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Blaming Book Bans On the Protection of Young Minds Is Nothing New
A movement to remove books that discuss race, sexuality, and gender from school libraries is growing in many parts of the U.S. What could the larger implications be for teachers and students? And how is this recent news actually a…
Politicized teaching policies won’t stop teachers from prioritizing learning
The topic of critical race theory has become a lightning rod for political combativeness. Educators nationwide have shared stories of parents attributing factual history lessons or discussions to being lessons about CRT, and seeking censorship at the school, city, or…
A Space to Celebrate the Global African Experience
The rich history of global African scholarship at Syracuse University dates back to the 1960s. During the height of the civil rights movement, Syracuse became home to a vibrant African studies program with professors teaching courses on global African history….
(Update: Water Break Repaired) City of Syracuse Repairing Water Main Break on Colvin Street
[Update, Feb. 2, 2022: As of noon, the water main break at East Colvin Street between Comstock Avenue and Skytop Road has been repaired, and the road is open.] The City of Syracuse is currently experiencing a water main break…
From WAER Student Reporter to Working Professional in One Semester
Within weeks of graduating, Newhouse alumnus Wyatt Barmore-Pooley is on air several times a day. The former WAER student reporter is now producing and anchoring daily newscasts for WNBZ, a music station in upstate New York. “It’s not a news…
Save These Dates: Law Alumni Weekend, Orange Central and Family Weekend 2022
While the calendar just turned to February and there’s still snow on the ground, it’s never too early to make plans to come back for three signature weekends on the Syracuse University campus—Law Alumni Weekend, Orange Central and Family Weekend….
Tillman Scholars Application Cycle Now Open
The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. PTF has opened the 2022 application process for the Tillman…
“Tens of thousands of Afghan allies are resettled throughout U.S. but still lack permanent relief.”
Austin Kocher, research assistant professor in the Newhouse School with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), was quoted in the Daily Kos story “Tens of thousands of Afghan allies are resettled throughout U.S. but still lack permanent relief.” Kocher, an…
Executive Chef Len Mitchell: A New Direction for Drumlins’ Bistro 1926
“From the land and sea, to your heart and mind, to the table.” For Len Mitchell, the newly-appointed executive chef of Drumlins’ Bistro 1926, that is the essence of cuisine. Mitchell, a Syracuse native, has spent the last 25 years…
COVID Update: Key Data | Vaccine Clinic | Testing
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Welcome back to campus. For those of you beginning your Syracuse University journey this semester, welcome! I hope all of you have experienced a productive and enjoyable first week of the new semester. Over…