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Health & Society

Exploring Education in Kenya

Wednesday, June 26, 2019, By Jennifer Russo

After two decades of teaching, learning, research and mentoring, the ’Cuse in Kenya program has evolved into a study abroad course, EDU 400/600 Experiencing Education in Rural and Urban Settings in Kenya. Led by Joanna Masingila, School of Education dean…

Campus & Community

Best Beach Reads

Thursday, June 20, 2019, By News Staff

In the last Faculty & Staff News newsletter (in late April), we asked people what they were looking forward to reading this summer—at the beach, in the backyard, wherever—and what favorite books they would suggest to others. Some good responses…

Arts & Culture

Everson Museum Names Finalists in International Competition to Design Museum Café

Friday, May 24, 2019, By Julie Sharkey

The Everson Museum of Art is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic, I.M. Pei-designed building. As part of a comprehensive effort to revitalize Pei’s masterpiece, the Everson has partnered with the School of Architecture to host an international…

Campus & Community

Memorial Service for Thomas J. Walsh Set for Saturday

Wednesday, May 15, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Thomas J. Walsh G’84, retired executive vice president of advancement and external affairs, passed away May 10 following a long battle with cancer. Walsh received a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College and a master’s degree in drama from the…

Campus & Community

Walters Takes Helm, Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 13, 2019, By News Staff

As Kathleen A. Walters ’73 assumed her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announced the election of five new trustees. The new members are James P. Kidder L’01, who will become president of the…

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes’ Success Reflected in NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, By SU Athletics

Success for Syracuse University Athletics is as prevalent in the classroom as it is in the competitive sports environment. A school-record seven programs earned NCAA recognition for their perfect four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score, including women’s soccer (fourth consecutive…

Campus & Community

Administration of Student Course Ratings, Exam Scoring Will Transfer to Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

Friday, May 3, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

To better align academic functions, the administration and oversight of student course ratings and exam scoring is moving from the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment (IEA), under the Office of Academic Affairs….

Campus & Community

New University Audit Executive Begins Tenure

Thursday, May 2, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services announces the appointment of Utibe Offiong to the role of university audit executive. Reporting to the senior vice president and chief financial officer and to the University Audit Committee of the Board…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents ‘Good Kids’

Wednesday, May 1, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

The Department of Drama concludes its 2018-2019 season with Naomi Iizuka’s “Good Kids.” This production is directed by faculty member Holly Thuma and features New York City-based actor Carey Cox, who portrays the character Dierdre. “Good Kids” runs May 3…

Media, Law & Policy

Supreme Court Scholar Thomas Keck Named a 2019 Carnegie Fellow

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, By Dana Cooke

Thomas M. Keck, professor of political science and the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics in the Maxwell School, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. As recipients of the so-called “brainy award,” each Carnegie Fellow…