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CNY Central

“First Black Syracuse University Law Review editor ‘proud,’ hopes diversity becomes norm.”

Friday, March 26, 2021, By Lily Datz

Hilda Frimpong, a second-year student in the College of Law, was featured in the CNY Central story “First Black Syracuse University Law Review editor ‘proud,’ hopes diversity becomes norm.” Frimpong, who was born in Ghana before moving to Dallas with…

Campus & Community

Task Force Begins Work to Create EDAI Strategic Plan

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We write to you today in our capacity as the leaders of the Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion (EDAI) Strategic Planning Task Force. Our task force, composed of 31 members of our community, including students,…

Campus & Community

Professor David Bennett Reflects on the Role of Current Events Over 60 Years of Teaching

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By News Staff

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence David Bennett grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University with an undergraduate degree in 1956. “Then I went off to the University of Chicago, where I got my…

Campus & Community

Solvay-School of Education Partnership Not Derailed by Pandemic

Wednesday, March 24, 2021, By Jennifer Russo

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the education system to pivot and adapt. Every function of schools has been drastically affected, including special education and resource services, extra-curricular and enrichment activities, and community programming. Life during the pandemic has forced many…

Media Tip Sheets

Expert Available to Discuss Migrant Surge at US-Mexico Border

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, By News Staff

For your continuing coverage of the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, Latin America expert Gladys McCormick is available for an interview. McCormick, assistant professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, specializes in the political and…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Student’s Ceramics Chosen for Virtual Indigenous-led Exhibition in Honor of World Water Day

Monday, March 22, 2021, By News Staff

Alec Rovensky ’21, a senior in the School of Architecture and Syracuse Abroad program alum, is featured in The Chapter House’s premiere exhibition honoring World Water Day, March 22. Rovensky is currently enrolled in GEO300/NAT300, an entirely virtual Abroad@Home class…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Disinformation Goes to Hollywood: Four Lessons From Journalism’

Friday, March 19, 2021, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote an op-ed for First Draft titled “Disinformation goes Hollywood: four lessons from journalism.” Phillips co-authored the article with Claire Wardle, an expert…

Campus & Community

A Legacy Gift Born of Enduring Love

Thursday, March 18, 2021, By Eileen Korey

When Morton Kaish ’49 first spotted Luise Meyers ’46, G’51 on a public ice rink in Syracuse, he was immediately drawn to the young woman he thought was “more beautiful than anyone I’d ever known.” Then, he discovered the beauty…

Campus & Community

Young Research Fellows Program Seeking Applications from Undergraduates

Tuesday, March 16, 2021, By News Staff

The Young Research Fellows (YRF) program is currently seeking applications for its 2021-23 cohort. Young Research Fellows, guided by a faculty mentor, engage in two years of group mentoring in early research and creative inquiry development and have access to…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professor Featured in MoMA Exhibition

Monday, March 15, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Sekou Cooke, an assistant professor in the School of Architecture who has gained widespread recognition for his investigations into the emergent field of Hip-Hop Architecture, is one of 10 architects, designers and artists chosen to exhibit a newly commissioned work…