Student stories

Student and Faculty Stories

Meet some of Upstate's outstanding faculty and students. Read stories of student and faculty activities, honors, and happenings, as chronicled in Upstate's blog, "With Distinction", by Jim McKeever.
MD/PhD student presents research at national conference
Upstate’s Scott Minchenberg was one of only 18 students selected to give an oral presentation at the 29th annual MD/PhD Student Conference in Keystone, Colo.…
Upstate graduate student earns four-year fellowship
Upstate graduate student Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero has received a four-year fellowship from the Mexican National Council for Science and Technology. The award…
Student art club provides creative outlet, support at Upstate
On any college campus, Karen Howard says, an art club for students is a must – even at an academic medical university, where the workloads are intense and free…
Graduate students host fundraiser for cancer research
Students, post-docs and faculty in the College of Graduate Studies are hosting a lemonade and baked goods sale on campus Friday to support pediatric cancer research.…
Upstate Dean of Graduate Studies has colorful office mates
As the Dean of Upstate’s College of Graduate Studies and a professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Mark Schmitt, PhD, divides his time among…
Upstate students show their mettle in Iron Girl triathlon
Upstate graduate student Heather Nelson finished tied for fourth place out of almost 1,100 competitors in the Syracuse Iron Girl sprint triathlon Aug. 3 at Oneida…