Syracuse University Impact

Understanding the Blood-Brain Barrier to Advance Alzheimer’s Treatments

Shikha Nangia and her student researchers are advancing efforts to find cures for debilitating brain diseases.
John Boccacino Feb. 18, 2026
Understanding the Blood-Brain Barrier to Advance Alzheimer’s Treatments

Professor Creates Tool to Help Researchers Handle Complex Identity Responses

The free software tool created by Gabriel Merrin allows researchers to handle demographic data with greater care and transparency.
Dan Bernardi Feb. 12, 2026
Professor Creates Tool to Help Researchers Handle Complex Identity Responses

New Accessible Entrance Debuts at Syracuse Florence Campus

The renovation at Villa Rossa was made possible as part of a 2022 gift by alumnus Daniel D'Aniello and his wife, Gayle.
Dialynn Dwyer Feb. 2, 2026
New Accessible Entrance Debuts at Syracuse Florence Campus

Sport Management Club Raises $76.5K for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

The 21st annual auction benefited the Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center at the Nappi Wellness Institute.
News Staff Jan. 16, 2026
Sport Management Club Raises $76.5K for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

Newhouse Memorial Wall Honors Journalists Killed Since 1992

The new gallery and event series memorialize the 2,510 lives lost covering conflict and raise awareness about the threats journalists face. 
Dialynn Dwyer Jan. 8, 2026
Newhouse Memorial Wall Honors Journalists Killed Since 1992

Training Aspiring Rural Doctors to Connect With Patients

A collaboration between the Newhouse School and SUNY Upstate is helping student doctors learn how to explain a diagnosis effectively.
John Boccacino Jan. 6, 2026
Training Aspiring Rural Doctors to Connect With Patients

New Study Shows University’s $1.8B Economic Impact Across Central New York

The Lightcast analysis highlights strong job support, innovation and public value, with total economic contribution rising nearly 64% since 2017.
News Staff Jan. 6, 2026
New Study Shows University’s $1.8B Economic Impact Across Central New York

Students From Shaw Center’s Nutrition Initiative Make Learning Fun

Falk College students teach nutrition and cooking through hands‑on lessons that empower Syracuse schoolchildren to embrace healthy eating and lifelong food habits.
News Staff Dec. 23, 2025
Students From Shaw Center’s Nutrition Initiative Make Learning Fun

Multidisciplinary Group of Faculty Examines Disease ‘From Cells to Society’  

Researchers from diverse disciplines are collaborating to advance the understanding of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Wendy S. Loughlin Dec. 15, 2025
Multidisciplinary Group of Faculty Examines Disease ‘From Cells to Society’  

Resiliency Program Empowers Military-Connected Students

The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs’ program provides access to vital resources, from academic and mental health to social and spiritual support.
John Boccacino Dec. 15, 2025
Resiliency Program Empowers Military-Connected Students

Summer Physics Program Expands Across Multiple STEM Fields

Former participants return as mentors in expanded internship that now spans physics, chemistry and environmental sciences.
Sean Grogan Dec. 12, 2025
Summer Physics Program Expands Across Multiple STEM Fields

CHB Aims for National Excellence in Health Behavior Research, Practice

Its collaborative structure and expanded programming help position Syracuse as a national leader in health behavior research, education and practice, with a focus on veteran
Diane Stirling Dec. 11, 2025
CHB Aims for National Excellence in Health Behavior Research, Practice

Orange Student-Athletes Giving Back Is a Win-Win

Through volunteering, Orange student-athletes support their neighbors in need, set a positive example and develop into leaders.
John Boccacino Nov. 20, 2025
Orange Student-Athletes Giving Back Is a Win-Win

How Syracuse University Courses in High School Change Lives

Early college credits provided curriculum flexibility for JC Alejaldre that led to discovering public health as a career path.
News Staff Nov. 17, 2025
How Syracuse University Courses in High School Change Lives

Hendricks Chapel Awarded $500K for Leadership Program

The Lilly Endowment grant builds on initial funding to help faith leaders thrive and strengthen communities.
Dara Harper Nov. 14, 2025
Hendricks Chapel Awarded $500K for Leadership Program

IDJC Launches Local NExT Lab to Test Ideas for Strengthening Local News 

The lab is the nation's first that will connect newsrooms, funders and academics to pioneer journalism innovations.
News Staff Nov. 3, 2025
IDJC Launches Local NExT Lab to Test Ideas for Strengthening Local News 

Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour

Branagan’s global journey began with a 2021 Fulbright Specialist grant to help universities in Estonia create media entrepreneurship programs. He has since spoken to audiences
Diane Stirling Oct. 28, 2025
Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour

Architecture Students, Local Companies Partner With Brady Farm to Expand Access to Fresh Food

As part of a research project led by Assistant Professor Hannibal Newsom, students transformed a design exercise into a lasting community resource.
Julie Sharkey Oct. 22, 2025
Architecture Students, Local Companies Partner With Brady Farm to Expand Access to Fresh Food