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From Ghana, With Duffle Bag
It’s not every day a student arrives on campus with their whole life tucked away into a single military duffle bag, but for Kelvin Nyamalor, a student veteran at Syracuse University, that was exactly how he arrived. “I came here during the…
Syracuse University Doctoral Alumna Honored with Top Dissertation Prize in National Competition
Kishauna Soljour ’13, G’19 came to Syracuse University with a passion for storytelling. At first, she thought it would lead to a career in journalism. She never dreamed her academic journey would culminate in a doctoral dissertation that has brought…
Haynie and Armstrong Selected Among Nation’s Top Veteran Influencers
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor and founder of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), has been named to the prestigious HillVets100 list for 2019. The HillVets100 is an annual listing of the nation’s 100 most influential veterans, service members…
Important Safety Information
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we begin the spring semester, I am writing to provide an overview of our safety resources available to you. I also want to outline the processes and protocols that guide how the Department of…
Winter Convocation Remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud
Following are the remarks delivered by Chancellor Kent Syverud as he welcomed new students to the University at the Winter Convocation on Jan. 11 in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium. Good morning….
SU Libraries Co-Hosting Spring 2020 ‘Understanding Islam’ Series
Syracuse University Libraries, along with Muslim Student Life, Hendricks Chapel and the Muslim Students Association, are co-hosting a six-week series of lectures and discussions titled “Understanding Islam.” The series will run on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning…
Finding the Beat, Finding the Story: Researching Music Education
Where is hip-hop in school music education, asks David Knapp? Music education should stress the vernacular—that is, reflect the music language of students—says Knapp, assistant professor of music education in the School of Education and the Setnor School of Music…
Shelley Crawford in the Dean of Students Office Helps Guide Students with Caring and Commitment to Their Success
Two years as a mentor to nine Posse Scholars from Miami had a profound and lasting impact on Shelley Crawford. Crawford ’13 was assistant director of special programs with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs in 2014 when…
What Each of Us Can Do to Create a More Inclusive Campus
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith A. Alford knows the work of creating a diverse and equitable campus is a challenge every day—but one that is necessary and achievable. His vision speaks to the value of each person, as referenced,…
Gerri ‘Babydoll’ Williams Celebrates 50 Years at Syracuse University
This past October, Gerri Williams celebrated a milestone that most employees—in any job, with any organization—only dream of attaining: her 50th anniversary with Syracuse University. Williams began her career with Food Services in 1969. She worked in Washington Arms, Haven…