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Syracuse University to Award Four Honorary Degrees at 2019 Commencement

Monday, April 22, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

An international diplomat and champion for human rights; a global executive and philanthropist; an expert economist and leader in U.S. monetary policymaking; and a successful family business entrepreneur and social justice philanthropist will be awarded honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s…

Campus & Community

Get Your Tickets Now for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field

Monday, April 22, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

Tickets are on sale for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field featuring the New York Mets (parent team of the Syracuse Mets) hosting the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, June 9. Gates open at 11:10 a.m., with the first pitch at…

Media, Law & Policy

Amy Falkner Named Interim Dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Thursday, April 18, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly announced today that Amy Falkner, senior associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of advertising, will become interim dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, effective immediately. Falkner, who has been…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Enters into 3+3 Admissions Agreements with Three Historically Black Colleges, Universities

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law has entered into 3+3 admissions agreements with three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) located at Atlanta University Center: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College. The agreement was signed at an April 15 ceremony…

Media Tip Sheets

Cathedrals Like Notre Dame Were The Skyscrapers Of Their Time, Says Architecture and Engineering Professor

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

On Monday, a fire broke out at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris that completely burned its spire and severely damaged much of the roof. The Paris fire chief reports the structure had been “saved and preserved as a whole,”…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Architecture Thesis Reviews, Competition and Exhibition Mark End of Year

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, By Julie Sharkey

The School of Architecture will cap off an exciting academic year with thesis reviews, the Thesis Prize Jury competition and an exhibition of student work. Thesis Reviews On Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23, the school will host its annual final…

Campus & Community

University Lectures Hosts Expert on U.S. Foreign Policy Martin Indyk

Friday, April 12, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

The 2018-19 University Lectures series draws to a close on Tuesday, April 16, with distinguished diplomat and foreign policy expert Martin S. Indyk. He will take part in an on-stage conversation with University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Book Reception to ‘Illuminate Human Experience’ April 17

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Looking for something new to read? Don’t miss the fourth annual Books in the Humanities Reception, featuring works by more than 60 University authors and editors from across campus. Organized by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of…

Health & Society

Brandon Steiner ’81 to Deliver 2019 Falk College Convocation Address

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Michele Barrett

Brandon Steiner ’81 will address Falk College’s Class of 2019 at the school’s Convocation ceremony on May 11. Steiner has continued his commitment to Syracuse University—and in particular, its students—through service to Falk College and its Sport Management Advisory Board,…

Campus & Community

English Language Institute Students Win Contest and Trip to United Nations

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Five English Language Institute (ELI) students were among the winners of the Pan Global Challenge, a project sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad to address the issues of cultural and language barriers between domestic and international students. Students were asked to develop…