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Campus & Community

Dave Bing ’66, H’06, NBA Legend, Former Detroit Mayor, Molds Next Generation of Leaders

Monday, August 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

When David Bing ’66, H’06 delivers the keynote address at this fall’s Coming Back Together (CBT) gala, he will reflect on a rich and varied career in sports, business, politics and philanthropy. Do not expect Detroit’s former mayor, however, to…

Health & Society

Syracuse Shines at American Sociological Association Meeting in Montreal

Monday, August 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

More than two-dozen researchers from the Department of Sociology are on the world stage at the American Sociological Association (ASA)’s 112th Annual Meeting in Montreal. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Culture, Inequalities and Social Inclusion Across the Globe.”…

STEM

As High School Students, Kim La ’20 and The Ngo Got Hands-on Training in A&S Lab

Monday, August 14, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Two Syracuse City School District rising seniors were welcomed to Syracuse’s campus to get a taste of lab life and to prepare for college. Full-ride scholarships to top universities for both students show the experiment was a huge success. “Including…

Campus & Community

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Selected as New Administrator for Syracuse University Medical Plans

Friday, August 11, 2017, By News Staff

Earlier this year, Syracuse University conducted an annual review of health care benefits to ensure high-quality coverage, excellent customer service and competitive rates. As part of this exercise to foster institution-wide excellence, the Office of Human Resources began reviewing and…

Campus & Community

Ricoh USA Selected to Enhance Copy, Printing and Shipping Services, Scheduled to Open Week of Aug. 21

Friday, August 11, 2017, By News Staff

Following a competitive, nationwide request for proposal (RFP) process, Syracuse University today announced that Ricoh USA has been selected as the University’s copy center partner. Ricoh USA, which is scheduled to open the week of Aug. 21, will occupy the…

Campus & Community

Remembering Josephine ‘Josie’ Torrillo: Tremendous Grace

Friday, August 11, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

For many years, Josephine “Josie” Torrillo worked quietly and gracefully behind the scenes of Syracuse University’s major events and celebrations. At the University’s annual Commencements, she handled such dignitaries as former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Joseph Biden L’68…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Host ‘Fort Drum Youth Football Day’ for Children of Fort Drum Military Families

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By SU Athletics

In 1946, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 veterans to its campus, doubling enrollment among service men and women returning from World War II. Since then, Syracuse University has been a national leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…

Campus & Community

Remembering William ‘Bill’ Pooler: He Made an Impact Locally and Around the World

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

As a sociologist, William “Bill” Pooler studied many different facets of society on the local, national and global levels. He was involved in dozens of diverse projects over his 45-year career, from developing reorganization procedures for an Onondaga County jail,…

Media, Law & Policy

Members of INSCT Offer Thoughts on North Korean Threat

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University faculty members William Banks, a professor in both the College of Law and Maxwell School, and Robert Murrett, who also is a professor at both the Maxwell School and the  College of Law, offer their thoughts on the…

Arts & Culture

Urban Cinematheque 2017 Features over 20 Local Arts Organizations, Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By News Staff

Urban Video Project (UVP) and Light Work will present Urban Cinematheque 2017, Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. This year marks the sixth installment of this extremely successful end-of-summer event pairing a free outdoor film with an arts…