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“Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports.”
Salatha Willis, associate director of diversity, culture, and climate, and John Wildhack, director of athletics, were interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports.” Willis is “charged with developing and implementing new ways…
Graduate Student Updates for Fall 2020
Dear Graduate Students: Over the last few weeks, I hosted a series of listening sessions, first with graduate program directors, then with graduate students. In this email, which has also been shared with all faculty and University leadership, you will…
Coronavirus Update 7.9.20: Engagement Opportunities, Mask Guidance and Travel Restrictions
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families, This is a critical time of preparation as many faculty and staff return to campus this summer, and as we plan to welcome back thousands of students next month. You will continue to see…
Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Kick Off Friday, July 10
Starting this week, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie will host “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of weekly virtual update sessions to assist University community members in preparing for the Fall 2020 semester….
Muslim Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel Publishes Report on COVID-19 Impact on Student Life
A new report published by Muslim Student Life at Syracuse University, a chaplaincy within Hendricks Chapel, is increasing awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Muslim college students in the United States. In collaboration with the Center for…
Ph.D. Candidate Receives Dissertation Fellowship to Analyze Contemporary Buddhist Charities in Southeast Asia
Sara Swenson, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. Awarded by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, the Newcombe Fellowship supports…
“‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.”
Andrew Horsfall, assistant dean of international programs at the College of Law, was interviewed by Science Magazine for the article “‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.” Horsfall calls the new rule “disturbing and cruel,” but…
Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Policy on International Students
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provided guidance in advance of publication of a final rule that will affect the method of instruction our international students can engage in during the fall 2020…
‘Avoid the Coronavirus Blame Game’
Rebecca Ortiz is an assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School. Her primary areas of expertise are health communication research and campaign development and evaluation. In many states across the United States recently, the coronavirus positivity rate for people…
Arts and Sciences Biologists Win the Thomas Henry Huxley Award for Their Creation of an Evolutionary Learning Module
Researchers from the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences are winners of the Society for the Study of Evolution’s (SSE’s) prestigious Thomas Henry Huxley Award. This marks the first time a team from Syracuse University has…