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Department of Drama Announces Comedy-Drama ‘Sender’ Feb. 18-27
The Syracuse University Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts presents the authentically compassionate story of “Sender,” written by Ike Holter. This whip-smart comedy-drama begs the audience to ponder what it means to reach adulthood and…
Insight on the diplomacy happening between Russia and Western Allies
Reporters looking for third-party experts related to issues around diplomacy and the ongoing tensions between Russia and Western European countries and the US, please see comments from Steven Pike, assistant professor of public relations at the Newhouse School at Syracuse…
“Eyeing Ukraine, Putin Huddles In A Tight Hawkish Circle”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Radio Free Europe story “Eyeing Ukraine, Putin Huddles In A Tight Hawkish Circle.” Taylor, an expert on Russian politics, explained that historically it has been difficult…
‘Be the Change:’ María De Jesús G’11 on Educational Leadership, Making a Difference Beyond the Classroom
When María De Jesús G’11 was an undergraduate at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, she worked as a cashier at Nojaim’s Supermarket, once an anchor of the city’s Near Westside neighborhood. “My interest in leadership began there,” recalls De Jesús,…
Syracuse University Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
In only its second year of eligibility, Syracuse University has ranked as one of the top universities in the nation when it comes to online undergraduate education, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Online Programs rankings. Syracuse…
Looming Longshoreman Strike Threatens Energy, Semi-Conductor Chips
Supply chain expert Pat Penfield, from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, offers thoughts on the impact of a possible strike by port workers and what it might mean when coupled with current strain on the world’s supply chain of…
Lender Student Fellows Think Globally, Act Locally to Ease Struggles for Underrepresented Population
An interest in social as well as reproductive justice. A desire to deepen connections between a university and the community in which it’s located. Reducing the struggles of female refugees and their children. It’s true the current cohort of Lender…
Professor Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Linguistic Theory, Turkish Linguistics
Jaklin Kornfilt, professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL), was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Cyprus for her contributions to theoretical and Turkish linguistics. The honorary doctorate is the highest honor conferred by the…
Falk Professor Roopnarine Leads International Discussion on Benefit of Childhood Play
Born into poverty in Guyana, a country roughly the size of Idaho in the northeastern corner of South America, Jaipaul Roopnarine had to contend with hunger, neighborhood violence and other adverse early childhood experiences. As a way of escaping this…
Marcelle Haddix Appointed Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives
Vice Chancellor and Provost Gretchen Ritter announced today the appointment of Marcelle Haddix, Distinguished Dean’s Professor of Literacy, Race and Justice in reading and language arts, to the position of associate provost for strategic initiatives. The Executive Committee of the…