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Allport authors “George V, the proudly ‘ordinary’ king who rebranded the British monarchy”
Alan Allport, professor of history in the Maxwell School, authored The Washington Post opinion piece “George V, the proudly ‘ordinary’ king who rebranded the British monarchy.” Allport, an expert on British history who recently authored the book “Britain at Bay:…
Statement from Provost Gretchen Ritter and Chief Student Experience Officer Allen Groves
A short time ago, our colleagues in the Department of Public Safety received a Stop Bias complaint from an individual reporting what appeared to be an anti-Semitic symbol drawn on a white board in Hinds Hall. An immediate investigation revealed…
Justice Breyer’s retirement is a critical moment for Liberals
Thomas Keck, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WAER segment “Justice Breyer’s retirement is a critical moment for Liberals.” Keck, who serves as the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, is…
When We Don’t Prioritize Children, American Schools Suffer
Despite most American students being back in the physical classroom this year, school staffing shortages remain a huge and persistent problem across the country. How did the staffing shortages become such a large problem, and what does it say about…
$5 Million Gift to John A. Lally Athletics Complex Honors the Winning and Giving Spirit of Floyd Little
As a member of the Syracuse University band, Howard “Howie” Phanstiel ’70, G’71, had an up-close view of the greatness of No. 44 Floyd Little ’67, H’16. From his seat on the sidelines, instrument in hand, Phanstiel vividly remembers the…
Syracuse Stage Receives Grant to Address Housing Insecurity
Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Syracuse Stage will be hosting an immersive performance addressing housing insecurity, an issue that impacts millions of Americans. Syracuse Stage will receive a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to…
Students Learn Craft of Creative Writing With Stellar Faculty, New Undergraduate Degrees
In a 2019 interview, National Public Radio’s Scott Simon asked Chanelle Benz G’12 a pointed, and timely, question about her debut novel, “The Gone Dead,” in which the lead character returns to the Mississippi Delta shack her father owned in the…
Professor Kevin Du Receives ‘Test of Time’ Award from the Computer Security Applications Conference
Kevin Du, Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was awarded the Test of Time award at the 2021 Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC) for…
Kyle Rittenhouse’s Trial Has Raised Discussions Surrounding the Safety of Protesting
Danielle Smith, professor of African American Studies and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote commentary for Syracuse.com, “The idea that Americans should be afraid to protest is a threat to our…
Provost Ritter Discusses Graduate Education at Syracuse University
Strong graduate programs are a key part of the University’s success as a Carnegie R1 institution. SU News sat down with Provost Gretchen Ritter to hear her views on graduate education. Q: How has your own experience in mentoring graduate…