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Albert Williamson-Taylor Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
The School of Architecture has announced that world-renowned engineer Albert Williamson-Taylor, director and co-founder of international engineering firm AKT II, will address graduates at the 2024 Convocation ceremony on May 11 at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Williamson-Taylor grew up…
Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort
Erin McCarthy ’23, physics summa cum laude, is a rarity among young scientists. As an undergraduate researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Physics, she guided a study that appeared in March 2024 in Physical Review Letters….
Faculty and Staff: Join Your Colleagues at the Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll for Food, Fitness and Fun
At the 2023 Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll (formerly the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge), Syracuse University held the distinction of being the largest employer represented among dozens of local companies participating in the annual tradition for the second year in a row….
Behind the Scenes Heroes: The Impactful Role of Public Safety Dispatchers
Every year, the second week of April marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the dedication, service and sacrifices of public safety telecommunicators. The staff of the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) within the…
Libraries’ Earth Day Events Highlight Plastic Collection Materials
Plastics. They’re lightweight, durable, flexible, inexpensive. They’re moldable, extrudable, pressable. They’re colored and clear; they’re dinnerware, jewelry, vinyl siding, military supplies, toys and thousands more things. In the early half of the 20th century, the availability of polymers and fossil…
University Names 2024-25 Remembrance Scholars
Thirty-five students have been chosen as the 2024-25 Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 35th year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students studying in London and Florence through Syracuse University who were killed…
Symposium to Explore Significance of 18th-Century Philosopher’s Essay on Perpetual Peace in Today’s World
Philosopher Immanuel Kant’s 1795 essay “Toward Perpetual Peace” still holds significant relevance even now more than two centuries after it was first published. With ongoing wars across the globe, securing peace remains elusive. An upcoming one-day symposium will explore how…
Barnes Center at The Arch Celebrates 2 Millionth Recreation Visitor
Hitting another record milestone, the Barnes Center at The Arch welcomed its 2 millionth visitor to the recreation and fitness area during the first few weeks of 2024. Opening in Fall 2019, the Barnes Center remains a campus staple for…
Office of Multicultural Advancement Wins National Recognition for Inclusive Excellence
Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement has received the prestigious 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. This award brings national distinction to the team that supports and advocates for underrepresented alumni and students, raising funds…
Graduate School Presents 39 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
Teaching assistants are essential to the educational enterprise at Syracuse University. To recognize their critical role and their valuable contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, the Graduate School annually presents Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards. The honor cites demonstrated excellence in…