Campus & Community
University Remembers the Legacy of Francis McMillan Parks
Francis McMillan Parks, former director of Students Offering Service and African American Programs in Hendricks Chapel and a beloved community storyteller, died on Jan. 12. She was 87. Parks grew up in Odessa, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in…
Head of U.S. Division of Italian Soccer League Meets With Falk College Students
Andy Mitchell, managing director of Lega Serie A USA (the American division of Italy’s preeminent soccer league), recently visited Falk College to speak with students in the SPM/SAL 300 “Italian Football: Impact and Outcomes” class. The course includes a spring break…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2025 VPA Scholars
Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…
The Life-Changing Benefits of a Fall Study Abroad Experience (Podcast)
As part its academic strategic plan, “Leading With Distinction,” the University is committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities so that all undergraduates can study abroad or away before they graduate. More than 50% of students explore the world through…
Qualitative Data Repository: A National Resource for Managing Qualitative Data Across the Social Sciences
Syracuse University is home to the only data repository in the nation dedicated to the archiving, storage and sharing of digital data collected through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences and related disciplines. The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR),…
Tyler Center for Global Studies Awards Grant to University to Fund International Travel for Research and Creative Projects
The Tyler Center for Global Studies has awarded a $20,000 grant to Syracuse Abroad and the Syracuse Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE). Tyler Center Fellowships will fund international travel (up to $5,000) for undergraduate research and creative projects….
‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Performances will be held Feb. 21 to March 2 in the…
Los Angeles Program Students Help Community Members Affected by California Wildfires
Students spending the spring semester in the University’s Dick Clark Los Angeles Program arrived in California in early January. Their first order of business was to attend orientation activities beginning Jan. 6 and acclimate to the Los Angeles area. Soon,…
Syracuse University Expects to Remain Open and Operational Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
Syracuse University continues to monitor weather conditions pertaining to the Lake Effect Snow Warning and Cold Weather Warning currently in effect. This includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist about…
University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
Syracuse University is monitoring weather conditions pertaining to the Lake Effect Snow Warning and High Wind Warning currently in effect. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist about…