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Jill Biden Asks Student Veterans to Take Active Roles in Their Communities at 2021 Student Veterans of America National Conference
A key opportunity for the student experience, Syracuse University student veterans attended the 13th annual Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference (NATCON) virtually on Feb. 19 and 20. The two-day event featured a keynote address by the first lady…
Missy Mathis-Hanlon Offers an Empathetic Ear, Helps Connect Families With Resources
Missy Mathis-Hanlon’s first day in what was previously called the Parents Office was on Sept. 11, 2001. Social media sites like Facebook did not exist yet, and news about the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon was not…
Chancellor Discusses DPS Review, Revised COVID Guidelines and Leadership Searches in Remarks to University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided an overview of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) review and upcoming actions on diversity, equity, inclusion and access. He also discussed what New York State COVID guidelines…
Keeping SARS2 Out of the Cell
As vaccines are distributed worldwide to fight the pandemic, important research at Syracuse University may uncover ways to block it and similar viruses in the future. Alison Patteson, assistant professor of physics, and Jennifer Schwarz, associate professor of physics, recently…
Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Surveillance Testing
Dear Students: Over the last few days, we have received specific questions from many of you about the mandatory weekly testing program, when to test and who is subject to weekly testing. To provide further guidance on the weekly testing…
“COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted by ABC News Radio for the story “COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.” Larsen, an expert in epidemiology, has helped lead the University’s procedures to…
Biology Professor Breaks Down Science Behind Ancestry, Heritage Tests
As people celebrate Black History Month, many in and connected to the African American community may be interested in tracing more of their family history and learning about their connections to the African continent. How do you piece together your…
Celebrating the Life of Wynetta Devore
Professor Emerita of Social Work Wynetta Devore was a teacher and scholar whose life focused on serving God, the Syracuse community where she lived and that she loved, and students she taught during her decadeslong distinguished career. She received an…
COVID-19 Update: Spring 2021 Underway, Important Reminders to Stay Healthy and Safe
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Welcome back to campus and to the Spring 2021 academic semester! As the new semester gets underway, I am writing to share some important information. First, however, I want to say thank you to…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers 2021 Winter Message to the University Community
Chancellor Kent Syverud shared his 2021 Winter Message to the University Community in a virtual message, recorded in the K.G. Tan Auditorium in the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building at Syracuse University. Below…