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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

Feb. 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s history as Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Since then, members of the University faculty and staff have studied and gained insights into the defensive and military dynamics of both Ukraine and…

Veterans

OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp

Friday, February 16, 2024, By Charlie Poag

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) recently hosted its inaugural Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building (NVRC). This career-preparation event brought together student veterans for a daylong series…

Media Tip Sheets

No Ally Pays Any Bill

Thursday, February 15, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

During a campaign stop, former US President Donald Trump said he might encourage Russians “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that have not met certain defense obligations to be in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. For reporters…

Campus & Community

Higher and Higher: L. Hazel Jack G’24 Continues to Elevate Career in Academia Through Doctoral Studies

Monday, February 12, 2024, By Jen Plummer

The path that ultimately led L. Hazel Jack G’24 to Syracuse University to pursue a doctoral degree in higher education from the School of Education was set in motion on Sept. 11, 2001. Jack was working in the airport advertising…

Campus & Community

Deflation: Study Shows NBA 3-Point Shot Has Lost Its Value

Friday, February 9, 2024, By Matt Michael

When the NBA celebrated the start of its 75th season in the Fall of 2021, it was clear that the 3-point shot adopted by the league in 1979-80 had transformed the sport. The number of attempts beyond the arc had…

Campus & Community

Ash Wednesday Schedule Announced

Friday, February 9, 2024, By Dara Harper

Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14, marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of reflection that guides people of Christian faith to the “Triduum,” or Sacred Three Days, that begins on the evening of…

Arts & Culture

Indigenous Philosophies Can Create Global Change and More Just Futures

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By Kerrie Marshall

This spring, the Syracuse University Humanities Center welcomes a visit by renowned Māori scholar, moral and political philosopher, Krushil Watene. She is a member of the Māori tribal communities of Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the Pacific…

STEM

Syracuse University Online Information Technology Programs Move Up in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, By Alex Dunbar

The College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies (iSchool) have been ranked 26th for Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Syracuse University moved up eight spots in…

Campus & Community

Esports Program Hires 3 New Staff Members

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Joey Gawrysiak, executive director of the esports communications and management degree program, has announced the appointment of three new staff members to the program: Nikita Bair, Sean Kelly and Travis Yang. The new esports communications and management program, which was announced…

Campus & Community

Professor Wenliang (Kevin) Du Recognized as Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, By News Staff

Wenliang (Kevin) Du, the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence in electrical engineering and computer science, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contributions to cybersecurity education and research. The ACM is…