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Arts & Culture

Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms

Tuesday, February 14, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

 65,000 years ago, Neanderthals, a ‘sister’ species to modern humans, drew abstract paintings of animals and geometric designs on cave walls. This early art was the first example of nature being documented through illustration. Fast-forward to 200 years ago,…

Campus & Community

Savion Pollard ’25 Steps Outside Comfort Zone to Inspire Fellow Student Veterans

Tuesday, February 14, 2023, By John Boccacino

The spotlight is not something Savion Pollard ’25 seeks out. Quite the opposite. Pollard prefers an evening relaxing on the couch with his wife, Enesa, to a night on the town. But when U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer’s office invited…

Health & Society

Libraries Adds Wellness Items to Borrow

Monday, February 13, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries has recently added several wellness items to its borrowing collection. The items in the Wellness Collection have been added to provide emotional and mental support for Libraries users to help relieve stress and improve mental well-being. Currently,…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year Later

Monday, February 13, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

February 24, 2023 will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Four of our Syracuse University faculty experts shared their thoughts about the upcoming anniversary. Please see their names, titles, and quotes below. If you are interested in interviewing any…

Campus & Community

Leading the Way on International Student Success Model

Sunday, February 12, 2023, By News Staff

What is the secret to achieving the best outcomes for international university students, such as preparing them successfully for employment or graduate school? Ling Gao LeBeau, associate director of international student success for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S)…

Campus & Community

Office of General Counsel Adds New Deputy General Counsel to Staff

Friday, February 10, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Senior Vice President and General Counsel Daniel French has announced the appointment of Heather Gaines as deputy general counsel. She joined the staff on Jan. 30. In her new position, Gaines will lead the business and transactional group within the…

Campus & Community

Student Veteran Savion Pollard ’25 an Honored Guest During Tonight’s State of the Union Address

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, By John Boccacino

Tonight’s annual State of the Union Address from President Joseph R. Biden L’68 to a joint session of Congress and the American people will have a decidedly Orange tint to it, and not just because President Biden is a proud…

STEM

Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, By Eileen Korey

Like many young women with an interest in science, Laura Feldman ’81 thought about a career in medicine when she entered Syracuse University. But she was daunted by the statistics and her future prospects: At the time, women were not…

Campus & Community

Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

On Friday, Jan. 13, the University’s first Renée Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor of biology, is the Renée Crown Honors Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics, and Karin…

Campus & Community

7 Reasons to Attend Interfaith Exploration Week

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dara Harper

Hendricks Chapel is celebrating religious and spiritual diversity and inclusion through Interfaith Exploration Week, from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Tuesday, Feb. 7. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of gatherings that provide a safe…