What Makes a Horror Film Truly Terrifying
A believable monster, a sympathetic victim and a sense of dread or anxiety are the essential components of a good scary movie.
Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour
Branagan鈥檚 global journey began with a 2021 Fulbright Specialist grant to help universities in Estonia create media entrepreneurship programs. He has since spoken to audiences
Explaining the Haunted History and Evolution of Halloween
Maxwell anthropology Professor Chris DeCorse shares how this family-friendly holiday has evolved from its spooky roots.
Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study Citrus Compound for Bone Regeneration
A team that includes Professor Pranav Soman will study how hesperidin from citrus improves bone treatment with fewer side effects.
SyracuseCoE Invites Applications for 2026 Faculty Fellows Program
Faculty researchers can apply for seed funding to support collaborative projects advancing clean energy and resilient communities.
The ‘Great Divide’: Understanding US Political Polarization
Johanna Dunaway, research director at 网爆门's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and a political science professor, explains how partisan viewpoints, news consumption and
Meet Meg Mason, the Archivist Uncovering the University鈥檚 Hidden Stories
Mason shares her favorite aspects of working in the University Archives and offers a glimpse at some items from the collection that she loves.
ECS Professor Receives NSF Robotics Award
Yizhi Liu has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to design an AI-enabled robot that can conduct safe, efficient roof inspections.
Studying the Vaccine Decision-Making Process
Maxwell School faculty Brittany L. Kmush and Shana Kushner Gadarian hope to better understand how state policies influence vaccine decisions.
Balloting Starts for Provost鈥檚 Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure
All tenured and tenure-track faculty members are eligible to vote for representatives from their school or college.
United Way Campaign Kicks Off Oct. 20
University faculty, staff and retirees are invited to support local nonprofits through the annual United Way employee giving campaign.
Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named
As part of the Maxwell School鈥檚 Civic and Community Engagement Office, Liz Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through
Pete Buttigieg Driven by 鈥楶ropulsion鈥欌�擭ot 鈥楧espondency鈥�
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined Professor Jay Golden for a capacity event that covered environmental issues, leadership, democracy and more.
Social Work Professor Helps Strengthen Community Schools
The School of Education's Ryan Heath leads regional efforts to expand and strengthen community school systems across Central New York.
Rare Marching Band Uniform Will Be Displayed During Orange Central
The recently donated uniform belonged to Edward Joseph Rimkunas '40 and is the oldest in the archives' collection.
Dean of Students Sheriah Dixon Appointed Title VI Coordinator
Dixon will lead the University鈥檚 efforts to meet new state requirements for Title VI compliance ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Staff Mentoring Program: Accepting Applications and Nominations
Applications and nominations are open through Oct. 17 for mentorship pairings and career growth.
