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Utah’s New Law Banning Books Ignites Censorship Debate

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

More than a dozen books are now banned from all public schools in Utah under a new state law. It’s the latest in what is a growing trend across the United States. In an April report, PEN America said that…

Campus & Community

Kendall Phillips Appointed Director of the Lender Center for Social Justice

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has been named director of the Lender Center for Social Justice. The center fosters proactive, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to issues related to social…

Business & Economy

Blackstone LaunchPad Names Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars and Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar for 2024-25

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad has announced that Anthony J. Thomas ’24 (School of Information Studies) and Fatim Cisse ’25 (David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamic) have been named 2024-2025 Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars….

Health & Society

Syracuse University’s Falk College, Women in Leadership Initiative Launch Unique Partnership With Women Leaders in Sports

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By News Staff

Syracuse University is teaming up with the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports to launch a unique partnership that seeks to advance knowledge and enhance the professional acumen and management skills of sport administrators and executives. The new partnership between…

Campus & Community

University Experiencing Significant Microsoft Slowdown, ITS Working to Resolve

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By News Staff

Update, 11:20 a.m.: Information Technology Services (ITS) has resolved the issue with Microsoft. If users continue to experience difficulties, please contact ITS directly. As of Tuesday morning, the University is experiencing a significant slowdown with Microsoft services, including email. Users…

Campus & Community

University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion

Monday, August 19, 2024, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments,…

Media Tip Sheets

The Misinformation Threatening the Pro-Democracy Movement of Bangladesh

Friday, August 16, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters covering the ongoing issues in Bangladesh after a pro-democracy protest overthrew the government of Sheikh Hasina, please see comments from Syracuse University Professor Farhana Sultana. Professor Sultana wrote an op-ed in The Diplomat about the misinformation targeting the democratic….

Campus & Community

Miriam Mutambudzi Chosen as 2024-26 Lender Center Faculty Fellow

Friday, August 16, 2024, By Diane Stirling

A public health professor whose research focuses on social determinants of health has been selected as the 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice faculty fellow. Miriam Mutambudzi will explore how Black adults who reside in historically redlined neighborhoods can experience…

Campus & Community

Legette-Jack to Receive 2024 Loretto Foundation Community Impact Award

Friday, August 16, 2024, By News Staff

The Loretto Foundation will present women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack with the 2024 Loretto Foundation Community Impact Award on Oct. 10 at the foundation’s 16th Annual Hope Celebration. The “Blues & Brews Festival” will be held at Middle Ages…

Health & Society

Nutrition Alumna Maggie McCrudden ’14 Shares Her Experiences Working With Team USA in Paris

Friday, August 16, 2024, By News Staff

For two weeks, Paris, France became the epicenter of elite athletic competition as the Summer Olympics brought thousands of players, coaches, family and fans to the City of Light. Among those working at the games this year was Maggie McCrudden…