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Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Announces Winners of 2023 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, By Genaro Armas

Politico won the 2023 Toner Prize for national political reporting, and chief investigative reporter Phil Williams of WTVF-TV in Nashville, Tennessee won the Toner Prize for local political reporting. The winners of the annual Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting were…

STEM

New Sustainability Leadership Program Aims to Create Visionary and Ethical Leaders

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, By Lyndy McLaughlin

Climate change and environmental degradation are among the greatest challenges facing our planet. Humanity has solutions in hand to address the impacts of climate change, yet we are not making the necessary adjustments quickly enough. Sustainability leaders can help address…

Veterans

Meet Kelsey Dornfeld: Military Storyteller With a Passion for Education

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, By Charlie Poag

While growing up outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, indications that Kelsey Dornfeld’s future would lead to military service were non-existent. Even though she had a grandfather who fought during World War II, she didn’t have much exposure to the military throughout…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

Monday, March 27, 2023, By Shannon Andre

Celebrated nationally in May, Syracuse University hosts the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebration in April so all on campus can join in honoring the histories, cultural diversity, identities and contributions of AAPI communities. Coordinated by…

Health & Society

Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father’s Obesity on Children

Friday, March 24, 2023, By Matt Michael

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, where one in five children and adolescents are affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While obesity in mothers has been the primary focus of early life…

Campus & Community

3rd Thonis Endowed Professorship Announced: The Multiplier Effect in Philanthropy

Friday, March 24, 2023, By Eileen Korey

On the drive from his home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, to his alma mater in Syracuse, New York, Michael G. “Mike” Thonis ’72 says he counts rock formations, knows all their geological names and notices “as they suddenly become very dark…

Campus & Community

Community Review Board Seeks Applications for New Members

Friday, March 24, 2023, By News Staff

Dear Fellow Students, Faculty and Staff: As I conclude my time as chair of the inaugural Community Review Board (CRB), I write to you today to invite members of our University community to apply to serve on the CRB. As…

Campus & Community

New Course-Tagging Tools Available to Assist With Undergraduate Course Selection

Thursday, March 23, 2023, By Diane Stirling

The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Shared Competencies and the Office of Academic Affairs are now providing online tools to help undergraduate students make course selections according to the Shared Competencies offered by various courses. Among those tools are: A…

Campus & Community

Graduate School Names Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Award Winners

Thursday, March 23, 2023, By Diane Stirling

Eight faculty members are recipients of 2023 Syracuse University Graduate School Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Awards. The honor is presented to faculty members who have a significant, positive influence on graduate education through their commitment to superior graduate…

Campus & Community

David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean

Thursday, March 23, 2023, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that David M. Van Slyke has been reappointed to a five-year term as dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, beginning July 1. Today’s announcement follows…