Syracuse Sun

Syracuse University Public Health Professor David Larsen condensed four years of research into a two-minute presentation during his visit to the White House on August 27. Larsen, Chair of the Department of Public Health in Syracuse’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, was invited to present at the “White House Roundtable on Emerging Technologies for Preventing Health Emergencies.”

City of Syracuse issues parking reminders for Syracuse football home opener

As a new season of Syracuse University Football begins, the City of Syracuse is reminding fans attending the Orange home opener football game on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome to follow all on-street parking regulations. Illegal parking during games creates serious public safety risks to the neighborhood and to people attending the events.

Mayor Walsh announces annual tour for safe and healthy housing

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced Healthy Housing 101, an annual tour aimed at promoting safe and healthy housing conditions in the city. The event, organized by the Division of Code Enforcement, is scheduled for Friday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 301 West Colvin Street.

City reminds fans about football opener parking rules

As a new season of Syracuse University football begins, the City of Syracuse is reminding fans attending the Orange home opener football game on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome to follow all on-street parking regulations. Illegal parking during games creates serious public safety risks to the neighborhood and to people attending the events.

Geisler delivers keynote at first KUGLi Innovation Summit

Traci Geisler, director of Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad), delivered a keynote address and served as an entrepreneurship competition judge at the inaugural Kenya-USA Global Launchpad Initiative (KUGLi) Innovation Summit. The event took place at Kibabii University in Bungoma, Kenya, on August 15-16.

Syracuse University celebrates renaming plaza at 60th anniversary event

Chancellor Kent Syverud and Newhouse School Dean Mark J. Lodato flanked Donald Newhouse as the plaza at the Newhouse complex was renamed in honor of his family to celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary.

Syracuse University's Coming Back Together weekend highlights mentorship & empowerment initiatives

From left to right, Chinny Nwagbo, Felisha Legette-Jack and Vera Jones, panelists for the “Breaking Barriers and Empowering Women in Sport” discussion Sept. 13 at Falk College.

New York passes law enabling virtual criminal proceedings in Oswego County

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced his bill, A.9836, has been signed by Governor Hochul, giving courts in Oswego County the ability to conduct criminal court proceedings by virtual means, rather than exclusively in person.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

North American Interfraternity Conference names Allen W. Groves Gold Medal honoree

Allen W. Groves, the University’s senior vice president and chief student experience officer, was recently named a 2024 Gold Medal honoree by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), an association of 58 international men’s fraternities.

University conducts fire safety academy for resident advisors

Fire and Life Safety Services (FLSS) conducted a Fire Safety Academy for the University’s resident advisors (RAs) in preparation for the fall semester. Participants rotated through various stations to acquire essential fire safety information and skills.

Syracuse announces closures and service changes for Labor Day

City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the week. The Department of Public Works yard waste self-drop-off site, located at 1200 Canal Street, will be closed to the public on Monday, September 2. Metered parking downtown will be free on Monday.

NSF awards $1.5M grant for study on public bus fleet electrification

Saba Siddiki, professor of public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is part of a multi-institution research team awarded $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study public bus fleet electrification.

New Student Association leaders stress collaboration at Syracuse University

New Student Association President German Nolivos ’26 and Vice President Reed Granger ’26 are committed to involving as many student voices as possible in the decision-making process on campus.

Williams and Lawler introduce bill expanding access to no-cost breast cancer screenings

WASHINGTON - Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced his original cosponsorship of the Early Access to Screening Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17).

Falk College students gain valuable experience through sports internships