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Remembering Arts and Sciences Emeritus Professor John Baldwin

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, By News Staff

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) mourns the passing of John Baldwin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of chemistry. Remembered as a dynamic scholar of physical organic chemistry, Baldwin was a pioneer in utilizing density functional theory to gain insight into…

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Love, Legacy and Loyalty: An Alumni Couple’s Journey From Interfaith Wedding to Meaningful Gift

Sunday, August 25, 2024, By Dara Harper

A chance encounter on a snowy Syracuse day sparked a love story that would span decades, bridging faith traditions and leaving a lasting impact on Syracuse University. Henry “Hank” Markiewicz ’71, a graduate of the Whitman School of Management, and…

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…

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Orange Connections Run Deep in the Kehr/Hirsh Family Tree

Friday, August 23, 2024, By John Boccacino

On an overcast Mother’s Day in 2018, a photo was taken outside of the Hall of Languages depicting a proud Syracuse University graduate, Ryan Kehr ’18, surrounded by happy family members. It’s the kind of photo that gets taken repeatedly…

Media Tip Sheets

Utah’s New Law Banning Books Ignites Censorship Debate

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

More than a dozen books are now banned from all public schools in Utah under a new state law. It’s the latest in what is a growing trend across the United States. In an April report, PEN America said that…

Health & Society

Syracuse University’s Falk College, Women in Leadership Initiative Launch Unique Partnership With Women Leaders in Sports

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By News Staff

Syracuse University is teaming up with the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports to launch a unique partnership that seeks to advance knowledge and enhance the professional acumen and management skills of sport administrators and executives. The new partnership between…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol Offers 5 Steps to Discovering Professional Joy

Monday, August 19, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

What started as a sidewalk conversation turned into a popular virtual workshop. Developed in the summer of 2023 and offered numerous times since, “Five Steps to Discovering Professional Joy” has engaged numerous participants throughout the Syracuse University campus community. “I…

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University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion

Monday, August 19, 2024, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments,…

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Miriam Mutambudzi Chosen as 2024-26 Lender Center Faculty Fellow

Friday, August 16, 2024, By Diane Stirling

A public health professor whose research focuses on social determinants of health has been selected as the 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice faculty fellow. Miriam Mutambudzi will explore how Black adults who reside in historically redlined neighborhoods can experience…

Health & Society

Nutrition Alumna Maggie McCrudden ’14 Shares Her Experiences Working With Team USA in Paris

Friday, August 16, 2024, By News Staff

For two weeks, Paris, France became the epicenter of elite athletic competition as the Summer Olympics brought thousands of players, coaches, family and fans to the City of Light. Among those working at the games this year was Maggie McCrudden…