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In Memoriam: Charles V. Willie G’57, H’92, A Champion for Social Justice
The legacy of Syracuse University alumnus Charles Vert Willie G’57, H’92 will forever be tied to that of his friend Martin Luther King Jr., making Willie’s passing a week before MLK Day 2022 especially poignant. Willie, who died on Jan….
Students Learn Craft of Creative Writing With Stellar Faculty, New Undergraduate Degrees
In a 2019 interview, National Public Radio’s Scott Simon asked Chanelle Benz G’12 a pointed, and timely, question about her debut novel, “The Gone Dead,” in which the lead character returns to the Mississippi Delta shack her father owned in the…
Martin Luther King III Named as Speaker for 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist, global humanitarian, political leader and eldest son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will serve as featured speaker for the 37th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which will…
Pre-College Program Announces 50% Discount for Native American, Indigenous and Military Dependent High School Students
Syracuse University continues its commitment to welcoming and celebrating a diverse student body by providing financial incentives to students from a variety of communities who attend Summer College, the University’s nationally recognized pre-college program for high school students. “Educational opportunities…
“You might not see ‘Scream,’ but it is important.”
Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by Deseret News for the article “You might not see ‘Scream,’ but it is important.” Phillips, who studies popular culture and public…
Professor to Serve as Principal Investigator on Luce Grant to Examine Doctrine of Christian Discovery
For over 30 years Professor Philip Arnold has been teaching in the area of religion and colonialism. As president of the Indigenous Values Initiative (IVI) and founding director of the Skä·noñh—Great Law of Peace Center, he has collaborated with the…
College of Law Taps Alumnus and Entrepreneur Luke Cooper L’01 as 2022 Commencement Speaker
College of Law has announced that alumnus and Fixt founder and corporate executive Luke Cooper L’01 will serve as its Commencement speaker on May 6, 2022. Cooper is CEO of Latimer Ventures, a partner at San Francisco-based Preface Ventures and…
‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Response to University’s Free Community COVID-19 Testing
With access to COVID-19 tests becoming increasingly scarce in and around Central New York, Syracuse University began offering free COVID-19 testing to the Central New York community on Jan. 4. Announced earlier this month by New York State Gov. Kathy…
Winter Welcome Schedules Announced
Hosted by New Student and Family Programs in partnership with the campus community, Winter Welcome is the University’s new student orientation program. Winter Welcome: Jan. 21-23, 2022 Move-In Begins: Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 Winter Welcome includes several required and optional…
Playtime, Deep Breaths, and Movement Can Help Calm Kids’ COVID Fears
COVID-19 is widespread in the U.S., and even the nation’s youngest kids are feeling the anxiety that comes with facing the ongoing pandemic. From missing school, to hearing about classmates getting sick – and often catching it themselves – it’s…