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UN Human Rights Chief Calls for ‘Urgent and Profound Action To Combat Systemic Racism’ in US
The United Nations human rights chief called on Monday for “urgent and profound action to combat systemic racism” in the U.S. during her opening speech for the Human Rights Council in Geneva. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet,…
Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-Envisioned 2020-21 Season
Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020-21 season in order to address the continuing impact of the COVID-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six-show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays…
School of Architecture Hosts Fall Programming in China
In an effort to accommodate students who were unable to travel to Syracuse in time for the Fall 2020 semester, the School of Architecture is hosting a number of courses in China for both incoming freshmen and upper-level architecture students…
“The revivals of the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wagoneer are actually about American anxiety.”
Brian Sheehan, professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Fast Company article “The revivals of the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wagoneer are actually about American anxiety.” Sheehan says that the advertising methods of the re-branding of…
A New Tool to Fight Alcohol and Opioid Deaths
Joseph Ditre, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.3 million grant to develop a program to target interrelations between pain, hazardous drinking and the use of prescription opioid medications. When it comes…
University Adopts Disability External Review Committee’s Phase One Recommendations
Syracuse University announced today that it will adopt all Phase One recommendations as presented to Chancellor Kent Syverud by the Disability External Review Committee. The committee, formed at the Chancellor’s request in April 2018, is comprised of faculty, staff and…
Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations
Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic…
Diverse Group of New, Distinguished Faculty Arrive on Campus
Syracuse University has added 79 new members to its accomplished faculty. While some have transitioned into new faculty roles, 58 are new to the University community. Among the brand new faculty are award-winning authors, performers, military officers and professionals with…
Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration
This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at Syracuse University, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15. This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…
Students Who Lived Off Campus in Spring Semester Asked to Participate in 2020 US Census
Syracuse University students who lived off campus during the Spring 2020 semester are asked to take part in the 2020 U.S. Census by Sept. 30. Census officials have indicated that all college students, regardless of where they are currently located…