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Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students
Most students who come to Syracuse University as wide-eyed first-year students think they have all the time in the world to institute the changes they wish to see in their communities and on campus. But the reality can be somewhat…
Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa
From improving mood to reducing anxiety, research has shown that music and dance can offer many health benefits. For cultures in West Africa, the power of music and dance extends far beyond boosting physical and mental well-being. According to Ruth Opara,…
2023 Humanities Center Faculty Fellows Focus on Critical Societal Concerns
The Syracuse University Humanities Center supports innovative faculty and graduate student researchers exploring a number of pressing social issues. Each spring, the center offers up to four highly competitive faculty fellowships—three from the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), including one…
WellsLink Leadership Program Transforms Lives of First-Year Students of Color
For the past 19 years, the WellsLink Leadership Program has transformed the lives of first-year students of color on the Syracuse University campus through peer mentoring and structured academic, social and cultural enrichment activities. Through this nationally recognized program, which…
Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms
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,…
Savion Pollard ’25 Steps Outside Comfort Zone to Inspire Fellow Student Veterans
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…
Libraries Adds Wellness Items to Borrow
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 Sheet: Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year Later
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…
Leading the Way on International Student Success Model
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)…
Office of General Counsel Adds New Deputy General Counsel to Staff
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…