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Celebrating a Decade of Gravitational Waves
Ten years ago, a faint ripple in the fabric of space-time forever changed our understanding of the Universe. On Sept. 14, 2015, scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) made the first direct detection of gravitational waves—disturbances caused by the…
George Saunders G’88 Wins National Book Award
George Saunders G’88, acclaimed author and professor of creative writing in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters (DCAL) by the National Book Foundation….
Quiet Campus, Loud Impact: Syracuse Research Heats Up Over Summer
While summer may bring a quiet calm to the Quad, the drive to discover at Syracuse University never rests. The usual buzz of students rushing between classes may fade, but inside the labs of the College of Arts and Sciences…
Honors Program Interim Director, Working Group Announced
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Behzad Mortazavi has announced the appointment of Laura Machia, associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum and professor of psychology, as interim director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. In this role, Machia…
‘We Remember’: How Chris Meek ’92, G’18 Honors the Victims and Survivors of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
Chris Meek ’92, G’18 was on a work call at Goldman Sachs on Broadway Street in lower Manhattan on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when he and his colleagues heard a tremendous noise. From media reports, Meek soon realized…
Sci-Fi, Afrofuturism Expert, Author Named Newest University Professor
Syracuse University’s newest University Professor takes a “Renaissance Man” approach to scholarship. Isiah Lavender III, an expert in the field of 20th-century literature, science fiction and Afrofuturism, says his work is informed by everything from his personal experiences as a…
2025 Is a Strong Year for NSF Proposal Funding, Early-Career Faculty Awards
National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for Syracuse University faculty research projects totaled $19.7 million in fiscal year 2025, an increase of $5.8 million over last year’s total, according to the Office of Research. NSF also recognized four faculty members with…
3 Faculty Members Honored With University Professor Reappointments
Three faculty members have been reappointed to the rank of University Professor, the University’s most senior and selective academic status [PDF]. The honor recognizes exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activity. The faculty members are: Dympna Callaghan, William L….
Tissue Forces Help Shape Developing Organs
A new study looks at the physical forces that help shape developing organs. Scientists in the past believed that the fast-acting biochemistry of genes and proteins is responsible for directing this choreography. But new research from the College of Arts…
Legacy Families Reflect on Welcome Week and What It Means to Be Orange
How does it feel to follow in your older sibling’s footsteps at the same university? SU News wanted to know so we asked five pairs of siblings—each including one who already graduated and one who is just starting their Orange…