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CBT Wins Gold Award from CASE
Syracuse University’s triennial CBT reunion was recently presented a special Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). SU’s entry, titled “Coming Back Together at Syracuse University: A Unique Approach to Diverse Alumni Engagement,”…
Keith A. Alford Appointed Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Professor Keith A. Alford to the newly created post of interim chief diversity officer (CDO), effective July 1. Alford is an associate professor, chair of the Falk College’s School of Social Work and graduate program…
Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics
The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…
Warm Weather Hours for Recreation Services Facilities
When high temperatures are forecasted this summer, Recreation Services will extend hours at the Ernie Davis Fitness Center and close the Women’s Building Gym B fitness center and weight room. During these hours adjustments, the air-conditioned gymnasium and pool remain…
Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School Welcome New Assistant Dean of Student Success
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs have announced the appointment of Steven Schaffling as assistant dean of student success. Schaffling comes to Syracuse from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he…
Invest Syracuse Update: Counseling Center Announces Two New Staff Therapists
As announced in January, as part of the Invest Syracuse initiative and plans to expand mental health services, the Counseling Center is pleased to welcome Karin DeLeon and Danielle Jones G’16 as new staff therapists. In these roles, DeLeon and…
Climate Scientists Predict Rising Highs in Upstate NY
Cliff Davidson, the Thomas and Colleen Wilmot Chair in Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is mentioned in Syracuse.com article “Record highs outnumber lows in Upstate NY. Climate scientists aren’t surprised.” “If you are looking at data…
SCOTUS Digital Privacy Decision Will Have Far-Reaching Impact
The Supreme Court ruled today that law enforcement need to obtain search warrants to access phone location information. This is a landmark decision regarding the way law enforcement officers can utilize technology during evidence gathering and building trials. William Snyder…
Removing GE, Adding Walgreens to Dow Seems ‘Only Sensible’
General Electric (GE) is going to be replaced by drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance on the Dow Jones industrial average. The change will happen before the open on June 26. Tom Barkley is a professor of finance practice and director…
Strasser Professorship Deepens Alumnus’s Philanthropic Legacy at Maxwell
A new, $3-million philanthropic commitment from alumnus Joseph Strasser ’53 B.A. (History)/’58 M.P.A. will create a permanently endowed and named professorship in public administration at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, while also building on a legacy of…