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Katherine Macfarlane

Associate Professor of Law; Director, Disability Law and Policy Program
Campus & Community

‘Your Moment Is Now!’ Commencement Speaker Dario Nardella Encourages Class of 2024 to ‘Never Stop Pursuing Knowledge’ (Video)

Monday, May 13, 2024, By John Boccacino

As Florence Mayor Dario Nardella delivered the keynote speech to Syracuse University’s Class of 2024 Sunday morning, he referenced the selfless actions of the thousands of international students who helped save his city’s cultural heritage when a deadly flood swept…

Campus & Community

Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo

Monday, May 13, 2024, By Caroline K. Reff

Christian Santangelo, professor and director of graduate studies in the physics department in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and member of the BioInspired Institute, is the 2024 recipient of the William Wasserstrom Prize in recognition of his exemplary…

Campus & Community

Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

Friday, May 10, 2024, By John Boccacino

This weekend’s Syracuse University Commencement marks a time to reflect and celebrate the end of a long journey for students. Two decorated student leaders, Leondra Tyler’24 and Omnia Shedid L’24, share their stories and their paths to Syracuse University on…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Eileen Korey

“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of Law graduate, trustee, advisor, engaged alumnus and generous philanthropist. “Bernie’s IQ was so high and,…

Campus & Community

7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

Thursday, May 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Seven student-designed products, services and technologies meant to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities won recognition and seed funding at the Intelligence++ Showcase on April 25. The showcase is the culmination of the two-semester Intelligence++ (DES 400/600) course taught…

Campus & Community

Celebrating the Successes of First-Generation College Students

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, By John Boccacino

A trio of first-generation college students have demonstrated hard work and resiliency and shown how they ultimately set themselves on the path that will culminate Sunday morning inside the JMA Wireless Dome when they become the first members of their…

Campus & Community

Whitman School Announces Lisa Fontenelli ’86 as Convocation Speaker

Monday, May 6, 2024, By Dawn McWilliams

The Whitman School of Management is proud to announce that Lisa Fontenelli ’86 (Whitman School/S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) will be the school’s Class of 2024 convocation speaker. Fontenelli retired in 2017 as partner and managing director of Goldman…

Health & Society

Saraswati Dhakal G’24 Embraces Role as Mental Health Counselor and Advocate

Monday, May 6, 2024, By John Boccacino

Before pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the School of Education, Saraswati Dhakal G’24 served as a transplant coordinator and operation theatre nurse at the Human Organ Transplant Centre in Bhaktapur, Nepal. In that role, Dhakal…

Business & Economy

Engaged and Accomplished Alumni Honored With Maxwell Centennial Awards

Friday, May 3, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

A longtime city manager committed to cultivating future public servants. A retired managing director dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy. A public health pioneer who has improved the lives of millions. An accomplished executive and entrepreneur committed to advancing sustainability. In…