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Campus & Community

Syracuse’s Juneteenth Celebrations Honor the Past, Envision a Brighter Future

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, By John Boccacino

While Juneteenth—a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States—became a New York State holiday in 2020 and a federal holiday in 2021, the Central New York community has proudly recognized and honored this anniversary…

Media, Law & Policy

Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Monday, June 10, 2024, By Celestia Ohrazda

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck’s 2nd edition of “Disability Law and Policy” was released in honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Disability Law and Policy provides an overview of the…

Campus & Community

4 Days in Philly: Falk College Students Enjoy ‘Extraordinary Opportunity’ on Immersion Trip

Friday, June 7, 2024, By Margie Chetney

The city of Philadelphia is one of 12 cities that host teams in the “Big Four” major sports leagues in North America: the Phillies of Major League Baseball, the Eagles of the National Football League, the 76ers of the National…

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes Enjoy New Study Away Sports Communications Course

Friday, June 7, 2024, By Diane Stirling

They toured the offices of Fox Sports, SONY Pictures and the NFL Network. They got tips on making presentations from former NFL champions Lou Alexander ’12, Derrell Smith ’10 and Roland Williams ’97. They learned storytelling from sports broadcasters Andrew…

Campus & Community

Maymester Study Abroad Program Allows Students to Explore Diverse South Korean Environment

Friday, June 7, 2024, By Diane Stirling

A group of students recently explored the city of Seoul, South Korea, to learn about the country’s historical and contemporary sites and to see how its unique culture and traditions have affected its natural and built environments. The two-week excursion…

Campus & Community

Nimisha Thakur Receives Newcombe Fellowship for Doctoral Research in India

Thursday, June 6, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Nimisha Thakur, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received a Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. Awarded by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, the Newcombe Fellowship supports…

Health & Society

$1.25M Mellon Foundation Grant Supports Humanities-Oriented Project Focused on Pandemic Backlash and Public Health

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

A project that uses humanities methods to document and explore pandemic backlash and the experiences of public health officials has received $1.25 million in funding from the Mellon Foundation. The multi-university effort involves historians and public health scholars based at…

Campus & Community

What’s Happening in CNY: Summer Festival Guide

Monday, June 3, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Spending time in Syracuse for the summer and looking for something fun to do? We have rounded up a list of the festivals taking place in and around the Syracuse area. June  St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival Address: 325 Waring…

Campus & Community

From Proposal to Publication: CNY Humanities Corridor Nurtures Faculty Scholarship

Friday, May 31, 2024, By Kerrie Marshall

At the heart of academia, humanities faculty conduct vital work, exploring the depths of human experience, history and culture. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), an independent federal agency established in 1965, stands as a key supporter of these…

Veterans

University to Launch Innovative Mental Health Program for Student Veterans

Thursday, May 30, 2024, By Charlie Poag

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the launch of the OVMA Resiliency Program (ORP) in partnership with Falk College and Hendricks Chapel. The ORP…