Syracuse University Impact

Social Work Professor Helps Strengthen Community Schools

The School of Education's Ryan Heath leads regional efforts to expand and strengthen community school systems across Central New York.
News Staff Oct. 14, 2025
Social Work Professor Helps Strengthen Community Schools

How Student Energy Engineers Save Manufacturers Money

Since 2001, 130 students in the Industrial Training and Assessment Center have saved companies nearly $54 million through a program funded by the U.S. Department
John Boccacino Oct. 1, 2025
How Student Energy Engineers Save Manufacturers Money

It Takes a Village (and a University) to Support Rural Wellness, Recovery Efforts

A faculty-service provider initiative is exploring how a rural recovery café can serve as a vital space for mental health support, healing and strengthened community
Diane Stirling Sept. 24, 2025
It Takes a Village (and a University) to Support Rural Wellness, Recovery Efforts

Architecture Faculty Creating Model for a Post-Highway Future

An interdisciplinary team of Syracuse University faculty are tackling issues of ecological and economic revitalization while providing a blueprint for how other cities can create
John Boccacino Sept. 24, 2025
Architecture Faculty Creating Model for a Post-Highway Future

University, City Schools Partner for 5th Year of Summer Internship Program

Program offers hands-on career experience and mentorship to Syracuse high school students.
News Staff Sept. 3, 2025
University, City Schools Partner for 5th Year of Summer Internship Program

Lights, Camera, Imagination! Faculty Help Turn Teens’ Ideas Into Films

Syracuse faculty empower teens to turn everyday objects into cinematic stories through community filmmaking project.
Diane Stirling July 31, 2025
Lights, Camera, Imagination! Faculty Help Turn Teens’ Ideas Into Films

Serving Those Who Served: The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic

Thanks to their efforts, hundreds of area veterans have received their benefits or successfully upgraded their military discharge through the pro bono, student-offered legal services
John Boccacino May 5, 2025
Serving Those Who Served: The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic

Innovative Student Group Designs Inclusive Clothing for Neurodivergent Community

SOLACE Collective aims to provide everyone, especially neurodivergent individuals, with comfortable garments that alleviate anxiety, increase confidence and reduce distractions by providing opportunities for fidgeting
John Boccacino April 21, 2025
Innovative Student Group Designs Inclusive Clothing for Neurodivergent Community

Celebrating 30 Years of the Shaw Center Being the Hub for Academic Community Engagement

The Shaw Center marks 30 years as Syracuse University’s hub for academic community engagement, empowering students through service learning and volunteerism.
John Boccacino April 13, 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of the Shaw Center Being the Hub for Academic Community Engagement

Striving to Improve the Efficacy of Obesity, Diabetes Treatments

Syracuse University chemist Robert Doyle develops breakthrough peptide treatments that improve weight loss and glucose control without harmful side effects.
John Boccacino March 24, 2025
Striving to Improve the Efficacy of Obesity, Diabetes Treatments

Students Helping Children’s Hospital Patients Through Play Sessions

Jonida Konjufca was not sure what she wanted to do professionally before she enrolled in the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), but
Cathleen O'Hare March 3, 2025
Students Helping Children’s Hospital Patients Through Play Sessions

University Community, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build 88 Beds for Local Children

Last year, the Syracuse University Volunteer Organization (SUVO) took on its first bed build event on campus. The organization teamed up with the local chapter
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 27, 2025
University Community, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build 88 Beds for Local Children

Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration

In disability advocacy circles, the City of Syracuse has gained a national reputation as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. for incorporating
Diane Stirling Jan. 14, 2025
Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration

Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants

A standing room audience gathered in the community room at the Salt City Market in the City of Syracuse on a recent evening for the
News Staff Jan. 14, 2025
Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of Syracuse Tenants
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