Campus & Community
Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
InclusiveU Student Meg Wilkie’s Infectious Passion for Running Inspires Community
Meg Wilkie ’24 has a passion for running and a big dream: to run a marathon in all 50 states. Since she started racing in 2012, she has completed 28 full marathons in 15 states. This fall, she will tackle…
Maxwell Faculty Expert on Autonomous Systems Policy Presents at White House Summit on Advanced Air Mobility
Jamie Winders, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was among the presenters offering perspectives on advanced air mobility technologies at a White House summit in Washington, D.C., last week. Winders, associate…
Former Football Player David Tate Inspires Fellow Alumni With $1M Gift Commitment
One of David Tate’s first memories of Syracuse football is what has endeared the team to him the most. Entering into the program as a freshman in 1972, Tate says coach Ben Schwartzwalder’s first direction to the newcomers wasn’t on…
Food Services Announces Changes to Goldstein Dining Hours
Beginning Aug. 27, Food Services will implement an adjusted menu and new service hours at its Goldstein Dining location, in an effort to streamline service to meet South Campus student needs. “Over the past year, we have studied the daily…
DPS Now Accepting Applications for First Community Police Academy
The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting applications for its first Community Police Academy. The department invites all students, faculty and staff to apply for this free four-week program designed to give community members an idea…
New Falk Advisory Board Member Jody Levison-Johnson Honors Vow to ‘Change the System’
When Jody Levison-Johnson was in high school, she had a close friend who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One night when he was off his medication and behaving erratically, “John” was arrested by police. He was placed in the county…
Forestry Drive to Close Aug. 8-11 for Restoration Work
Contractors will soon begin the final restoration for the ongoing construction at the southwest corner of the JMA Wireless Dome, including work on Forestry Drive. To allow for the restoration of the road, granite curbing and sidewalks, a full closure…
Volunteers Needed: Syracuse Welcome, Family Weekend
A tradition as strong as the color orange itself on the Syracuse University campus is the annual outpouring of campus community member volunteers for milestone student experience events such as Syracuse Welcome, Family Weekend and more. “Welcoming smiles, friendly greetings,…
SOURCE Symposium Showcases Undergraduate Students’ Summer Research, Scholarly and Creative Projects
More than 100 undergraduate students who have been engaged in research and scholarly and creative pursuits over the summer will present their projects and findings at a showcase being hosted virtually and on campus next week. The event celebrates the culmination…