Syracuse University Impact

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

How Trailblazer Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 Uses Running to Motivate and Inspire Women Around the World

Original air date: Dec. 3, 2024 Instead of wallowing in what could have potentially been the lowest moment of her life, Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72,
John Boccacino Dec. 2, 2024
How Trailblazer Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 Uses Running to Motivate and Inspire Women Around the World

Engineering and Computer Science Professor Kevin Du Trains the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

As an engineer, Kevin Du has always embraced a problem-solving attitude. In his world, if no solution exists for the dilemma he’s facing, he will
John Boccacino Nov. 21, 2024
Engineering and Computer Science Professor Kevin Du Trains the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

Helping Veteran and Military-Connected Students Achieve Their Syracuse University Dreams

Original air date: Nov. 7, 2024 Syracuse University has a long, proud history of serving our veterans and military-connected students that dates back to World
John Boccacino Nov. 6, 2024
Helping Veteran and Military-Connected Students Achieve Their Syracuse University Dreams

Katarina Sako ’24 Works to Help Older Adults Age Well

Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Katarina Sako ’24 was very close to her grandparents. “Spending time with my grandparents was really an important part
Katarina Sako ’24 Works to Help Older Adults Age Well

The Rise of Misinformation and AI: Developing Tools to Detect What’s Real and the Impact on Upcoming Elections

Original air date: Oct. 24, 2024 Misinformation and disinformation are prevalent everywhere you look these days, especially on the internet and social media. What's more
John Boccacino Oct. 23, 2024
The Rise of Misinformation and AI: Developing Tools to Detect What’s Real and the Impact on Upcoming Elections

Unbreakable Bond Fuels Brothers Luke ’26 and Mark Radel ’28

When do children learn empathy? How do they know that someone is in pain or having a bad day? From an early age, Mark Radel
John Boccacino Oct. 21, 2024
Unbreakable Bond Fuels Brothers Luke ’26 and Mark Radel ’28

Syracuse University, Upstate Collaborate to Bring Memory Screenings to Area Offices for the Aging

Residents over the age of 60 in seven Central New York counties­—Cayuga, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Oswego and Tompkins—can receive free memory screenings from their
News Staff Oct. 17, 2024
Syracuse University, Upstate Collaborate to Bring Memory Screenings to Area Offices for the Aging

University and Community Partners Help WCNY Form New Spanish-Language Radio Station

An important resource never before available to the greater Central New York and Mohawk Valley region—a Spanish-language radio station—has come to fruition through an initiative
Diane Stirling Oct. 16, 2024
University and Community Partners Help WCNY Form New Spanish-Language Radio Station

Making Higher Education Accessible to All: The Global Impact of InclusiveU

Original air date: Oct. 7, 2024 For many adolescent students with developmental disabilities, the pursuit of higher education is filled with roadblocks and can be
John Boccacino Oct. 6, 2024
Making Higher Education Accessible to All: The Global Impact of InclusiveU

With CDC Recognition, Wastewater Surveillance Program Continues to Innovate and Will Provide Training, Support to Communities Nationwide

The New York State Wastewater Surveillance Network, which began as a pilot project led by Syracuse University faculty member David Larsen in the early days
Diane Stirling Sept. 24, 2024
With CDC Recognition, Wastewater Surveillance Program Continues to Innovate and Will Provide Training, Support to Communities Nationwide

Student Inventors Develop New Way to Secure Wheelchairs in Moving Vehicles

Former Syracuse University student Jim DaRin is one of many wheelchair users who rely on adapted vehicles to drive. These vehicles are equipped with a docking system
Kwami Maranga Sept. 5, 2024
Student Inventors Develop New Way to Secure Wheelchairs in Moving Vehicles

Public Health Professor David Larsen Invited to White House to Discuss Wastewater Surveillance

It’s not easy to condense about four years of research into two minutes, but that’s exactly what Syracuse University Public Health Professor David Larsen did
Matt Michael Aug. 30, 2024
Public Health Professor David Larsen Invited to White House to Discuss Wastewater Surveillance

Syracuse High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Summer Internship Program

High school students in Syracuse once again had the chance to take part in a summer program to gain meaningful experience learning about their desired
News Staff Aug. 27, 2024
Syracuse High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Summer Internship Program

Raising Guide Dog Puppies on Campus: How Students Are Helping Make a Difference for the Blind

Have you met Tarzan or Juan yet on campus? These latest members of the University community are hard to miss, with their friendly dispositions, shiny
News Staff July 8, 2024
Raising Guide Dog Puppies on Campus: How Students Are Helping Make a Difference for the Blind

Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities

Syracuse University will play a leading role in advancing Central New York’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities thanks to $40 million in new funds made available to
News Staff July 3, 2024
Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities

‘We Are Not a People of the Past’: Not in the Books Project Builds Ties With Indigenous Community

Senior Isabelle Lutz joined a group of fellow Syracuse University students and community members for a short bus ride last fall to the Skä•noñh Great
‘We Are Not a People of the Past’: Not in the Books Project Builds Ties With Indigenous Community