Sarah Szalai

Sarah Szalai This award enhanced my semester abroad experience. I was studying in London, England which also included trips to Scotland, Prague, and Spain. Through my studies, I was immersed in the London infrastructure which allowed me to dive deeper into city architecture in Europe. I deeply enjoyed the easy access to traveling the rest…

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Paws & Pause: De-Stress with Pet Partners of CNY

Paws & Pause: De-Stress with Pet Partners of CNY As the semester’s pace begins to quicken, the Renée Crown University Honors Program invites students to take a moment to slow down. Paws & Pause: De-Stress with Pet Partners of CNY offers a chance to step away from deadlines and responsibilities. On Wednesday, April 8, from…

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Abigail Handel

Abigail Handel As a participant in the Syracuse Global Medical Brigade to Panama, I worked alongside physicians and fellow pre-medical students to provide free healthcare services to rural communities with limited medical access. Our team rotated through triage, pharmacy, dental care, and clinical consultations, allowing me to both shadow physicians and engage in hands-on patient…

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Rapeepat Phanratanamala

Rapeepat Phanratanamala This summer, I worked as a Climate Action Intern at Gensler’s Los Angeles office, contributing to sustainability initiatives across large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects. I supported teams with embodied carbon analysis, operational energy research, benchmarking, and ESG-aligned design strategies, helping translate environmental performance metrics into actionable design decisions. The role allowed me to…

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Honors Lunch with Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor Linda Infante Lyons

Honors Lunch with Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor Linda Infante Lyons Join the Renée Crown University Honors Program for a special lunch and conversation with Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor Linda Infante Lyons. Her work explores Indigenous sovereignty, cultural resilience, and environmental sustainability. Light lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please use this link to register.…

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Save The Date: Honors Thesis Presentation Day 2026

Save The Date: Honors Thesis Presentation Day 2026 The Class of 2026 is ready to share their work with the world — and we want you there to celebrate them. Honors Thesis Presentation Day is the culminating academic event of the year, where graduating seniors in the Renée Crown University Honors Program will present the…

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Alyssa Limjuco

Alyssa Limjuco This summer, I studied abroad in Bologna, Italy, in an immersive film program centered around Cinema Ritrovato, the world’s leading festival of restored cinema. I attended screenings in historic theaters and open-air piazzas while studying Italian Neorealism from Rossellini and Fellini to contemporary filmmakers. In class, I explored film history, visual strategy, and…

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Work with the SOURCE: Applications Open for Peer Mentors and Ambassadors

Work with the SOURCE: Applications Open for Peer Mentors and Ambassadors Students interested in supporting undergraduate research at Syracuse University have an exciting opportunity to get involved with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (the SOURCE). Applications are now open for two student leadership roles beginning in Fall 2026: SOURCE Peer Mentors and…

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Dessert and Discovery

Dessert and Discovery Curious about how to get involved in research as a Maxwell Honors student but not sure where to start? Dessert & Discovery offers students a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with faculty, and learn how research can become a meaningful part of their academic journey (with dessert included). Hosted by the…

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