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Lamis Abdelaaty Awarded the 2024 Montonna Fund
Lamis Abdelaaty, associate professor of political science and director of undergraduate studies, has received this year’s award from the Ralph E. Montonna Endowed Fund for the Teaching and Education of Undergraduates. Awarded by the Maxwell School, the Ralph E. Montonna…
‘My Eyes Lit Up’: After An Exciting Campus Visit, Izzy Kaplan Joins First Class of Esports Majors (Video)
Emily and Stephen Kaplan could see it in their daughter’s eyes. When then-high school junior Isabelle “Izzy” Kaplan visited Syracuse University in March 2023, the University had just announced it would be offering a new, first-of-its-kind degree program focused on…
‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season
The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of “Pippin” will be held Oct. 11-20 in the…
Mental Health Matters: Tips and Resources to Combat Stress During Midterms
With midterm exams right around the corner and World Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10, SU News put together a guide for students to help manage their mental health all year long, but especially during the midterm stress. As…
Orange Fan Honors Father With $2M Gift to Fuel Competitive Excellence
The dining hall in the One Team Olympic Sports Center will be named for avid Orange sports fan Edward C. Magee Sr. ’33, G’36, thanks to a $2 million pledge from his son. When Edward “Ed” C. Magee ’70, G’72…
Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’
When the Maxwell School celebrates its centennial on the Syracuse University campus this month, the limelight will shine on those at the heart of the school’s achievements: its dedicated and talented students, staff, faculty and alumni who strive every day…
What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, over 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an…
Unlikely Connections: How a DPS Officer and Former Men’s Basketball Player Find Common Ground
An unexpected connection was made between a current Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer and a former Syracuse University men’s basketball player thanks to a DPS detective. Detective Mike Toia brought DPS Officer Teng Kiir and former men’s basketball player…
Family Weekend 2024 in Photos
Over the weekend, parents, families and supporters of students gathered on campus to celebrate the University’s annual Family Weekend. Organized by Parent and Family Services, this weekend offers a chance for those who support our students to experience campus life,…
‘A Community Conversation for Election Season and Beyond’ to Be Held Oct. 22 as Part of Initiative to Foster Civic Engagement, Civil Dialogue
The University has launched a new initiative, “Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy,” to enhance civic engagement and civil dialogue during the 2024-25 academic year. The initiative, led by Gretchen Ritter, vice president for civic engagement…