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Spectrum News

Kevin Richardson’s honorary degree covered by multiple local news outlets

Monday, September 20, 2021, By Lily Datz

At the 2020 Syracuse University Commencement, Kevin Richardson became the first recipient of an honorary undergraduate degree in the University’s history. Richardson, a member of the Exonerated Five, received a bachelor of fine arts in music. As a child Richardson…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Launches New Living Learning Community

Monday, September 20, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Beginning Fall 2021, first-year undergraduate architecture students have a new on-campus housing option. The School of Architecture, in collaboration with the Office of Learning Communities, has created an Architecture Living Learning Community (LLC) on the second floor of Shaw Hall,…

Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend to Honor Shihan Van Clief With 2021 Poetic Icon Award

Monday, September 20, 2021, By Shannon Andre

The 9th Annual Verbal Blend Spoken Word Poetry Institute will honor internationally renowned spoken word poet Shihan Van Clief, a seven-time Tony Award-winning HBO Def Jam Poet, with the Poetic Icon Award. The Institute will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary…

Media, Law & Policy

3 Faculty Members Named O’Hanley Scholars

Friday, September 17, 2021, By News Staff

The Maxwell School announced three new O’Hanley Faculty Scholars: Saba Siddiki, associate professor of public administration and international affairs; Martin Shanguhyia, associate professor of history; and Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science. Each was selected for outstanding teaching, scholarship…

Campus & Community

College of Arts and Sciences Mourns Loss of Retired Professor Hank Mullins

Friday, September 17, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Hank Mullins, a faculty member for nearly 30 years in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), passed away in July at age 69. Mullins grew up in the Hudson Valley village…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Testing | Contact Tracing | Preventative Health Practice

Friday, September 17, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Three weeks of classes are complete and we are heading into the final weekend of summer. We have performed more than 15,500 surveillance tests on campus this semester, and we currently count 148 active…

Arts & Culture

NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…

Campus & Community

Leading Thinkers: New Faculty Join College of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Dean Karin Ruhlandt of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes 11 new professors this fall. Rising stars in their fields, Ruhlandt says they bring unsurpassed scholarship and innovative instruction to help students prepare to take on the challenges…

Arts & Culture

Sue and Leon Genet Gallery Features ‘Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer’

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By News Staff

A new exhibition at Syracuse University’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery at the School of Design features distinctive garments that reflect an avid study of ancient and ethnic cultures. “Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer” showcases the work of a “design…

USA Today

MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…