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Twelve graduating seniors have earned the title of 2026 Syracuse University Scholar—the highest undergraduate honor the University awards—recognized for their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields. The scholars were selected by a Universitywide faculty committee.

Eight of the twelve 2026 Syracuse University Scholars are Syracuse Abroad alumni:

• Juinkye Chiang, a student in the School of Architecture and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center: Architecture, fall 2024
• Rylie DiMaio, a health and exercise major in the Falk College and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Summer Session, summer 2024
• Julia Fancher, a physics major and an applied mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Summer Program: Education and Inclusion In Post-Apartheid South Africa, summer 2023
• Gustavo Madero Carriles, a political science major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and A&S and a public relations major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; Madrid Center & UAM, spring 2024, World Partner: CIEE: China in a Global Context, spring 2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
• Maya Philips, a biology major and communication sciences and disorders major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; World Partner: DIS Copenhagen, spring2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
• Nathan Torabi, a political science, citizenship and civic engagement and law, society and policy major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center, spring 2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
• Gianna Voce, a computer science major in ECS and a neuroscience major in A&S; Florence Summer Session, summer 2024
• Qiong Wu, a general accounting, finance and business analytics major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management; an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S; a mathematics major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, Madrid Summer Session, summer 2023, Singapore Summer Internship program, summer 2024

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The role of entrepreneurship driving economic development in Kenya. Education systems and the propaganda machines behind them in Eastern European socialist states. The preservation of Polish castles and their use for telling the country’s history.

Those are just three of the independent research projects seven Syracuse students pursued internationally last year as Tyler Center Fellows, supported by a $20,000 grant to Syracuse Abroad and the Syracuse Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) by the Tyler Center for Global Studies.

The University has once again received an award from the Tyler Center for 2026 and is accepting applications for fall 2026 fellowships based in Santiago and Strasbourg.

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Students at the Syracuse Strasbourg Center recently met with the European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho, who shared insights into her professional path and experiences as an ombudswoman. The event was part of the center’s European politics speaker series held throughout the month of February.

In addition to the ombudsman, a recent session was held at the European Parliament with European Member of Parliament Dario Nardella (Italy), who was also the Commencement speaker at Syracuse in 2024.

As the European Union Ombudswoman, Anjinho is responsible for investigating cases of maladministration within institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union. These issues involve matters related to transparency, delays in access to documents or the management of funds. She described herself as a public servant, bridging European citizens and EU policy-making bodies through building trust and legitimacy.

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Six more students are taking their interest in social justice to the Southern Hemisphere as Lender Global Student Fellows in a unique study abroad opportunity that furthers their research skills and broadens their knowledge of an important period in Chilean history.

The students, based at the Syracuse Abroad center in Santiago, are continuing work initiated by two previous student fellows last fall. They are exploring the human rights violations of the Pinochet dictatorship in that country and contributing to work that is underway at the Museum of Memory and Human Rights in documenting the stories of victims and creating biographical profiles in their memory.

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The renovation at Villa Rossa was made possible as part of a 2022 gift by alumnus Daniel D’Aniello and his wife, Gayle.

The historic Villa Rossa has welcomed generations of University students to Florence—and a recent renovation has made it even more inviting.

University staff and Italian officials gathered Jan. 19 to inaugurate a new accessible entrance to Villa Rossa, the home of the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence, at the Piazza Savonarola campus.

The entryway—made possible as part of a $10 million gift by alumnus Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 and his wife, Gayle, in 2022—sits level with the sidewalk and offers more space and improved lighting to community members going in and out of the building.

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Syracuse Santiago center director Mauricio Paredes shares his passion for the vibrant arts scene, natural beauty and cultural experiences that await Syracuse Abroad students.

Mauricio Paredes has a weekend ritual with his family: visiting a different museum in Santiago every week. As director of Syracuse University’s Santiago center, he’s on a mission to share that same cultural enthusiasm with students.

