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Important Public Health Information: Temporary Masking Change, COVID-19 Masking Level Now Red

Saturday, August 28, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Late yesterday, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced a notable increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the county. Although the prevalence of new cases on campus remains low, in response…

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New Digital Exhibition Features Story of The Syracuse 8

Saturday, August 28, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center recently released a new digital exhibition titled “A Courageous Stand: The Story of the Syracuse 8.” The Syracuse 8 was a group of Black student-athletes who boycotted the University football program until it…

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Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers Welcome Message at the New Student Convocation

Friday, August 27, 2021, By News Staff

Chancellor Syverud delivered the following welcome message to new students and their families during the fall 2021 New Student Convocation held Aug. 26 in the stadium. Welcome Everyone! After my very brief remarks, you are going to welcomed by our…

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COVID-19 Update: Public Health and Safety Preparations for Fall 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: It’s exciting to see so many students back on campus. Our law students, as well as some graduate students, have already begun classes, but in just a few short days, the Fall 2021 semester…

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Heading to the State Fair? Here’s What You Need to Know

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Matt Michael

Back on campus and looking for something fun to do before the semester gets rolling? After missing last year because of the pandemic, the New York State Fair started Aug. 20 and runs through Labor Day at the New York…

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Make Your Plans for Orange Central 2021

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association is excited to safely welcome alumni and their families back home to Syracuse University for Orange Central 2021, Oct. 28-31. Orange Central is always a special time as our Orange family comes together to reconnect…

STEM

Transdisciplinary Syracuse University Team Awarded Grant to Address the Digital Divide in Central America

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The rise of the digital age and widespread use of the Internet have turned web access into an essential utility—similar to water and electricity. In the past year and half, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of web connectivity,…

Media Tip Sheets

That 100-year flooding…happening now

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Lily Datz

Hurricanes and higher-than-normal rainfall has flooded communities and left homes and businesses destroyed. But many of these areas have never been considered part of the floodplain so this means more homeowners – both coastal and inland – are facing catastrophic…

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Small Equipment Grants Program Funds 29 Proposals in 2021

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Office of Research has announced the Small Equipment Grants Program has funded 29 proposals for 2021. The program is designed to strengthen research capacity and capability at Syracuse University. These awards are intended to bridge the gap between major…

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Five Questions for First-Year Seminar Interim Director Chandice Haste-Jackson

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Chandice Haste-Jackson was appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar program in February, 2021.  Since then, she has been working alongside colleagues from across the University to completely redesign the required course for all first-year students. It is part of…