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Syracuse University brings together faculty who are distinguished scholars and great mentors with enterprising students from all walks of life.  Our faculty and students are involved in the broad spectrum of study and research, from physicists and biologists to literary scholars and those who work in the social sciences.  Read more

Superb Scholars, Enterprising Students

Syracuse University's faculty of distinguished scholar-teachers attracts outstanding students from every part of the United States and the world. This strength is evident in both our achievements and our diversity, reflecting SU's legacy as a place of access and opportunity and its unique excellence among institutions of higher education.

Faculty Spotlight

Matt MayeSU Chemist Receives Presidential Early Career Award

Mathew Maye, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, is one of 100 scientists named as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. It is the highest honor given by the U.S. government to young professionals in the early stages of independent research. May will receive his award at the White House this fall.

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University Lectures

Now in its ninth year, University Lectures maintains its tradition of bringing to the Syracuse University campus some of the most influential movers and shakers from around the world for the 2009-10 season.  Eight distinguished speakers have been invited by University Lectures this year to educate and inspire in the areas of human rights, advocacy for children and families, storytelling; media production, sustainability, journalism and reporting, and the beauty of poetry.

Ira Glass
November 17, 2009
Producer and Host of Chicago Public Radio's This American Life

More on Ira Glass and other lecturers