“There’s something for everybody looking to enjoy a cultural and transformative study abroad experience in Santiago,” Paredes says. “For any students considering a study abroad, I encourage you to take advantage of the cultural advantages of Santiago.”

Those advantages are considerable. Culture permeates every corner of Chile’s capital city, extending far beyond vibrant concert halls and historic art museums into the streets, parks and natural landscape.

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European leaders, academics and youth representatives gathered in Strasbourg, France, on Nov. 26 and 27 for the inaugural Europa Power meetings, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at debating, and laying out plans for, building a “Superpower Europe.”

The summit tackled questions about Europe’s future, including proposals for an all-Europe stock market, a pan-European military force, and the creation of transferrable pension systems across member states. Day one convened at the historic Palais Universitaire of the University of Strasbourg, while day two took place at the European Parliament. The first vice president of the Parliament, Sabine Verheyen of Germany, delivered remarks to participants.

Syracuse University played an important role in the landmark gathering held in Strasbourg and was the only U.S. institution present.

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For Olutoyin Green, two study abroad experiences launched a multi-semester research endeavor bridging social movements across time and space.

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Syracuse Abroad congratulates the many students who have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for upcoming study abroad programs in spring and fall 2026.

Gilman received over 7,700 applications this cycle and awarded scholarships to 1,550 students. Of Syracuse’s 58 applicants for the October cycle, 14 students were awarded scholarships! The total amount received by the students is $47,000. The students plan to study in Madrid, London, Santiago, Ireland and several other locations.

Syracuse Abroad partners with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to advise students during the application process. Throughout the recent cycles, CFSA and Syracuse Abroad held information sessions and writing workshops to help students prepare their applications and essay submissions.

Gilman Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study or internship programs abroad.

All who meet the qualifications with plans to study abroad are encouraged to apply. Gilman encourages applications from students from diverse ethnic backgrounds; students planning to study in non-traditional destinations; students in fields underrepresented in study abroad; and students with high financial need. Students studying a critical need language (such as Arabic, Korean, Japanese or Portuguese) can apply for an additional $3,000 supplement for a total possible award of $8,000.

The application deadline is the first Tuesday of March for summer/fall/full-year programs; and the first Tuesday of October for spring semester and summer (early application). Funding for fall, spring and summer study abroad opportunities is available.

For more information on Syracuse Abroad programs, students can make an appointment to meet with an advisor for more information.

Learn more: Gilman and other Outside Scholarships

A new admission process for Syracuse Abroad World Partner programs will begin with the upcoming fall 2026 application cycle.  Moving forward, World Partner (WP) admission decisions will be made based on a holistic review of the applicant including academic advisor approval/feedback, GPA, response to short essays, and overall academic rationale for pursuing a WP program. 

World Partner Admission and Process Changes

This revised World Partner admission process includes the following:

• The minimum GPA requirement for all World Partner applicants will be a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• The WP Student Advising form will be pre-decision step. Students can obtain this form prior to the opening of the application cycle to prepare. Forms can be found on the Apply page.
• Low GPA petitions and academic probation appeals will no longer be considered for students applying to a WP program.

To best ensure equity among applicants and transparency in admissions considerations and processes: 

• World Partner applications will open the same day as the Center applications.
• Students will be advised to pick and commit to one track (WP or Center); movement from one program to another will be less fluid, and limited to the options available.
• Both Center and WP applicants will be asked to complete the “Alternate Program Preference” questionnaire at the time of application to choose second and third choice program options.

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Application Dates & Deadlines

World Partner applications will have a priority application deadline with the first round of offers of admission being made after the priority deadline and any remaining spots will be filled on a case-by-case basis between the priority deadline and the application deadline. 

For Fall 2026 

• Applications open (all programs: Center and WP): November 15, 2025
• Priority deadline (WP only): February 1, 2026
• Final application deadline (for all programs with space available): March 15, 2026

For Spring 2027 

• Applications open (all programs: Center and WP): May 15, 2026
• Priority deadline (WP only): July 1, 2026
• Final application deadline (for all programs with space available): October 1, 2026