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Graduate Student Thrives in University’s Military-Friendly Culture
National Guard soldier and federal civil servant Kola Oluwagbemi G’22 has had a “very favorable experience” as a result of the University’s commitment to the military community. Below, he answers questions about his background and plans for the future. Where…
Falk Students Provide Essential Therapy Services While Gaining Clinical Practice
Marriage and family therapy is one of the fastest-growing mental health disciplines. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16% growth in employment of marriage and family therapists from 2020 to 2030, as compared to the projected 8% average growth for…
Graduate School Announces Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for 2022-25
Peter Vanable, associate provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, today announced departmental awardees for the Research Excellence Doctoral Funding (REDF) program. The funding program, administered by the Graduate School, will provide 32 academic year fellowships and…
Whitman School Announces STEM Designation for MBA
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announced that its MBA program will be classified as STEM-designated for students who successfully complete concentrations in accounting, business analytics, finance, marketing and supply chain management. The class of 2022 will be the…
Syracuse University Designated an R1 Doctoral University
The newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has placed Syracuse University among 146 “Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity.” The R1 designation is the top tier of doctoral research universities in the United States. The R1 distinction…
Austin Peña Crosses Boundaries Within Architecture to Build Community
Austin Peña doesn’t like boundaries. He chose Syracuse University for graduate school because he wouldn’t be forced into a single educational track. “I question the traditional boundaries of architecture and it’s a very forward-thinking program. The faculty give us a…
Provost Ritter Discusses Graduate Education at Syracuse University
Strong graduate programs are a key part of the University’s success as a Carnegie R1 institution. SU News sat down with Provost Gretchen Ritter to hear her views on graduate education. Q: How has your own experience in mentoring graduate…
Graduate School BIPOC Alliance Virtual Event Offers Students Mentoring Advice
The Graduate School’s BIPOC Alliance for Excellence (GSBA) hosted a virtual panel, “Navigating Mentorship as a BIPOC Graduate Student,” featuring four faculty members of color who offered students timely advice on mentorship and building alliances as Black, Indigenous and other…
Applications Open for Graduate Dean’s Award
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the third annual Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work competition. The Graduate Dean’s Award recognizes up to eight graduate students for their overall academic record and the outstanding quality…
Graduate Student Mental Health Workshop for Faculty Dec. 3
Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers reported rates of anxiety and depression among graduate students that are substantially higher than the general population. As the pandemic has heightened anxiety and stress among graduate students, faculty are finding new challenges in…