Health & Society
Alumnus Plans to ‘Race Across America’
More than 3,000 miles—and every type of possible terrain—separate picturesque Oceanside, California, from Annapolis, Maryland. Over the course of seven to eight days, Syracuse University alumnus Ryan Jean ’09 and three teammates will race across those 3,000 miles on bicycles…
Philosophy Doctoral Graduates Achieve High Placement Rates despite Narrowing Job Market
The job search can be challenging when pursuing a career in academia. For students interested in teaching and research in philosophy, it can be even more difficult. According to Department Chair and Allan and Anita Sutton Professor of Philosophy Ben…
Wonder Woman
Although she didn’t know it at the time, Susan DeMar ’02 began preparing for her career at New Mexico State University (NMSU) more than 15 years ago, while enrolled at Syracuse University. Back then, DeMar was raising three kids and…
Professor Charles Driscoll on Impact of U.S. Pulling Out of Paris Accord
The decision by the Trump administration to pull out of the Paris climate accord is being met with disappointment by one of Syracuse University’s leading authorities on climate change. University Professor of Environmental Systems and Distinguished Professor Charles Driscoll believes…
Monmonier Explores Advances in Mapping under U.S. Patent System
Mark Monmonier’s newest book, “Patents and Cartographic Inventions: A New Perspective for Map History,” examines how developments in the U.S. patent system in the 19th and early 20th centuries have shaped innovations of map use. Monmonier reveals that devices and…
Summer Course Will Help Participants Develop Mindfulness Practice
In one Syracuse University course this summer, students will engage in creative ways to learn about and incorporate the practice of mindfulness into their lives. “Mindful Communication Skills,” CRS 347, will be offered for six weeks in Summer Session II,…
Plastic Surgeon Larry Weinstein ’75 Restores Hope, Renews Lives in Underserved India
Larry Weinstein ’75 considers himself hyper-vigilant—a quality that has served him well in 30 years of practicing medicine. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, he was keenly aware of his surroundings at all times. “Personal safety and community awareness…
Health Services Introduces Secure, Online Student Patient Portal
As new students prepare to join us in the fall semester, their health history and immunization record submission process will now be much easier. Health Services has introduced a secure, confidential patient portal allowing students to complete health forms online…
Gerard Martin ’78 a Global Expert on Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease
Gerard Martin ’78 remembers when Syracuse University almost expelled him—for studying. “I was caught in the chemistry library at two in the morning,” says the renowned pediatric cardiologist, speaking by phone from his office in Washington, D.C. “They couldn’t figure…
Students Test Out Their Food Creativity in New Falk Kitchens
In the new Falk College kitchens, creativity is unbound. Chef instructors and professors encourage students to experiment using the latest high-tech kitchen equipment, ingredients and cooking methods—and their students are taking up the challenge. Nutrition major Mary Mik ’19, who…