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Ph.D. Student Jackson Receives Two Prestigious Fellowships

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Corey Jackson’s summer schedule is a full one. The doctoral student at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has received two prestigious fellowships that will keep him busy over the next few weeks while helping him fill out his future…

Media, Law & Policy

Mandela Washington Fellows Attend Program at Maxwell

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, By News Staff

Beginning June 22, a group of 25 young leaders from countries across sub-Saharan Africa will gather at the Maxwell School for a six-week program of study. Participants, known as Mandela Washington Fellows, are part of the Young African Leadership Initiative…

Campus & Community

University to Create More Study Abroad Opportunities

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

While almost half of all Syracuse University students take part in study abroad programs, the University is looking to create opportunities that are available for all students, especially veterans, first-generation students and those in STEM and health studies.

Health & Society

Professor Publishes Book on Well-Being

Monday, June 15, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Ben Bradley, the Allan and Anita Sutton Distinguished Chair of Philosophy in the  College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of a new book titled “Well-Being” (Polity Press, 2015). It’s Bradley’s third book project. An A&S faculty member for…

Arts & Culture

Bea González to be Honored June 19 at Syracuse Stage Gala Event

Monday, June 15, 2015, By News Staff

Bea González, dean of University College, will be honored with the fourth annual Louis G. Marcoccia Award for Exemplary Service to Syracuse Stage at the Gala Event taking place at Schine Student Center on June 19. The event features a…

Media, Law & Policy

Aging Studies Institute hosts Aging Families/Changing Families International Conference

Friday, June 12, 2015, By Michele Barrett

Aging studies scholars from around the world convened at Syracuse University June 3-6 for the Aging Families/Changing Families International Conference hosted by the Aging Studies Institute and the International Sociological Association (ISA) Research Committees on Aging and Family. More than…

Campus & Community

Samantha Veeder Named Executive Director of Financial Aid

Wednesday, June 10, 2015, By News Staff

Following an extensive national search, Samantha “Sam” Veeder is joining the University as the executive director of  financial aid. Veeder will oversee daily operations in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs (OFASP), where her primary duties will include…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Announces End-of-Year Awards

Wednesday, June 10, 2015, By News Staff

The School of Architecture has announced the end of year awards for 2015. The James Britton awards for best final thesis projects were awarded on May 9 during the convocation ceremony in Hendricks Chapel, and the King + King Prize…

Campus & Community

Research & Technology Forum: WELL Building Standard®

Monday, June 8, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The environment of a building can shape habits and choices, regulate the sleep-wake cycle, drive people toward healthy and unhealthy choices and passively influence health through the quality of surroundings. The WELL Building Standard provides the opportunity to design and…

Media, Law & Policy

Election 2016: Creating a ‘Roadmap’ for Next Administration

Thursday, June 4, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

As U.S. presidential candidates focus their attention on the November 2016 election, a select group of academics, government leaders and other stakeholders is concentrating on what happens after the win.