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Students Participate in High-Altitude Health Study at the Top of the World

Of all the exceptional Syracuse University Study Abroad courses, there is one that towers above the others–about 18,000 feet above. Mount Everest Base Camp Trek:
Matt Michael Aug. 3, 2023
Students Participate in High-Altitude Health Study at the Top of the World

Ethan Coffel Receives NSF Award to Study Climate and Agriculture

Ethan Coffel, assistant professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received a $582,000 grant from the
News Staff Aug. 2, 2023
Ethan Coffel Receives NSF Award to Study Climate and Agriculture

Expert Available to Discuss Niger’s Coup

As the Niger crisis deepens, Sean McFate, a professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and author of The New Rules of War: How America Can
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 2, 2023

Selecting From an Impressive Competitive Field, the Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Cohort 2, Expands by Adding Cohort 3

Advancing its mission to make the University a pacesetter among higher education institutions for cultivating women leaders, Syracuse University’s Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL) is
News Staff Aug. 2, 2023

Gawrysiak to Oversee Esports Initiatives

Joey Gawrysiak has been named executive director of the University’s new esports communications and management degree program. Gawrysiak developed one of the first esports degrees
Wendy S. Loughlin Aug. 2, 2023

Veterans Learn Cutting-Edge Training in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently celebrated the addition of 25 new graduates from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
Charlie Poag Aug. 1, 2023
Veterans Learn Cutting-Edge Training in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management

National Science Foundation Renews Funding for Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program

Funding for operating the Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ULSAMP) program has been renewed, permitting Syracuse University to continue leading a seven-institution initiative
Diane Stirling Aug. 1, 2023

Comstock Avenue to Close to All Traffic Except Shuttles Following Def Leppard/Motley Crue Concert

Syracuse University’s Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) will make a temporary change to campus traffic patterns following the conclusion of the Def Leppard/Motley Crue concert
Jennifer DeMarchi July 31, 2023
Comstock Avenue to Close to All Traffic Except Shuttles Following Def Leppard/Motley Crue Concert

Dimitar Gueorguiev Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science, has been named the Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations for the 2023-24 academic year.
News Staff July 31, 2023
Dimitar Gueorguiev Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education, and Leela George, associate teaching professor of educational leadership, both in the School of
Martin Walls July 31, 2023
Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

New Research Examines Echo Chambers and Political Attitudes on Social Media

What is the role of social media in shaping our political attitudes? New research published in Nature sets out to understand whether and how the
Ellen Mbuqe July 31, 2023

Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received two new prizes for her first book, “The
News Staff July 28, 2023
Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

New Leadership Structure Announced at Whitman School; J. Michael Haynie to Serve as Executive Dean, Alexander McKelvie to Continue Service as Interim Dean

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced a new leadership structure at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management—designed to advance and accelerate growth opportunities
News Staff July 28, 2023

New Awards Program Celebrating Alumni Entrepreneurship to Be Held in November; Applications Now Open

The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving in the Orange community. To recognize the entrepreneurial accomplishments of our graduates, Syracuse University is excited to
News Staff July 28, 2023

Celebrating Otto the Orange (Photo Story)

Fans of Otto the Orange are super excited for Otto's upcoming induction into the Class of 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) Saturday, Aug. 12,
Peyton July 27, 2023
Celebrating Otto the Orange (Photo Story)

Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program in the Maxwell School
News Staff July 27, 2023
Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

James Henderson Named Director, Heidi Hehnly Named Associate Director of BioInspired Institute

James H. (Jay) Henderson, professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as director of the
Diane Stirling July 27, 2023

Tracy Barlok Named Chief Advancement Officer, Gabe Nugent Appointed General Counsel

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced two leadership appointments on his executive team. Tracy Barlok has been named senior vice president and chief advancement officer, and
News Staff July 27, 2023