Faculty and Staff

Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings

Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium—the fiber network underlying mushrooms—to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air.
John Boccacino June 23, 2026
Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings

Global Science and Intercultural Impacts: Celebrating Experiential Learning in STEM 

Syracuse Abroad students reflect on community-engaged science opportunities they have undertaken.
News Staff June 15, 2026
Global Science and Intercultural Impacts: Celebrating Experiential Learning in STEM 

Architecture Faculty Receive 2026 Graham Foundation Grants

Lori A. Brown and Li Han and Hu Yan with Drawing Architecture Studio were among the 86 individuals awarded grants to expand architecture and design.
Julie Sharkey June 15, 2026
Architecture Faculty Receive 2026 Graham Foundation Grants

Shows Up Strong at 2025 Workforce Run (Photo Gallery)

More than 300 employees brought Orange pride to the annual event that showcases fun and wellness and raises funds for charity.
Kelly Homan Rodoski June 12, 2026
 Shows Up Strong at 2025 Workforce Run (Photo Gallery)

Researcher Targets Parkinson’s With Nanoparticle Therapy

New research from biomedical engineering professor Jialiu Zeng shows restoring a key cellular process may help slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
Dialynn Dwyer June 9, 2026
Researcher Targets Parkinson’s With Nanoparticle Therapy

Housing, Health and Community: What Syracuse Is Telling Us

Lender Faculty Fellow Miriam Mutambudzi and her student team connect structural disparity to health through community-engaged scholarship.
Diane Stirling June 5, 2026
Housing, Health and Community: What Syracuse Is Telling Us

2 University Programs Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grants

The grants fund arts programs that enrich student learning and bring creative experiences to the community.
Diane Stirling June 4, 2026
2 University Programs Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grants

Up Close and Unmatched: New Microscope a First-of-Its-Kind in the Region

World-class technology means more viewing power for campus researchers and regional partners across Central New York.
Diane Stirling June 4, 2026
Up Close and Unmatched: New Microscope a First-of-Its-Kind in the Region

Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff

After 11 years defined by candor, collaboration and community impact, Campbell Jackson transitions from chief of staff to senior advisor to Chancellor Haynie.
Eileen Korey June 4, 2026
Candace Campbell Jackson Concludes Term as Chief of Staff

Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration

Chancellor J. Michael Haynie and Col. (Ret.) Bill Smullen were among those recognized for decades of advocacy for those who served.
Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration

Associate Provost Julie Hasenwinkel Named Interim ECS Dean

Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs.
Alex Dunbar June 1, 2026
Associate Provost Julie Hasenwinkel Named Interim ECS Dean

A&S Professor Recognized for Community-Engaged Writing Initiative

Patrick W. Berry, associate professor of writing and rhetoric, won a $10,000 prize from CNY Arts for his work with Project Mend.
Dan Bernardi May 28, 2026
A&S Professor Recognized for Community-Engaged Writing Initiative

Remembering a Pioneer of Medieval Stained Glass

Meredith Lillich redefined a global field of study and carried that scholarship into more than four decades of teaching on campus.
Dan Bernardi May 27, 2026
Remembering a Pioneer of Medieval Stained Glass

Research Professional Cited for Growing Arts and Humanities Support Network

Sarah Workman’s efforts building a community of arts and humanities research development professionals is recognized for innovation.
Diane Stirling May 20, 2026
Research Professional Cited for Growing Arts and Humanities Support Network

’Cuse Collections Student Donations Make Meaningful Impact on Community

and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students donated an estimated 85 bins of items to local organizations and nonprofits.
Lydia Krayenhagen May 20, 2026
’Cuse Collections Student Donations Make Meaningful Impact on Community

Professor Emeritus of Physics Peter Saulson Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Saulson built the University's gravitational-wave research group and helped lead the quest that produced the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
News Staff May 19, 2026
Professor Emeritus of Physics Peter Saulson Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Newhouse Research Finds AI Ads Fall Short on Sales Impact

Two faculty members collaborated with market research firm Ipsos and found AI-generated ads are “good enough” but fall short of the human creativity needed to
News Staff May 18, 2026
Newhouse Research Finds AI Ads Fall Short on Sales Impact