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Syracuse University Maintains R1 Classification
Syracuse University has once again been classified as a “Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production” institution by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Part of the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions…
Applications Open for 2025-26 Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-In-Aid Program
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Libraries is accepting applications now through March 31 for the Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-in-Aid program. The grant, up to $5,000 depending on the proposal, is awarded to scholars or practitioners doing…
School of Design Professor Uses Biology to Design for the Future
Inspired by natural forms, processes and systems, Yves Michel, a professor of practice in industrial and interaction design in the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the…
Falk’s Miriam Mutambudzi Furthers Research on Health Disparities Among Older, Vulnerable Populations
From late 2007 until mid-2009, economies around the world plunged into a market decline known as the Great Recession–the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression in the 1930s. In the United States, unemployment rates skyrocketed, housing prices and…
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Continues to Set New Standards in Research
A College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) professor recently received the highest recognition for his exceptional contributions to communication sciences and disorders from the field’s leading professional organization. Jonathan Preston, a professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse…
Career Readiness Through Local Immersions
A common question for college students nearing graduation is, “What’s next?” According to a May 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab, 68% of college students feel at least “somewhat” apprehensive about life after graduation. To help ease…
College of Law to Host US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for In-Person Oral Arguments
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hold oral arguments at the College of Law on March 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The oral arguments are free and open to the public. Seating is limited….
As COVID-19 Pandemic Approaches Fifth Anniversary, What’s Next?
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic after more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries. As we approach the five-year anniversary of the global public health emergency, there are still many uncertainties about how prepared…
Caribbean Art: Uncovering the Region’s Photographic Heritage Through Contemporary and Historical Works
On the surface, viewing a photo from a 1950s travel brochure of a pristine Caribbean beach with palm trees and sunshine might make you dream about a tropical vacation. But if you analyze that image more deeply, it can reveal…
Orange Mentor Connect Relaunch: Transforming Student Success Through Mentorship
To strengthen student success and foster a culture of support, Syracuse University is re-launching Orange Mentor Connect in partnership with Mentor Collective, an online mentoring platform. Beginning this spring, first-year and transfer students will be paired with experienced sophomore and…