracuse University Press is publishing “Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University” in fall 2019. This monumental 10-inch by 12-inch book, lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs, provides a unique…

Veterans

Transforming Data Into Truly Usable Insights That Transform Lives

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, By Eileen Korey

The recurring theme throughout Gilly Cantor’s life and career is duality. She says she’s not satisfied unless she’s using both sides of her brain at the same time (the creative side must operate in tandem with the numbers side). And…

Health & Society

University Supports 25th Anniversary White Ribbon Campaign

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

March marks the 25th anniversary of the Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. Throughout the month, the University supports the campaign in raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence. The University launched its campus campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the…

Campus & Community

Application Deadline Extended for First-Year Experience Shared Reading Facilitators

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Faculty, staff and graduate students are encouraged to apply to become lead facilitators for the SEM 100 First-Year Experience Shared Reading Discussion and help new students integrate into the campus community this fall. Undergraduate students can also still apply to…

Campus & Community

ROTC Hosts Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The University’s Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program hosted nearly 100 area high school Junior ROTC members at the Dome on March 7 for the second annual Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge. Organized exclusively by Syracuse cadets,…

STEM

CEEK VR Founder, CEO Mary Spio ’98 to Speak at ECS, iSchool Convocations

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By J.D. Ross

Mary Spio ’98 will deliver the convocation speeches at the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s ceremony and the iSchool’s ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Spio is the founder and CEO of CEEK VR, a developer of premium social virtual…

Campus & Community

University College Opens the Office of Online Student Success

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

University College announced the launch of the Syracuse University Office of Online Student Success. The office, located at 700 University Ave., supports students enrolled in online undergraduate and graduate programs. Students enrolled in 2U-supported graduate online programs are not served…

STEM

NIH Awards Syracuse University Grant to Prevent Catheter-Associated Infections

Friday, March 8, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Urinary catheters are commonly used during surgery and in patients who cannot otherwise control urination. Unfortunately, patients who need long-term catheterization tend to experience blockages and urinary tract infections caused by bacteria that cling to the catheter. Even patients that…

Veterans

IVMF Convenes Largest Gathering of Veteran Business Owners and Influencers in the United States

Thursday, March 7, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) brought together in Dallas recently more than 440 influential stakeholders, veteran business owners, regional and national veteran services organizations, and corporate partners of the Coalition for Veteran-Owned Business (CVOB) for the…