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Syracuse University Doctoral Alumna Honored with Top Dissertation Prize in National Competition
Kishauna Soljour ’13, G’19 came to Syracuse University with a passion for storytelling. At first, she thought it would lead to a career in journalism. She never dreamed her academic journey would culminate in a doctoral dissertation that has brought…
Libraries’ SU Press Exhibition Features Association of University Presses’ Book, Jacket and Journal Show Winners
Syracuse University Libraries’ SU Press is featuring an exhibition on the first floor of Bird Library from Jan. 21-30 with Association of University Presses’ Book, Jacket and Journal 2019 award winners. The annual Association of University Presses’ Book, Jacket and…
Syracuse University Boosting Efforts to Increase Faculty Diversity through Enhanced Central Funding, New Hiring Initiative
To bolster faculty diversity, Syracuse University is increasing funding aimed at competitive recruitment of faculty from underrepresented minority groups for open positions. The Diversity Opportunity Hires initiative builds on the University’s existing efforts within the signature and cluster hires programs…
Diversity Is the Focus of Celebrating Identity Week 2020
Next week is Identity Week, celebrating the diversity of the Syracuse University community. Through events and initiated conversations, the Barnes Center at The Arch, its peer educators and other cross-campus partners hope to encourage recognition of self-perceived identity, assigned identity…
Syracuse University Names Five Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Unsung Heroes’
The 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2020 Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are bestowed annually on people who, in the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “beloved community,”…
Parking Fees Revert to Before-tax Deduction
Recently, Congress repealed section 512(a)(7) of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. As a result of the repeal, Syracuse University employee withholdings for parking fees will be withheld before-tax beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, for calendar year 2020. Congress…
University Announces Over $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships for Summer Study-Abroad Programs
Syracuse University senior Bria Huff, sophomore Ellenora Huth and junior Alexis Stackhouse made many discoveries during their summer study-abroad experiences last year through Syracuse Abroad. Huff and Stackhouse studied in Madrid, Spain, and Huth in Strasbourg, France. They each immersed…
Internationally Renowned Artist Carrie Mae Weems Named University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University
Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems is bringing her talent, experience and wisdom to Syracuse University when she arrives on campus on Feb. 1, the start of a three-year University Artist in Residence position. A MacArthur Fellowship (a.k.a. “Genius” grant)…
University to Hold Spring Career Week
Syracuse University will hold its annual Spring Career Week starting Monday, Jan.27, through Wednesday, Jan. 29. The week brings together central Career Services and career services offices across schools and colleges to give students an opportunity for exploration and professional…
Chancellor Syverud Urges Seizing the Moment to Become ‘A World-Class Model’ in Annual Winter Message to the Community
In his 2020 Winter Message, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke of Syracuse University being true to its values and seizing the moment to become a better institution and a model for the world. In his address, Chancellor Syverud discussed four key…