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Arts & Culture

Tropic of Squalor: New Book by Peck Professor Mary Karr Highlights Irreverent Brand of Poetic Faith

Monday, July 2, 2018, By Rob Enslin

“Before I believed in God, I believed in poetry,” confesses Mary Karr, speaking by phone from the Upper East Side, where she is dress shopping for the funeral of her friend and fellow writer Philip Roth. “Even when I was…

Media, Law & Policy

Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics

Thursday, June 28, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces New Director of Community Engagement and Education

Tuesday, June 19, 2018, By Joanna Penalva

Joann Maria Yarrow has been appointed to the newly created position of director of community engagement and education at Syracuse Stage. Yarrow is scheduled to begin shortly before the start of the 2018/2019 season. With more than 30 years’ experience…

Health & Society

Tragic Spotlight on Suicides Could Help Save Others, Destigmatize Mental Health

Friday, June 8, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

According to a new report released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have gone up in nearly every state between 1999 and 2016. The growing crisis was brought even more into the spotlight with…

Campus & Community

University Hires New Equal Opportunity and Title IX Investigator

Thursday, May 31, 2018, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services has hired Melanie Cuevas-Rodriguez to serve as an Equal Opportunity and Title IX investigator. The hire fills one of two new investigator positions created as part of the University’s expansion…

Health & Society

CFE Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Thursday, May 17, 2018, By Jennifer Russo

Kelsey Dayle John (Diné), a doctoral candidate in the Department of Cultural Foundations of Education (CFE) in the School of Education, has been selected by the National Academy of Education to receive a 2018 Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. According to the NAEd…

Campus & Community

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 Commencement Address

Sunday, May 13, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G ’72 delivers the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Sunday at the dome. The following is a video and transcript of her inspiring message to the grads.

Campus & Community

Dean, Faculty and Student Representatives Play Important Role with Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced that two students have been named as representatives to the Board of Trustees. Ghufran Salih ’20 and Emma Peca ’21 were named as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Salih, the incoming Student Association president, and…

Campus & Community

On My Own Time Exhibit Open through May 16

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to view and enjoy their colleagues’ creative works of paintings, photos, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and other creations in the On My Own Time exhibition in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel. The exhibit…

Campus & Community

Students to Engage Around the World through Fulbright Grants

Wednesday, May 9, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Six students and three alumnae were selected to participate in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. Two students have received study/research grants. Among that prestigious group are three who spoke to SU News about what they hope to give and gain during the experience.