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Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 Passes Away at Age 104

Friday, February 24, 2023, By Eileen Korey

Robert “Bob” L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 never let aging get in the way of living. When he was 78, he and his friend cut down 60 trees to build a log cabin. At age 80, he hiked 16 miles…

Media Tip Sheets

Newhouse Faculty Offer Thoughts on Shooting of Florida News Crew

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By Keith Kobland

The shooting death of a broadcast news reporter and wounding of his photographer in Orlando, Florida, is gaining the attention of S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications faculty. Dylan Lyons was one of three people shot to death by a…

Campus & Community

Advisory Committee Appointed for School of Information Studies Dean Search

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of a search advisory committee tasked with selecting the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool). David Seaman, dean of libraries and University librarian, has…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative Hosts Gloria Somolekae G’94, H’22 on International Women’s Day

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

In celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL), in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the School of Information Studies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is…

Campus & Community

Students Still Reeling From the Most Devastating Natural Disaster in Turkey Since 1939

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, By News Staff

On Feb. 6, 2023, at approximately 4:17 a.m., the first earthquake hit the town of Gaziantep, which lies in southeastern Turkey near the border of Syria. This was the first and most destructive earthquake of that day, reaching a magnitude…

Campus & Community

Orange Family Connection Portal Strengthens University Community

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, By Gabrielle Lake

Being Orange extends beyond the physical Syracuse University campus. It reaches across the globe to each parent, guardian and family member who supports their student. In an effort to further promote awareness of and encourage involvement in the student experience,…

Campus & Community

Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, By John Boccacino

Most students who come to Syracuse University as wide-eyed first-year students think they have all the time in the world to institute the changes they wish to see in their communities and on campus. But the reality can be somewhat…

Arts & Culture

Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa

Monday, February 20, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

From improving mood to reducing anxiety, research has shown that music and dance can offer many health benefits. For cultures in West Africa, the power of music and dance extends far beyond boosting physical and mental well-being. According to Ruth Opara,…

Media Tip Sheets

Media Tip Sheet: Ohio’s Toxic Train Wreck – Impacts on Animals and Environment

Monday, February 20, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

A Norfolk Southern freight train with hazardous materials on board derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023. Since then, residents have been demanding answers and help as they’re concerned for their health and safety. Aviva Vincent, Ph.D., assistant teaching…

Campus & Community

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of the John A. Lally Athletics Complex Entranceway

Friday, February 17, 2023, By News Staff

The John A. Lally Athletics Complex entranceway is complete. The first milestone in the ongoing multimillion dollar, multi-year capital campaign to build a new home for the Orange will welcome all visitors to the Lally Athletics Complex. When completed, the…