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Immigration Debate Intensifies After Picture Of Terrified Girl Goes Viral
Seth Gitner, associate professor of newspaper and online journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNET article “In the immigration debate, one picture powers thousands of tweets.” Gitner comments on the image of the two-year-old Honduran girl crying,…
Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute Appoints New Director
James A. Hewett, associate professor of biology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is the newest director of the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI). He succeeds Kevin Sweder, professor of forensic science, who is…
Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics
The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…
Syracuse Stage Announces New Director of Community Engagement and Education
Joann Maria Yarrow has been appointed to the newly created position of director of community engagement and education at Syracuse Stage. Yarrow is scheduled to begin shortly before the start of the 2018/2019 season. With more than 30 years’ experience…
Dean, Faculty and Student Representatives Play Important Role with Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees
Syracuse University has announced that two students have been named as representatives to the Board of Trustees. Ghufran Salih ’20 and Emma Peca ’21 were named as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Salih, the incoming Student Association president, and…
April 25 Campus Conversation Recap
On Wednesday, April 25, Syracuse University, in partnership with students and student leaders, hosted a Campus Conversation. The event, which was held in Hendricks Chapel, featured a candid conversation about confronting and combating bigotry, intolerance and ignorance in our community….
Expert Weighs in on Potential Iran War
Amidst the recent bombings of Syria and continued threats from Iran, the United States and Israel are headed towards what ultimately may become a war against Iran. This would obviously have severe political ramifications, as well as potentially destabilizing the…
Jade Rhoads Earns Prestigious Pickering Fellowship
Jade Rhoads’ interest in pursuing an advanced degree in international affairs and working in the Foreign Service began during her service in the military. Rhoads served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2005-09—stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and deployed to Iraq during the years of 2006 and 2008, primarily in the Al Anbar region.
Research Profile: Clinical Simulations Put Future Teachers to the Test
Few parents who have spent any time in their children’s classroom would dispute the challenges teachers face in the course of even the most routine day. Whether leading alphabet games with a roomful of exuberant kindergartners or explaining algebraic equations…
Light Work Launches Online Benefit Auction of Works by Internationally Acclaimed Photographers
Raise Your Paddle and Bid! Light Work has partnered with Paddle8 to for an online benefit auction of more than 60 limited-edition, archival fine prints and signed books. Bidding on lots will be open through May 1. Proceeds benefit Light Work and support its mission…