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Design Students Receive Honors at Creative Conscience Awards

Monday, October 14, 2024, By Mikayla Heiss

Tackling social and environmental issues through design, College of Visual and Performing Arts students in Creative Problem Solving won an award and commendation in the global Creative Conscience Awards. Creative Conscience is a global not-for-profit organization that believes that creative…

Campus & Community

Orange Central Weekend 2024: Can’t Miss Signature Programs From Alumni Office

Monday, October 14, 2024, By Kim Infanti

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Syracuse University gears up for Orange Central Homecoming 2024. This year’s celebration, set for Nov. 1-3, will be a vibrant and family-friendly weekend, bringing the campus community together in a spirit of camaraderie…

Campus & Community

Indigenous Educators Discuss School of Education’s New Indigenous Teacher Preparation Fund

Monday, October 14, 2024, By News Staff

“Zero,” answers middle school teacher Aaron Dorsey G’03, G’17, to the question: “As a student, how many Indigenous teachers have you had?” “Absolutely zero.” Over his entire educational career—kindergarten to master’s degree—he says there was almost no one of color…

Media, Law & Policy

Lamis Abdelaaty Awarded the 2024 Montonna Fund

Sunday, October 13, 2024, By News Staff

Lamis Abdelaaty, associate professor of political science and director of undergraduate studies, has received this year’s award from the Ralph E. Montonna Endowed Fund for the Teaching and Education of Undergraduates. Awarded by the Maxwell School, the Ralph E. Montonna…

Campus & Community

‘My Eyes Lit Up’: After An Exciting Campus Visit, Izzy Kaplan Joins First Class of Esports Majors (Video)

Sunday, October 13, 2024, By Matt Michael

Emily and Stephen Kaplan could see it in their daughter’s eyes. When then-high school junior Isabelle “Izzy” Kaplan visited Syracuse University in March 2023, the University had just announced it would be offering a new, first-of-its-kind degree program focused on…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” won the 2017 Man Booker Prize; his most recent work, “Liberation Day,” was chosen as one of…

Campus & Community

Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By News Staff

When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could foresee the extraordinary outpouring of support for what is widely known as the spiritual heart…

Campus & Community

Empower Your Career: Join the Staff Mentoring Program

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By News Staff

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites early career staff professionals and administrators to join its Staff Mentoring Program. The initiative facilitates the partnership of early career staff and administrators for one year. Mentees gain enhanced institutional knowledge, learn new…

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Navigating Cybersecurity: How to Be Your Own Human Firewall

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Andrew McClurg, with Information Technology Services (ITS), is often asked how people can stay safe online to protect against scams and hackers. He breaks it down to some basic points to remember. “I always focus on four main things: passwords,…

Campus & Community

Balloting Starts Oct. 16 for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Representatives

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Balloting to select faculty representatives for the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. Elections are held annually and are administered by the University Senate Committee on Appointment and Promotions…