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Campus & Community

Alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua Support University, Student Scholars through $5.25 Million Gift

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62, are generously supporting future generations of high-achieving students at Syracuse University through a $5.25 million gift for undergraduate financial aid. Their support is directed to the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40…

Business Insider

Keli Perrin Interviewed by Business Insider on Trump’s Texas Visit

Saturday, September 2, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In gauging President Trump’s visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas, Business Insider spoke with Keli Perrin, the Associate Director of Syracuse’s Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism department. While many criticized the President over his visit, for Business Insider, Perrin was quoted…

Campus & Community

Sports Club Activity Fair Sept. 5

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Department of Recreation Services will host the Sports Club Activity Fair at Flanagan Gymnasium from 5:30-8 p.m. Representatives from a diverse offering of more than 50 clubs will be available to answer questions about the…

CNYCentral

Patrick Penfield Quoted in CNYCentral Story on How Hurricane Harvey Impacts Gas Prices

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Despite doing the worst damage in Texas, Hurricane Harvey also touched many others around the nation and in Central New York- by increasing gas prices. Whitman Professor of Supply Chain Practice Patrick Penfield spoke with CNYCentral about this correlation. “The…

STEM

“Houston, and much of the Gulf Coast is living on borrowed time”

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Laura Steinberg is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Syracuse University and a researcher on environmental disasters’ effect on infrastructure, including the impact of climate change on both. Steinberg lived through Hurricane Katrina and is available to discuss…

Campus & Community

Diversity and Inclusion Strengthened at Syracuse University During Past Year, Important Work Continues

Friday, September 1, 2017, By News Staff

Last week, new and returning students arrived on campus to kick off the 2017-18 academic year. As they settle in, they, along with the entire campus community, will notice expanded and new initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion campuswide.

Campus & Community

University Offers Hurricane Relief Outreach

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, hit the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana in the past week. The storm and its historic flooding have caused numerous deaths, affected millions of residents and caused tens of billions of dollars in…

Campus & Community

Energized Leadership Team Welcomes New Students and New Academic Year

Friday, September 1, 2017, By News Staff

Last week, nearly 4,000 first-year and transfer students began their academic careers at Syracuse University, an exciting milestone in their young lives. As these new students acclimate to the Syracuse community, they will find a leadership team ready to ensure…

STEM

Engineering and Computer Science Professors Recognized by IEEE

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

Professors Vir V. Phoha and Jay K. Lee have been honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. Phoha, an expert in cybersecurity, received the 2017 IEEE…

Campus & Community

Hemmerlein Confirmed as Board Chair of YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc.

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By News Staff

Three members of the Syracuse University community have joined the YWCA Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc. Board of Directors for 2017-19 as volunteers who will help advance the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Ellen Hemmerlein, associate general…