After Syracuse University launched its Center for Student Excellence, merging 13 organizations under one office, students were left wondering what would happen next for their respective programs.
Syracuse University’s new Center for Student Excellence, which launches with the start of the 2025-26 academic year, brings together student support programs from across campus and builds on the synergies between them with the mission of helping students thrive and succeed in every aspect of their college experience.
The University’s first inclusive study abroad trip has redefined what inclusive higher education looks like, blending immersive cultural experiences with academic exploration of inclusive education across borders. This two-week program brought together students with and without intellectual disability, reflecting a commitment to making global education more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
For the first time in the 12-year history of the program, both nominees from the Whitman School of Management have been selected as recipients of the 2025 AWESOME Excellence in Education Scholarship, a prestigious honor awarded to top-performing undergraduate women in supply chain management.
Pamela Kirwin Heintz ’91, G’08 came to Syracuse University to finish the bachelor’s degree she began decades earlier at Smith College. Little did she know the journey she was about to undertake would foster her engagement with thousands of undergraduate students and become her life’s work.
Evan Kalish
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University
“I always have a positive attitude and a smile on my face!” Continue Reading
For decades, NASA’s testing chambers have been used to simulate the harsh conditions of space, allowing engineers to test the durability of spacecraft and other equipment in a controlled environment. These testing chambers, which can simulate extreme temperature or pressure environments, have played a crucial role in developing new technology for space travel, dating back to the first Apollo space mission.
The leadership demonstrated by the interns and staff of the Shaw Center has impacted the community for decades, this year being no exception. Five students and one professional staff were recognized at the One University Awards for their excellence as members of the Syracuse University community.
In April 2025, the Shaw Center celebrated 30 years of accomplishments, friendships and community impact. Recognizing the leaders from the Shaw Center’s past and present, we look forward to many more years of meaningful work.
Last year, the Syracuse University Volunteer Organization (SUVO) took on its first bed build event on campus. The organization teamed up with the local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to build 44 beds for children in the community. This year, led by SUVO President Claire Ceccoli, the student organization truly doubled down. Continue Reading
