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Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Welcomes Diverse Voices Representing Campus Community

Tuesday, May 12, 2020, By Eileen Korey

The Syracuse University Board of Trustees welcomes two new undergraduate student representatives to the board for the upcoming academic year: Student Association President Justine Hastings ’21, a dual major in English and secondary English education, and Patrick F. Penfield ’21,…

Campus & Community

Three New Members Elected to Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 12, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees, all of whom are alumni of the University. The new members are Christine A. Carona ’85, Vincent H. Cohen Jr. ’92, L’95 and Raj-Ann Rekhi…

STEM

Developing a Drug to Fight Diabetes and Obesity in Veterans

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Syracuse University has a long history of supporting the nation’s veterans, dating back to 1944.Then-Chancellor William P. Tolley helped draft the G.I. Bill, instrumental in helping millions of veterans through the years pursue an education or training. In 1946, Chancellor…

Media, Law & Policy

Finalists Announced in 2020 Mirror Awards Competition

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications today announced the finalists in the 2020 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced June 11 at mirrorawards.syr.edu. The finalists, selected by a group of journalists and…

Campus & Community

Libraries Celebrates Student Employees

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recognized their student employees with a virtual celebration on May 6. Annually, the Libraries employs over 150 students, both customer-facing and behind the-scenes, who help keep the Libraries running. Each year supervisors are asked to nominate student…

Veterans

Commissioning U.S. Air Force Cadet: Rachel Pray

Saturday, May 9, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

With her graduation this month, Rachel Pray becomes the first in her family to forge a career in both military service and medical care. Originally from central Massachusetts, Cadet Pray was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer…

Veterans

Graduating Student Veteran: Peggy Trujillo

Saturday, May 9, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

With her graduation this month, Peggy Trujillo will have both a 20-year journalism career and her Syracuse University diploma. As the child of a U.S. Air Force master sergeant, Trujillo spent her childhood moving from place to place for her…

Campus & Community

Financial Resources and Support Available to Students

Friday, May 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: Over the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented financial challenges for many in our Syracuse University community. We also recognize that for some the impact has been greater and may require additional support. That is why…

Campus & Community

‘Hurt and Hope for the Graduating Class of 2020’

Friday, May 8, 2020, By News Staff

Brian Konkol is the dean of Hendricks Chapel. Hope is more than wishful thinking. Hope is the impulse and initiative to move beyond our stillness and sadness, to embrace our burning hearts and take the next step, Konkol writes in…

Spectrum News

“COVID-19 Death Rates Higher Among Those with Developmental Disabilities.”

Wednesday, May 6, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Spectrum News piece “COVID-19 Death Rates Higher Among Those with Developmental Disabilities.” Professor Landes specializes in the sociology of disability, and the majority of his research…