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Veterans

Air Force Veteran Stephen Woodard ’70 Returns to Campus With a New Perspective

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Vanessa Marquette

Stephen Woodard ’70, who served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, was a proud Air Force ROTC cadet as a student at Syracuse University from 1966-70. He earned a degree in English literature from the College of Arts…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Basketball Legend Legette-Jack Inspires Children to ‘Make a Change for Greatness’

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Matt Michael

It may have been one of basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack’s best pre-game speeches. Only this time it wasn’t delivered to her players, but to a group of nearly 50 girls from the Syracuse chapter of the Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL)….

Campus & Community

With Adele’s Assistance, Syracuse Alumnus Proposes to Girlfriend on National Television

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Kim Infanti

Quentin Brunson ’12, G’13 knows he’s set the bar high. Extremely high. The whole world’s talking about his very public proposal to his girlfriend of seven years, Ashleigh Mann, during Adele’s “One Night Only” television concert special Nov. 14 at…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 17 Meeting of the University Senate

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud encouraged the campus community to get their flu shot, gave updates on key leadership searches and the DEIA Strategic Plan. The full text of his remarks is below. Thank…

The Guardian

Astroworld Concert Sparks Online Conspiracies Surrounding the Tragic Event

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was quoted in The Guardian story “Astroworld disaster fuels wave of satanic conspiracy theories on TikTok.” Prof. Stromer-Galley was also quoted about…

Campus & Community

Graduate Student Mental Health Workshop for Faculty Dec. 3

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By News Staff

Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers reported rates of anxiety and depression among graduate students that are substantially higher than the general population. As the pandemic has heightened anxiety and stress among graduate students, faculty are finding new challenges in…

Associated Press

Food Insecurity Among Military Families Worsens Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Associated Press (AP) story “Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity” (this hit and other AP hits below were republished in dozens…

Campus & Community

University Shows Its Support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, By News Staff

University units and departments showed their support in purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The Barnes Center at The Arch sponsored the “SU Goes Purple” decorating contest, in which offices were invited to decorate their…

Campus & Community

Campus Community Has Many Ways to Show ‘Generosity and Kindness’ This Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, By Matt Michael

This holiday season, Syracuse University’s voluntary Holiday Sharing Program will provide a variety of ways for members of the campus community to help local families in need. Participation opportunities are available with PEACE, Inc., Vera House and The Salvation Army….

Campus & Community

Creative Writing Scholarship Honors Memory of Tom Walsh, Former EVP of Advancement and External Affairs

Monday, November 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Passion and creativity are at the heart of great storytelling. Those who knew Tom Walsh G’84 would say he wove each of those qualities into his work both in theater, and fundraising and alumni engagement at Syracuse University. Walsh, who…