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Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Thursday, March 9, 2023, By Diane Stirling

Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus Friday, March 31, to take part in a University-hosted lecture. Michael Eric Dyson, of Vanderbilt…

Health & Society

Maxwell Alumna Taylor Hamilton G’18 To Spend a Year in East Asia as a Luce Scholar

Thursday, March 9, 2023, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Taylor Hamilton G’18 has been named a 2023-24 Luce Scholar. The Luce Scholars Program is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship program launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American…

Campus & Community

Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, By Jen Plummer

As a student in the joint J.D./M.P.A. degree program, Brianna Sclafani L’23, G’23 doesn’t find herself with a lot of free time for extracurricular activities. But when she found out about the University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent advisory…

Media, Law & Policy

CNN’s Abby Phillip to Emcee Newhouse School’s Toner Prizes Celebration March 27 in Washington

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Abby Phillip, CNN’s senior political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics Sunday,” will serve as master of ceremonies at the award ceremony for the Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting on Monday, March 27, in Washington, D.C. The Toner Prizes,…

Campus & Community

Kelly Chandler-Olcott Named Dean of the School of Education

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of Kelly Chandler-Olcott as dean of the Syracuse University School of Education (SOE). She has served as interim dean since 2021, during which time she has led…

Campus & Community

Behzad Mortazavi Named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the selection of Behzad Mortazavi as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Mortazavi comes to Syracuse University from the University of Alabama’s College of Arts and…

Campus & Community

Associate Provost Chris Johnson to Step Down From Academic Affairs Administrative Post, Return to ECS Faculty Full Time

Friday, March 3, 2023, By News Staff

After nearly five years of service as associate provost for academic affairs, Chris Johnson has announced he will step down from his administrative role and return to full-time faculty duties in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). “Chris…

Arts & Culture

Graduate Student Jessica McGhee ’19 Finds Passion and Purpose in Creative Arts Therapy

Friday, March 3, 2023, By Jen Plummer

Jessica McGhee is not a human being who is easily defined. Her resume would reveal a 2019 B.F.A. recipient from the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), a current graduate student in VPA’s art therapy program, an intern with…

Campus & Community

Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research

Monday, February 27, 2023, By Caroline K. Reff

The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation of scholars, graduate students are at the forefront of identifying and pursuing new questions in…

Arts & Culture

Thornton Wilder American Classic ‘Our Town’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

Saturday, February 25, 2023, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp and Managing Director Jill Anderson announced the next production in their 2022/2023 season, and it’s one for the ages. Thornton Wilder’s cherished and frequently produced play “Our Town” runs Wednesday, March 29, through Sunday,…