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Graduate Student Thrives in University’s Military-Friendly Culture

Monday, February 28, 2022, By Stephanie Salanger

National Guard soldier and federal civil servant Kola Oluwagbemi G’22 has had a “very favorable experience” as a result of the University’s commitment to the military community. Below, he answers questions about his background and plans for the future. Where…

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Participate in Toner Prizes Celebration

Monday, February 28, 2022, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the featured guest at the virtual ceremony honoring the winners of the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. She will discuss the state of…

Campus & Community

Long Awaited Victories for Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team

Monday, February 28, 2022, By Gabrielle Lake

After returning with silver from the 2020 Open Collegiate Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships, the Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team faced a sudden and unexpected freeze. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all additional competitions, no new members tried out and…

The Guardian

“Truth Social: will Trump’s ‘free speech haven’ overcome its rocky start?”

Sunday, February 27, 2022, By Lily Datz

JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Guardian story “Truth Social: will Trump’s ‘free speech haven’ overcome its rocky start?” Grygiel, an expert on social media and emerging platforms, explained that the technical…

Campus & Community

Apply Now for Sponsorship for the Summer Faculty Success Program

Friday, February 25, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Office of Academic Affairs, through the division of Faculty Affairs, is pleased to co-sponsor a limited number of faculty members for several upcoming installments of the Faculty Success Program (FSP) through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity….

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Maxwell Alumni Wonder if Changes They Worked for in Afghanistan Will Endure

Friday, February 25, 2022, By Jessica Youngman

Leaving dust in their wake, the young Afghan women set out for a miles-long run along a trail riddled with rocks and, every so often, a spent bullet. The casings and an occasional rusted Soviet tank served as reminders of…

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Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud

Friday, February 25, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Orange Community: I write today as the world observes, with great concern, news reports coming out of Ukraine with horrific images of airstrikes, bombings, gunfire and fleeing citizens. During the University Senate meeting Wednesday, I shared…

Arts & Culture

‘carry the wait’ Exhibition Celebrates and Honors Black Women and the Black Experience

Thursday, February 24, 2022, By John Boccacino

During the month of February, the Syracuse University campus community comes together to celebrate Black History Month. In March, the attention shifts to celebrating Women’s History Month on campus. But in the third week of January, thanks to the visionary…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses COVID, Leadership Searches at University Senate

Wednesday, February 23, 2022, By News Staff

Good afternoon. Today I am mostly going to give you an update on the University’s COVID response, share some information on key leadership searches and discuss the Campus Framework Refresh that was announced in late January. Before I do that,…

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Nutrition Professor Shares Top Tips for Cardiovascular Health in Honor of American Heart Month

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Jen Plummer

According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, more than 874,000 Americans died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The pandemic may further exacerbate poor cardiovascular outcomes, as…