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Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation
Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…
Suicide Prevention Day: Social Factors of a Mental Health Crisis
Tuesday, September 10th, is World Suicide Preventon Day. If you are looking for an expert to discuss suicide prevention, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs professor Michiko Ueda-Ballmer is available for interviews. She is one of the…
Breedlove Readers Book Club Partners With Art Museum for Fall 2024
The Breedlove Readers Book Club is partnering with the Syracuse University Art Museum to offer a unique literary arts experience for middle and high school girls throughout Central New York in Fall 2024. Directed by School of Education Professor Courtney…
Legendary Comedy Troupe Second City Opens Syracuse Stage Season
Syracuse Stage begins its 24/25 season with a limited two-week run of “The Second City 65th Anniversary Show” from the legendary Chicago troupe. Presented as an off-subscription title, this hilarious evening of sketch and improv comedy features hand-picked material from…
Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Coming to Syracuse University
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.), the U.S. veteran population has decreased by almost 25% over the past two decades. Despite this decline, veterans continue to account for a significant percentage of suicides. In 2021, more than 16%…
Student Inventors Develop New Way to Secure Wheelchairs in Moving Vehicles
Former Syracuse University student Jim DaRin is one of many wheelchair users who rely on adapted vehicles to drive. These vehicles are equipped with a docking system designed to secure the wheelchairs in place while users focus on the road. However, even…
Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare
When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his plays. In professor of English Stephanie Shirilan’s class, ENG 411: Doing Shakespeare, which was offered in…
La Casita Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition
La Casita Cultural Center will commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with a community-wide event and the opening of a new exhibition, “WEIRD Barrio” (“Por mi barrio”), presenting the art of Syracuse-based Puerto Rican artist Manuel Matías. The inaugural event…
Syracuse Symposium Focuses on Building a Stronger Community
In today’s interconnected world, cultural competency, critical thinking and innovative problem solving are important proficiencies that are highly sought after by employers. The Institute for the Future predicts that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not…
5 Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious Research Awards
Five early-career faculty members have earned national recognition and funding for their research. The awards are among the most sought-after recognitions that junior faculty members can receive in their fields. The faculty are Endadul Hoque and Yiyang Sun of the…