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Syracuse University One of 10 Institutions Selected for AAC&U Institute

Friday, August 20, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

July 27-30, the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) held an Institute on Reframing Institutional Transformation to Include Non-Tenure-Track STEM Faculty. Syracuse University was one of 10 institutions to participate in the Institute, which AAC&U developed in collaboration with…

Campus & Community

Interim Leadership Team Named to Advance University’s DEIA Priorities, Strategic Plan

Thursday, August 19, 2021, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of an interim leadership team to advance the University’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility priorities and strategic planning efforts. Led by Diane Lyden Murphy ’67, G’76, G’78, G’83, dean of the David B….

Media, Law & Policy

Leading Communication Scholar Srividya Ramasubramanian Joins Newhouse Faculty

Tuesday, August 10, 2021, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Srividya “Srivi” Ramasubramanian will join the Newhouse School this fall as the Newhouse Professor, an endowed chair position. Ramasubramanian, who holds a Ph.D. in mass communication from Pennsylvania State University, is a leading communication scholar whose work addresses contemporary global…

Campus & Community

Important Syllabus Reminders

Monday, August 9, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: I sincerely hope that you had time this summer to do many of the things you love and to be with people you care about. Whether that was vacation, stay-cation, research, professional development or get-togethers with family and…

Health & Society

Sport Management Alumnus Helps Illuminate Olympic Athletes at Tokyo Games

Wednesday, July 28, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

The Tokyo Olympics brings together an untold number of stories of athletes and their struggles, determination and victories. Brian Meyer ’11 is helping bring those stories to light to their fans and to the world. Meyer is account director at…

STEM

Sharing the Importance of Education

Tuesday, July 27, 2021, By Chris Barbera

The concept of luck goes against the principles of engineering. Luck happens without design. The story behind most great careers may sometimes include luck, but the truth behind it is usually years of hard work, continued learning and the application…

Health & Society

Syracuse University Students Helping to Build Food System ‘Rooted in Social Justice and Equality’

Friday, July 23, 2021, By Matt Michael

The next big step for the newly formed Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA) started, naturally, with Evan Weissman’s kindness and vision for food justice in the Syracuse community. Nel Gaudé, who was completing a master’s in food studies from the…

Health & Society

Falk Researcher Discusses Impact of Olympics on Legacy of Sports Participation

Monday, July 19, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

The Tokyo Olympics will have a different vibe from other games. No fans in the stands will make for quiet venues. And what impact might that have on drawing young viewers into watching the games and participating in sports in…

STEM

When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…

Business & Economy

Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…