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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,…

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

‘A Lovely Legacy’: Falk College Remembers Professor Emerita Sarah ‘Sally’ Short  

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, By Matt Michael

By 1975, Sarah “Sally” Short, Ph.D., Ed.D., was already a legend on the Syracuse University campus. But on Jan. 3, 1975, she became world famous when an article appeared in The New York Times describing her unique teaching methods. The…

Campus & Community

Undergraduate Students Celebrate the Fruits of Their Summer Research

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This summer, undergraduates Xuezhu (Stephanie) Hua ’25, Kaniya Ross ’25 and Edward Lu ’26 have been deeply engaged in research. Hua, a nutrition science major in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has investigated the effects of fish…

Campus & Community

From Zero to Hero: Syracuse University Esports Program Earns National Recognition in First Year

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, By Matt Michael

This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for Syracuse University’s esports program, which includes an academic degree program starting this fall and competitive teams that vie for national championships in their respective games. But the program’s first year was…

Media Tip Sheets

Not all women will vote for Kamala Harris, but a lot might.

Thursday, July 25, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

There has been a lot of speculation about whether Vice President and presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris can attract the women’s vote. But should we consider women as a monolithic voting bloc? Political Science Professor Shana Gadarian researches political behavior…

Media Tip Sheets

Political Science Experts Available for Election 2024

Thursday, July 18, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters covering the fast-moving 2024 presidential election, please see the list of Syracuse University experts available to discuss the issues as they happen. Please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, via ejmbuqe@syr.edu to arrange interviews with any…

Business & Economy

New Department Chairs at Whitman

Wednesday, July 17, 2024, By Dawn McWilliams

The Whitman School of Management announced the appointment of two new department chairs, effective July 1. Professor Lynne Vincent has been named chair of the Management Department, and Professor Craig Nicols has been named chair of the Lubin School of Accounting at Whitman….

Campus & Community

Laura Machia Named Associate Dean for Academic Initiatives and Curriculum in A&S

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Daeya Malboeuf

Laura Machia, professor of psychology (PSY) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S’ associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum. In this new cabinet-level role, Machia will work closely with the senior associate dean for…

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes Enjoy New Study Away Sports Communications Course

Friday, June 7, 2024, By Diane Stirling

They toured the offices of Fox Sports, SONY Pictures and the NFL Network. They got tips on making presentations from former NFL champions Lou Alexander ’12, Derrell Smith ’10 and Roland Williams ’97. They learned storytelling from sports broadcasters Andrew…