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‘Be the Change:’ María De Jesús G’11 on Educational Leadership, Making a Difference Beyond the Classroom
When María De Jesús G’11 was an undergraduate at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, she worked as a cashier at Nojaim’s Supermarket, once an anchor of the city’s Near Westside neighborhood. “My interest in leadership began there,” recalls De Jesús,…
Lender Student Fellows Think Globally, Act Locally to Ease Struggles for Underrepresented Population
An interest in social as well as reproductive justice. A desire to deepen connections between a university and the community in which it’s located. Reducing the struggles of female refugees and their children. It’s true the current cohort of Lender…
“In 1902, a remarkable and charitable house opened in a part of Southwest D.C. known as Bloodfield”
Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn, professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “In 1902 a remarkable and charitable house opened in a part of Southwest D.C. known as Bloodfield.” Lasch-Quinn, author of the book “Black Neighbors:…
Falk Professor Roopnarine Leads International Discussion on Benefit of Childhood Play
Born into poverty in Guyana, a country roughly the size of Idaho in the northeastern corner of South America, Jaipaul Roopnarine had to contend with hunger, neighborhood violence and other adverse early childhood experiences. As a way of escaping this…
“SU professor reflects on encounter with Supreme Court Justice Breyer”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “SU professor reflects on encounter with Supreme Court Justice Breyer.” Gutterman,…
Marcelle Haddix Appointed Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives
Vice Chancellor and Provost Gretchen Ritter announced today the appointment of Marcelle Haddix, Distinguished Dean’s Professor of Literacy, Race and Justice in reading and language arts, to the position of associate provost for strategic initiatives. The Executive Committee of the…
College of Law Welcomes 7 LL.M. Students in Spring 2022 Cohort
In January, the College of Law welcomed a new cohort of seven international students enrolled in the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program. “Despite the continued barriers and uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this new spring cohort includes foreign lawyers…
Can Putin achieve any of his objectives?
Syracuse University professor Brian Taylor, who specializes in Russian politics, says that it is hard to see Russian President Vladimir Putin achieving any of his goals in the current situation along the Russia/Ukraine border. “It’s hard to imagine Vladimir Putin…
“‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and infectious disease, explained how both…
Weekend Preview: 119 Euclid Artwalk | Silent Disco Roller Skating | Orange After Dark: ‘Pal’entine’s Day
Dear Students and Families: As you have settled into new routines for the first few weeks of the spring semester, I hope you have made time in your schedules for activities and meaningful opportunities to reflect, recharge and connect. This…