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Campus & Community

Rehabilitated Red-Tailed Hawk Returns to the Wild

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, By News Staff

With help from the Syracuse University and greater communities, a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk was released back into the wild to rejoin its family on July 15. Juvenile A is the first of two chicks that hatched this year in the…

Campus & Community

New Electric Equipment Reduces Noise, Increases Carbon Neutrality on Campus

Monday, July 19, 2021, By Keith Kobland

It’s one of the sounds of summer: a gas-powered lawnmower. The noise is quite common in neighborhoods as people work to keep their lawns looking good. It’s no different on the Syracuse University campus. With 800 acres of grounds, cutting…

Veterans

Pair of Summer Boot Camps for Military-Connected Students and Transitioning Veterans Starts Next Week

Monday, July 19, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

During the last week in July, a time when most college campuses are largely empty in between semesters, Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center will be bustling with activity. Two programs that align with Syracuse University’s historical commitment to military-connected…

The Washington Post

Should Michael Flynn Be Tried By The UCMJ? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Saturday, July 17, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Mark Nevitt, associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted in the Washington Post story “Why the Pentagon isn’t heeding calls to prosecute Michael Flynn under military law.” Nevitt, a former military lawyer, said, ‘most of the instances in which…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Expands Artistic Leadership Team

Friday, July 16, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp has announced an expansion of the senior artistic staff. As of Sept. 1, veteran New York based director Melissa Crespo will become the theater’s associate artistic director. Kyle Bass, who currently holds that position,…

Campus & Community

COVID Update: Flu Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccination | Interim Travel Policy

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: It’s hard to believe, but in just over 40 days we will begin welcoming new and returning students to campus. While the volume and pace of our campus updates have slowed dramatically, please know…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative Adopts Vision and Mission, Offers New Cohort Experience in 2022

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL) launched in 2018 when Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Candace Campbell Jackson set out to create unique experiences that encourage, promote and support the advancement of women faculty and staff. Since…

STEM

When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…

Health & Society

Despite Concerns, Burton Says ‘Amazement Awaits’ at Tokyo Olympics

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Matt Michael

With respect for the world and its people, We can compete passionately without hatred. With respect for the world and its people, We can take pride in the achievement of strangers. With respect for the world and its people, We…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty, Staff in Annual Recognition Awards

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

In a year of a pandemic that created challenges for access, nominations were at an all-time high for faculty and staff who went above and beyond to ensure the success of students needing accommodations. Every year, the Center for Disability…