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Neal Powless G’08 to Head University Ombuds Office
Syracuse University today announced the appointment of Neal Powless G’08 to the post of University ombuds. In this role, Powless will serve the campus community as a neutral, independent, informal and confidential resource for faculty, staff and graduate students who…
Stargazers Can Appreciate Astronomical Rarity Sunday
Look to the sky on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 20, and you’ll be in for a rare treat. A total lunar eclipse will be well visible to stargazers as the Earth’s shadow crosses in front of the moon. This…
Community Folk Art Center Welcomes New Permanent Director
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has announced the appointment of Tanisha M. Jackson as executive director of the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and professor of practice in the Department of African American Studies (AAS). Jackson comes to…
Sisters, Part of Quadruplet Siblings, Acclimate to Life at Syracuse University
When it came time to apply to colleges, the Kryss siblings each decided to try Syracuse University. All four of them. At the same time. The siblings make up a special rarity in families: quadruplets. As it turned out, two…
Syracuse University Names Five Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Unsung Heroes’
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2019 Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are bestowed annually on people who, in the spirit of King’s “beloved community,” have made a positive difference in the lives of others,…
Setnor School to Present Mozart’s Comic Opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Jan. 25-26
The Opera Theater in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will present Mozart’s comic opera “The Marriage of Figaro” on Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7…
Peter Blanck Meets Ecuadorian President, Ministers to Proclaim First UD Building in Ecuador for People with Disabilities
On Jan. 14, Syracuse University Professor Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) and the Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC), met with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno, the first lady and Ecuadorian ministers to develop collaborative programs toward an…
Schultz Family Foundation Strengthens Support of Veteran Employment Through Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Today, the Schultz Family Foundation announced a $7.5 million investment to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University to advance the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program in support of veteran career preparation and employment. Each year,…
Newhouse’s Perez Honored as Outstanding Journalism Educator by Crain’s NewsPro
Simon Perez, associate professor of broadcast and digital journalism (BDJ) at the Newhouse School, has been named an Outstanding Journalism Educator by Crain’s NewsPro. The honor was published in the January issue. The nomination noted Perez’s “ability to critique and…
Enhancing Health and Wellness: New Winter Sport Options
Beginning this weekend, students will have an exciting way to enjoy the winter weather—the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience has announced the opening of the Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center located at Drumlins. The new center, created…