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Class of 2020 Commencement Update
Dear Members of the Orange Community: Last spring, Syracuse University was forced to postpone in-person Commencement activities for the Class of 2020. At the time, the University promised the Class of 2020 that we would host an in-person Commencement at…
2021 Commencement Scheduled for Sunday, May 23
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all of us in profound ways, including how we celebrate milestones and achievements. In light of our revised academic calendar for the spring semester, which begins on…
“Impact COVID-19 has had on Destiny USA”
Shelley Kohan, adjunct faculty member in the Whitman School, was interviewed by CNY Central for the story “Impact COVID-19 has had on Destiny USA.” Kohan, a retail expert, says that while the pandemic has accelerated many problems that malls faced…
Important Public Health Reminder for Off-Campus Students
Dear Off-Campus Students: We are aware that many of you are beginning to or making plans to return to your off-campus housing. At the same time, we are experiencing a concerning surge in COVID-19 infections, deaths and hospitalizations in Central…
“Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science.”
Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the National Geographic story “Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science.” Thorson, who studies political psychology and misinformation, says that it’s hard for…
Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White Offers Perspective on Jan. 6 Events in Washington, D.C.
Steven White, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs who has studied Southern politics. White specializes in American politics, American political development, race and politics collectively. White provided remarks…
“On Far-Right Websites, Plans To Storm Capitol Were Made In Plain Sight.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the NPR story “On Far-Right Websites, Plans To Storm Capitol Were Made In Plain Sight.” Phillips, who studies misinformation and…
Alumnus’s Journey into a Combat Engineer’s Traumatic Memories Featured in Wordgathering
As a Marine combat engineer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, John Gibson’s job was to identify improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mines, place and clear obstacles, lay out concertina wire and build bunkers. This essential, physical and tactile combat…
Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology Works with Non-Profit to Fill Unmet Need in Asian Community
Jin Zhao is a fourth year Ph.D. student working toward his career goal of becoming a practicing psychologist. His qualifying exam project is researching Asian college students and how their experiences of microaggression are related to their attitudes about going…
‘2020 Was Broken and Beautiful. 2021 Needs Grace and Grit.’
The Reverend Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., dean of Hendricks Chapel, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “2020 was broken and beautiful. 2021 needs grace and grit.” The Rev. Konkol leads religious and spiritual life both at the University and across…