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Experts Available: NY Prison Strikes; National Guard Deployment

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, By Vanessa Marquette

With New York’s prison guard strike leading to Governor Hochul deploying the National Guard and a tentative deal now in place, questions remain about the broader implications for incarcerated individuals, corrections policy, and labor rights. I have three Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2025 VPA Scholars

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, By Erica Blust

Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…

Campus & Community

‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Performances will be held Feb. 21 to March 2 in the…

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Rematriation, University to Host Global Symposium on Indigenous Matrilineality

Friday, February 14, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Rematriation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Indigenous women’s voices, is partnering with Syracuse University’s Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice and the Syracuse University Libraries Special Collections Research Center to host an academic symposium on Haudenosaunee and…

Arts & Culture

Caribbean Art: Uncovering the Region’s Photographic Heritage Through Contemporary and Historical Works

Monday, February 10, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

On the surface, viewing a photo from a 1950s travel brochure of a pristine Caribbean beach with palm trees and sunshine might make you dream about a tropical vacation. But if you analyze that image more deeply, it can reveal…

Campus & Community

Orange Mentor Connect Relaunch: Transforming Student Success Through Mentorship

Monday, February 10, 2025, By News Staff

To strengthen student success and foster a culture of support, Syracuse University is re-launching Orange Mentor Connect in partnership with Mentor Collective, an online mentoring platform. Beginning this spring, first-year and transfer students will be paired with experienced sophomore and…

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Dates Selected for 2025 Family Weekend and Orange Central Homecoming

Friday, February 7, 2025, By Kim Infanti

Syracuse University looks forward to an exciting fall 2025 on campus featuring Family Weekend (Sept. 26-28) and Orange Central Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 17-19). Family Weekend, coordinated by Parent and Family Services, is set for Sept. 26-28. Students have the opportunity to…

Arts & Culture

WellsLink Speaker JaNeika James G’05 Is Living Out Her Dreams as a Television Producer

Monday, February 3, 2025, By John Boccacino

JaNeika James G’05 and her twin sister, JaSheika, grew up watching television and “fell in love with TV” and the possibilities it could mean for them. Today, the two are accomplished TV writers and producers of several shows, including JaNeika’s…

Arts & Culture

VPA Inaugurates New Warehouse Gallery With ‘Overture: 2025 Faculty Survey’

Friday, January 31, 2025, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University will inaugurate its new Warehouse Gallery with an exhibition celebrating the work of its faculty. Opening Friday, Feb. 7, and on view through Monday, March 3, “Overture: 2025 Faculty…

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Black History Month 2025: A Labor of Love

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, By News Staff

While February is when the country annually honors Black History Month, Syracuse University’s Black History Month 2025 celebratory offerings are already in full swing and will continue with programs and events that extend into March and throughout the rest of…