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Veterans

University Welcomes Military-Connected Students with Various Initiatives

Wednesday, September 2, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

As part of Syracuse University’s enduring commitment to veteran and military-connected students, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) hosted a virtual welcome orientation prior to the start of the fall semester. Hosted on Zoom, the orientation included a…

Alumnus Helps Grow Small Businesses in Panama in Partnership with Whitman School

Wednesday, September 2, 2020, By John Boccacino

Entrepreneur Roberto Melo ’94 is always looking for ways to help small and midsize businesses in Panama grow and achieve their goals. His latest passion project, Transformation for Growth with Escala Latam, a partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School…

Campus & Community

Student Association to Host Weekend Events in Solidarity with Friday’s March on Washington

Thursday, August 27, 2020, By News Staff

The Student Association (SA) will present a series of campus-based events in solidarity with the March on Washington, which will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, in Washington, D.C. “The Student Association, in collaboration with University Union and the Office…

CBC

“Mexico’s challenges with fighting COVID-19 pandemic.”

Sunday, August 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by BCB for the story “Mexico’s challenges with fighting COVID-19 pandemic.” McCormick, an expert on Mexico and Latin America, discusses how Mexican officials have claimed a steady decline…

ABC News Radio

“Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.”

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by ABC News Radio for the story “Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.” Landes’ most recent research, which found that people with intellectual…

Campus & Community

Empowering Students with 20,000 COVID-19 Wellness Kits

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

The Orange community has been working diligently to not only prepare the campus but also to empower students for the Fall 2020 opening. A unique pillar of this experience includes 20,000 COVID-19 Wellness Kits for both on- and off-campus students….

Campus & Community

New Faculty Welcomed with Conversations Integral to an Environment of Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Today, more than 60 faculty will participate in New Faculty Orientation hosted by the Faculty Affairs division within the Office of Academic Affairs. In addition to hearing presentations by senior leadership, the faculty will take part in “Workshop One,” a…

Arts & Culture

BBI, Syracuse University Libraries Partner with Disability Writer, Scholar and Activist Kenny Fries on Arts Grant

Friday, August 14, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Kenny Fries, a world-renowned poet, memoirist and disability arts leader and a professor in the creative writing master’s of fine arts degree program at Goddard College, will partner with the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse University Libraries and “Wordgathering: A…

The Washington Post

“A trailblazer: Indian Americans react with joy, pride to Harris’s VP nod.”

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By Lily Datz

Prema Kurien, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and founding director of the Asian/Asian American Studies Program at Syracuse University, was interviewed by The Washington Post for the story “A trailblazer: Indian Americans react with joy, pride to Harris’s…

Campus & Community

Important Conversation with Your Syracuse University Student

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Parents and Families: We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of students back to campus over the next two weeks. We have been preparing for this fall semester for many months to provide a safe environment for learning and…