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Maxwell Partners With VA, Instacart to Bring Healthy Food to Local Veterans
When the federal government began measuring food insecurity in the 1990s, most researchers focused on low-income families. But Colleen Heflin noticed a different group standing out in the data: military veterans. “I have deep roots in the field, and I’ve…
Students Study Human Rights and Historical Memory at Santiago Center
The Syracuse University Abroad Center in Santiago, Chile, is the setting for a semester-long student research project focused on human rights, historical memory and social justice. The project, conducted by Lender Global student fellows Ohemaa Asibuo and Ayanna Hyatte under…
Honoring Duty and Legacy: A 9/11 Story of Service at the Pentagon
In the days after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, initial recovery at the Pentagon was supported by a mix of firefighters, first responders and military personnel. Among them was current College of Law student Jared Hansbrough L’29, at the…
‘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…
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…
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: The Important Role of Internships
Networking. Building skills. Analyzing data. Solving problems. Competitive summer internships can help students fine-tune their interests and discover their career ambitions in ways that complement their classroom learning. Three current students—Nadin Prabhu ’27, Gustavo Madero ’26 and Nola Roberts ’27—discuss…
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….
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…
IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack
The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has named Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack as visiting fellows for fall 2025. The IDJC Visiting Fellows program brings in thought leaders in journalism, politics or public affairs to collaborate with Syracuse…
Maxwell’s Baobao Zhang Awarded NSF CAREER Grant to Study Generative AI in the Workplace
Baobao Zhang, associate professor of political science and Maxwell Dean Associate Professor of the Politics of AI, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for $567,491 to support her project, “Future of Generative Artificial Intelligence…