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New Degree Program Explores the Intersection of Law, Society and Policy
After completing her undergraduate studies in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, sophomore Stephanie Moon hopes to go to law school and, eventually, work as an attorney. She is interested in criminal justice and immigration issues. A new…
Natasha Brao and Thomas Montfort Awarded Hunter’s Fund Grants
Natasha Brao ’22, G’23, G’24 and Thomas Montfort ’24 have been selected as spring 2024 recipients of Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund (Hunter’s Fund) grant awards through a highly competitive national application. The grants reward innovation and reflect on the…
Joshua McIntosh G’12: Navigating Complexities, Transforming Higher Education
A new chapter unfolds for School of Education graduate Joshua G. McIntosh G’12 as he starts 2024 as executive dean of John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a trail…
Successful Computer Innovator Kwang G. Tan G’73 Gives Back to Support Students, Faculty, Campus Initiatives
Table tennis is a game of both force and angles. The goal is to strike the ball past your opponent by taking advantage of the observable angles and opportunities. Devising a plan of attack for problems known and unknown. Predicting…
An Inside Look at the New Quantum Technology Lab in ECS
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are the thinnest nanomaterials known to exist. Being only a single or few layers of atoms thick, these delicate sheets have found many applications in electronic devices, quantum optics and photovoltaic technology. Pankaj K. Jha, assistant professor…
Humanities Center Supports Four Spring 2024 Fellows
Humanities practitioners put current issues and events into perspective by encouraging critical thinking and analysis, challenging beliefs and values, sparking creativity and encouraging global citizenship and immersing in history. In an effort to further a world that is healthier, hopeful…
Champion of Free Speech and Journalism Margaret Talev Leads Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (Podcast)
Margaret Talev can vividly recall the specific moment she knew journalism had failed to properly inform and educate a large portion of the American voting electorate. It was Jan. 6, 2021. More than 1,000 citizens were protesting at the U.S….
Whitman School Retail Experts React to Macy’s Shake-Ups
Macy’s is downsizing. The legacy retail company announced plans to close 150 stores over the next several years to focus on its more successful stores and ventures. According to reports, the department store chain has not disclosed exact locations that…
Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager
Eric Watson ’91 wasn’t envisioning himself as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator when he first came to Syracuse University. The Washington D.C., native originally intended on studying computer science, but as is the case with many college students, Watson realized…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 19
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Charisse L’Pree (Newhouse): Newsweek Greg Germain (Law): Salon Harriet Brown (Newhouse): Undark Sean McFate (Maxwell): The Hill Sylvia Sierra (Falk): Yahoo News George…