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Game Changer: University Debuts State-of-the-Art Gaming and Esports Center

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, By John Boccacino

Continuing to innovate as a leading higher education institution for electronic sports (or esports) and gaming in the United States, Syracuse University has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Gaming and Esports Center—an exciting arena for competitors and those new to…

Campus & Community

The Whitman School Publicly Launches Whitman Leadership Circle

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, By Dawn McWilliams

Merit scholarships that retain top first-year students. Fellowships that allow faculty to pursue their interests and bring emerging knowledge back into the classroom. Physical improvements to the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, including Flaum Grand Hall, a centralized gathering…

Campus & Community

Academic Strategic Plan Town Halls Provide Opportunities for Dialogue, Feedback

Friday, January 17, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

A series of town halls held this semester will facilitate discussion and feedback related to the University’s academic strategic plan, “Leading With Distinction.” The entire campus community is invited to participate in these four virtual events, which focus on key…

Veterans

Forged in Snow: How Syracuse ROTC Shaped a Career of Service

Friday, January 17, 2025, By Charlie Poag

Growing up in Buffalo, Madison Kaifas-Steiner was no stranger to the bitter cold and snow-filled winters of Central New York. But when she joined Syracuse University’s cross-town Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program during her time at Le Moyne…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Faculty Awarded Independent Projects Grants

Thursday, January 16, 2025, By Julie Sharkey

Three projects, led by several School of Architecture faculty, have recently been awarded 2024 Independent Projects grants from the Architectural League of New York and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), to explore a design topic through…

Campus & Community

Bird Library Hours for Spring 2025 Semester

Thursday, January 16, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries has resumed regular hours for the Spring 2025 semester effective now through Sunday, May 11. Regular hours for Bird Library, Carnegie Library, King + King Architecture Library and the College of Law Library can be found online….

Media Tip Sheets

Bird Flu Transmission from Animals to People is Very ‘Worrisome’

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, By Daryl Lovell

The H5N1 virus – also known as bird flu – is being blamed for rising egg prices, the death of a Louisiana man and the infection of more than 60 workers that were in close contact with infected dairy cattle…

Syracuse University Impact

Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Diane Stirling

In disability advocacy circles, the City of Syracuse has gained a national reputation as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. for incorporating the ideas and feedback of users with disabilities when creating new handicapped-accessible spaces, according to…

Campus & Community

Call for Applications: Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellowship

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Diane Stirling

All Syracuse University faculty with an interest in social justice are encouraged to apply for the Lender Center for Social Justice 2025-27 Faculty Fellowship. This is the seventh year the Lender Center has awarded the two-year fellowship for research focused…

Campus & Community

Libraries Announces Spring 2025 Graduate Research Roundtable Events

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is hosting the following graduate research roundtable events for the Spring 2025 semester. All events are co-sponsored by the Libraries and the Graduate Student Organization and are open and free to attend for all Syracuse University students,…