Campus & Community
The Hall of Languages, a Legendary Landmark, Turns 150
This month, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is honoring the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Hall of Languages (HOL), a landmark and Syracuse University’s first building on campus. For this milestone in University history, A&S is…
Faculty Can Apply Now for 2023 Assessment Leadership Institute Mini-Grant
Applications are now being accepted for a $1,000 mini-grant that will be awarded to faculty who are responsible for coordinating academic program-level assessment and able to participate in the Assessment Leadership Institute. The institute will be held June 6 and…
An Intuitive Approach to Physics Research: Get to Know Graduate Student Marshal Ohana Benevides Rodrigues
Most people think of Neapolitan ice cream when they hear vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, but Ohana Benevides Rodrigues G’22 uses vanilla, chocolate and strawberry to explain one of the main features of the complex world of neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless, chargeless…
Faculty and Staff Leaders Encouraged to Enroll in Upcoming Crucial Conversations Workshop Series
“One of the best training sessions I have ever had at the University.” “I believe all leadership should be required to take this course … the content is relevant to all levels of management/supervision.” “This subject matter is so critical—the…
Author Margaret Atwood Calls Creative Writing Professor Mona Awad Her ‘Literary Heir Apparent’
In addition to the 4.1 billion TikTok users who have been sharing videos about Mona Awad’s bestselling novel “Bunny,” there is another noteworthy fan that has been taking notice of her work. Legendary author Margaret Atwood, author of “The Handmaid’s…
Syracuse University 2023-24 Budget to Include Significant Increase in Student Financial Support
Syracuse University’s 2023-24 budget will include a historic $350 million to support students of promise—regardless of economic means—with financial aid, grants, scholarships and other assistance. The amount reflects a 9% increase over the prior year and is, in large part,…
44 Stars of Excellence Awards Celebrate Leadership and Engagement
Each year, Student Engagement acknowledges and honors student leaders, staff and faculty advisors and registered student organizations (RSOs) through the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the outstanding dedication and commitment students and advisors have given to their…
BBI Senior Advisor Michael Morris Selected as the Recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award
NARRTC, formerly known as the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, selected Michael Morris, senior advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute, as the recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals…
Climate Investor Tom Steyer Tells Students, ‘We Can’t Accept People Shirking Their Responsibility’
In a December 2010 article, Fortune magazine called California billionaire Tom Steyer the “jolly green banker.” During a talk at the Maxwell School last week, Professor Jay Golden asked Steyer to share why he retired from his lucrative career as…
Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement
A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be recognized with honorary degrees from Syracuse University at the 2023 Commencement on Sunday, May 14,…