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Engaged Citizenship

Law Students Examine Americans’ Right to Vote

The Voting Rights and Policy residency examines the Voting Rights Act's origins and impact, and the ongoing challenges related to protecting Americans’ right to vote.
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 2, 2026
Law

Training Aspiring Rural Doctors to Connect With Patients

A collaboration between the Newhouse School and SUNY Upstate is helping student doctors learn how to explain a diagnosis effectively.
John Boccacino Jan. 6, 2026
Training

Navy Veteran Joins Baldanza Fellows to Tackle Teacher Shortage

With a background in military service and a passion for public health, Nadia Morris-Mitchell is preparing to teach special education in Syracuse schools as a
Martin Walls Jan. 6, 2026
Navy

Students From Shaw Center’s Nutrition Initiative Make Learning Fun

Falk College students teach nutrition and cooking through hands‑on lessons that empower Syracuse schoolchildren to embrace healthy eating and lifelong food habits.
News Staff Dec. 23, 2025
Students

Innovative HDFS Course Prepare Students for Patient-Centered Care

Professor Colleen Cameron joins forces with the University Art Museum as a Faculty Fellow to use art as a tool for fostering empathy and enhancing
Dan Bernardi Dec. 3, 2025
Innovative

Orange Student-Athletes Giving Back Is a Win-Win

Through volunteering, Orange student-athletes support their neighbors in need, set a positive example and develop into leaders.
John Boccacino Nov. 20, 2025
Orange

Social Work Students Champion Youth Support Services

The Annual Legislative Policy Day, co-sponsored by the School of Education, connects social work students with policymakers.
News Staff Nov. 17, 2025
Social

Lender Global Student Fellows Share Sustainability Research

Three students combined a study-abroad experience with an international research opportunity, exploring green design and climate justice in the United Kingdom.
Diane Stirling Oct. 28, 2025
Lender

Estonia Fulbright Gig Launches Global Entrepreneurial Teaching Tour

Branagan’s global journey began with a 2021 Fulbright Specialist grant to help universities in Estonia create media entrepreneurship programs. He has since spoken to audiences
Diane Stirling Oct. 28, 2025
Estonia

The ‘Great Divide’: Understanding US Political Polarization

Johanna Dunaway, research director at Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and a political science professor, explains how partisan viewpoints, news consumption and
Diane Stirling Oct. 23, 2025
The

Architecture Students, Local Companies Partner With Brady Farm to Expand Access to Fresh Food

As part of a research project led by Assistant Professor Hannibal Newsom, students transformed a design exercise into a lasting community resource.
Julie Sharkey Oct. 22, 2025
Architecture

Fueling Innovation, Revitalizing Spaces, Building Tech Skills

Through Syracuse STEAM Engines, local high school students and artists are reimagining neglected spaces as vibrant public places and developing workforce skills for Central New
News Staff Oct. 17, 2025
Fueling

Why Our Students Love Giving Back to Their Community

Giving back to their community is shaping these students into leaders. Discover their stories and support the ongoing Student Organization Challenge.
John Boccacino Oct. 15, 2025
Why

Cramer Family Foundation Professor of Practice in Community Impact Named

As part of the Maxwell School’s Civic and Community Engagement Office, Liz Arnold is teaching courses to develop the next generation of civic leaders through
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Cramer

Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined Professor Jay Golden for a capacity event that covered environmental issues, leadership, democracy and more.
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
Pete

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.
News Staff Oct. 14, 2025
Social

Shaw Center Highlights Ways Students Can Give Back This Semester

Students can explore service-learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with meaningful community impact.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Sept. 9, 2025

New CCE Office and Programming Aims to Fuel Engagement for More Students

This fall, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is opening a new Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) Office that will enhance and expand
Cort Ruddy Aug. 27, 2025
New