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University Hosts Veteran Commencement
Syracuse University will honor the 198 graduating student veterans at its veteran commencement ceremony in the Miron Room of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Friday, May 11, at 10 a.m. The graduates represent 46 different majors from…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part III
“I’ve always found this hostility to be kind of ridiculous,” says historian Geoffrey C. Ward, referring to the false silos that can form between members of the Ivory Tower and the lay public—and even among professors, themselves. Known for his…
With Guilty Verdict, Thompson Talks Cosby Legacy
Bill Cosby was officially found guilty after many alleged sexual assault cases were brought against the former comedian and television star. Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, weighed…
James E. Baker Joins Syracuse University College of Law as Professor, Director of INSCT
As one of the most highly regarded national security lawyers and policy advisors in the nation, Baker has built a career that has evolved from being an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps to the staff of Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan to the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and National Security Council. He served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for 15 years—the last four as chief judge.
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part II
Scholars have long debated the relationship between science and the humanities. Some say the differences are cultural, citing the tendency of scientists to focus on questions with clear, definite answers and of humanists to concentrate on the questions themselves—the more…
Syracuse University Teams Capture Awards at NY Business Plan Competition
Once again, Syracuse University student entrepreneurship teams took home awards at the ninth annual New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), which took place on Friday, April 27, in Albany. The event, cosponsored by Upstate Capital Association of New York, the…
Diversity and Inclusion Grant Awardees Announced
The Office of the Provost has announced that eight recipients have been selected to receive up to $5,000 each as part of a new internal grant program to advance the University’s diversity and inclusion goals. The Unsurpassed Student Experience Diversity…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part I
2018 is proving to be a watershed year for the humanities at Syracuse. Despite ongoing threats to federal arts and cultural funding, the Humanities Center is entering its second decade, awash in experience and excellence, while one of its signature…
‘May the 4th Be With You’ Will Never Grow Tired
May 4 is now widely recognized as the Star Wars holiday. It’s commonly known as “May the 4th Be With You”, a pun on the well-known franchise catchphrase, “May the Force be with you.” Fans of the media franchise celebrate…
Renée Crown University Honors Students to Present Capstone Projects May 2
One hundred and twenty two seniors in the Renée Crown University Honors Program will present their capstone projects on Wednesday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hall of Languages.