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Arts & Culture

Spring SCRC Exhibition, ‘Plasticized: The Proliferation of Plastics in the 20th Century,’ Opens Feb. 26

Monday, January 29, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

UPDATE 2/29: Tonight’s opening reception has been postponed due to inclement weather. Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center’s (SCRC) Spring 2024 exhibition, titled “Plasticized: The Proliferation of Plastics in the 20th Century,” opens Monday, Feb. 26, and will run…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Jan. 22

Monday, January 29, 2024, By Andrea-Rose Oates

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Robert Nassau (Law) : The Center for Public Integrity Rick Burton (Falk): Times Square Investment Journal Carl Schramm (iSchool): City Journal  Vincent Tinto…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Addresses University Senate for First Time in Spring Semester, Announces New Naming Gift for 119 Euclid

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. I have some quick updates and a happy announcement I’ll conclude with, but first I’d like to acknowledge the loss of…

Campus & Community

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hosts Series to Showcase DEIA Work at the University

Sunday, January 21, 2024, By Kathleen Haley

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a Lunch and Learn Series this semester to showcase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) work taking place across the University. The series will highlight workshops, scholarship, integrated/shared work and roundtable discussions…

Campus & Community

Maxwell Professor’s Research on Racial and Ethnic Exclusion Supported by Russell Sage Foundation Grant

Friday, January 19, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

Thomas Pearson, assistant professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is part of a team of scholars who have been awarded $195,000 from the Russell Sage Foundation to study the exclusion and expulsion of minority…

Campus & Community

Growing Student Involvement: Experiences, Checklists and More

Friday, January 19, 2024, By News Staff

Student experiences inside and outside of the classroom are essential for supporting well-rounded individuals preparing to enter their post-graduation careers. Much like the process of selecting an academic trajectory, navigating through the process of getting involved with a Registered Student…

Campus & Community

What’s Happening in CNY: Your Winter Activity Guide

Friday, January 19, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Winter weather lovers rejoice: it has officially arrived in Central New York (CNY), and there are so many fun things to do! Check out this list we have put together for you: Fairs/Festivals/Events Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic Address: 2 South…

Business & Economy

Alumna Develops a New-Fashioned Sustainability Initiative

Thursday, January 18, 2024, By Kwami Maranga

Fast fashion may seem affordable, but its true cost goes beyond the price tags on clothing. The industry’s unsustainable, unethical practices have negatively impacted the environment and its current lack of government regulations has allowed these practices to run rampant…

Campus & Community

Helping Address Hiring Crises, the Baldanza Fellows Program Expands to Syracuse City Schools

Thursday, January 18, 2024, By Martin Walls

Teacher shortages and a predominantly white teaching force are two persistent hiring trends that continue to challenge public schools nationwide. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 90% of school districts reported difficulties hiring teachers for the 2023-24…

Campus & Community

Internal Revenue Service Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the optional standard mileage rate for 2024. University employees may use this rate to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rate is…