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New Deans, University Leaders and Faculty Eager to Kick Off New Academic Year
Yesterday, more than 4,000 first-year and transfer students participated in New Student Convocation, a rite of passage for all students embarking on their academic careers at Syracuse University. But new students aren’t the only community members beginning their careers at…
Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist Bob Dotson G’69 to Teach at Newhouse School This Fall
Acclaimed broadcast journalist Bob Dotson G’69, an alumnus of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, will teach broadcast and digital journalism (BDJ) students …
Chancellor Syverud Delivers New Student Convocation Address (Video)
Chancellor Syverud offers words of advice to members of the class of 2020, along with words of comfort to the moms and dads, at the New Student Convocation. This ceremony took place at the Carrier Dome on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at Syracuse University: A Status Report on the Short Term Recommendations
In the fall of 2015, Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the creation of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The Chancellor’s Workgroup, co-chaired by Francine D’Amico, associate professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and…
Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Program Sept. 8
Women entering the workplace have been the driving force behind economic growth, according to recent Kauffman Foundation research. Yet, they are still half as likely as men to become entrepreneurs. How can more women become entrepreneurial, and unleash their creativity…
A Cautionary Tale about One Alumna’s Battle with Depression, Poor Body Image
When Lilly Thomann ’15, G’16 was an undergraduate at Syracuse University, she seemed to have it all: grades, talent, an appealing presence, popularity. “On the outside, I had it together,” she says. Indeed, Thomann, who hails from affluent West Caldwell,…
Libraries Host Welcome Fest on September 1
The Syracuse University Libraries invite all students, faculty and staff to a Welcome Fest on Thursday, September 1, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the first floor of Bird Library. The event will feature resources and services the Libraries…
Syracuse University Renews Commitment, Plans to Launch a Series of New Initiatives to Further Enhance Diversity Among Student Body, Faculty and Staff
Syracuse University will launch a series of new initiatives aimed at further enhancing diversity among the student body, faculty and staff. The renewed commitment comes on the heels of the diligent efforts of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion,…
In Harmony: Singer/Songwriter Julia Goodwin ’20 and Setnor’s New Jazz, Commercial Music Study Track
Aspiring singer/songwriter Julia Goodwin is preparing for a busy week. Tomorrow night she will perform in New York City at …
Syracuse, Cal State Fullerton Awarded Grant to Enhance Diversity in Astrophysics
Physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences are sharing a grant award with their colleagues at California State University, Fullerton, (CSUF) to recruit and expand the number of underrepresented students in gravitational-wave astronomy. Syracuse University professors Duncan Brown and…