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Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands
Apr 17, 2026 | A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and 鶹ӳ’s Jandoli School of Communication.
SBU joins calls for peace expressed by Pope and Franciscans
Apr 17, 2026 | 鶹ӳ joins the global Franciscan community in expressing deep gratitude for the recent call to peace issued by Pope Leo XIV, echoing a message that resonates profoundly with the university’s Catholic and Franciscan mission.
Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders
Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at 鶹ӳ’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.
SBU lecture examines Boston’s role in sparking revolution
Apr 14, 2026 | What sparked the American Revolution? And why did it ignite in Boston? Those questions are at the heart of a presentation this month by 鶹ӳ’s Dr. Steven Pitt.
Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts
Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and 鶹ӳ’s Jandoli School of Communication.
Candlelight Prayer for Peace Monday on 鶹ӳ campus
Apr 11, 2026 | The university and local communities are invited to a Candlelight Prayer for Peace at 8 p.m. Monday at the peace pole in front of the McGinley-Carney Center.
SBU science majors now eligible for Syracuse master’s
Apr 10, 2026 | 鶹ӳ students in four undergraduate science programs are now eligible for direct admission to two master’s degree programs in engineering at Syracuse University.
Alan J. Steinberg to visit SBU as Lenna Visiting Professor
Apr 10, 2026 | Alan J. Steinberg, a former senior federal environmental official and public policy expert, will visit 鶹ӳ from April 13–24 as the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.
SBU earns Top 10 status as a Military Friendly School®
Apr 10, 2026 | 鶹ӳ has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2026-2027, earning national recognition for its commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Study examines media language and mental health stigma
Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at 鶹ӳ, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”
Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy
Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.
SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students
Apr 9, 2026 | The 鶹ӳ Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.
Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds
Apr 9, 2026 | On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Jahed's study reveals keys to supply chain resilience
Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Mohammed A. Jahed, associate professor and chair of Management Sciences, co-authored an article titled “Unpacking the Protective Role of Supply Chain Resilience and Robustness: The Mediating Influence of Absorptive Capacity within a Resource Orchestration Framework” that was accepted for publication in the journal Logistics.
Davis presents data strategies at CASE conference
Apr 9, 2026 | Mandi Wilton Davis, ’03, director of Advancement Operations, co-presented “Swimming in Data, Not Drowning: Practical Strategies for Advancement Teams” with Felicity Meu, partner manager withGiveCampus, at the annual CASE Drive Conference in Los Angeles, California, March 25.
鶹ӳ to host Esports Summer Day Camp
Apr 7, 2026 | 鶹ӳ will offer an Esports Summer Day Camp July 6–10, 2026, featuring structured gameplay, team development and an introduction to careers in the esports industry for students entering grades 8–12.
Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory
Apr 7, 2026 | On Monday, April 13, historians from the nationally acclaimed digital history platform Emerging Revolutionary War will present an interactive panel discussion titled “Winning the War: Why American Victory was So Remarkable” at 7 p.m. in 201 Plassmann Hall.
Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8
Apr 2, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at 鶹ӳ.
64 students from five schools compete in SBU’s Challenge 24
Apr 1, 2026 | Sixty-four students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest March 21 at 鶹ӳ.
Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU
Apr 1, 2026 | 鶹ӳ will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.