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Antisemitism Expert Appointed New Backer Professor of Jewish Studies

Wednesday, September 18, 2024, By Caroline K. Reff

To help scholars delve deeper into a greater understanding of antisemitism, from its history to its implications for the U.S. today, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced the appointment of…

Business & Economy

Federal Reserve Residency to Enhance Maxwell Professor’s Research on Invisible Labor, Gender Wage Gap

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By John Boccacino

There was a meta moment for Kristy Buzard, associate professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, that exemplifies the discrepancy in the mental and economic burdens that women carry compared to their men counterparts in…

Campus & Community

An Extraordinary Boost to Club Sports From Alumni Gift to Forever Orange Campaign

Friday, September 13, 2024, By Eileen Korey

When Steven “Steve” W. Ballentine ’83 recalls his years playing club volleyball at Syracuse University, he remembers the fun, comradery and deeply satisfying sense of belonging it created for him. He also remembers the challenges: “Club sports didn’t receive University…

Veterans

Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Coming to Syracuse University

Thursday, September 5, 2024, By Charlie Poag

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.), the U.S. veteran population has decreased by almost 25% over the past two decades. Despite this decline, veterans continue to account for a significant percentage of suicides. In 2021, more than 16%…

Campus & Community

Using Football to Create Leaders: Why Coach Fran Brown Is All-In on Syracuse University (Podcast)

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, By John Boccacino

The Fran Brown era got off to a fantastic start when the Syracuse University football team defeated Ohio University 38-22 Saturday afternoon before a raucous crowd of students, Central New York community members and alumni of the football program inside…

Campus & Community

Syracuse High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Summer Internship Program

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, By News Staff

High school students in Syracuse once again had the chance to take part in a summer program to gain meaningful experience learning about their desired career path. Syracuse University, CNY Works and the Syracuse City School District teamed up for…

Campus & Community

2024 Welcome Week in Photos

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Welcome Week festivities were held last week, introducing nearly 6,000 new members of the Orange community to all that Syracuse has to offer. From moving in to their residence halls to swaying to the alma mater during New Student Convocation to…

Campus & Community

Call for Applications: Lender Center Student Research Fellowship Program

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Students interested in researching how social justice issues and historic racism practices impact public health are invited to apply for the 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice Student Fellowship Program. Their project will explore the historic legacy of “redlining,” a discriminatory…

Campus & Community

Kathryn Bradford: Helping Welcome Week Move-In Run Smoothly for All

Friday, August 23, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

When students moved into Day Hall last week, they were greeted by Kathryn Bradford and her smile. Bradford, a budget analyst with the SyracuseCoE, has volunteered with Welcome Week for the past six years. In her role as a move-in…

Campus & Community

Convocation 2024: Celebrating and Welcoming New Students (Video)

Friday, August 23, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

While new students have spent the last several days moving into residence halls and getting settled, New Student Convocation marked their official welcome to the Syracuse University community and their very first time gathering as a class. During the annual…