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Scholars, Community Leaders Examine the Racial Wealth Gap at Lender Center Symposium in Atlanta

Monday, June 17, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Nationally noted author, activist and philanthropic strategy advisor Edgar Villaneuva joined Syracuse University faculty and Atlanta community, business and government leaders June 4 for the latest Lender Center for Social Justice symposium examining the racial wealth gap. “Closing the Racial…

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Saving the Planet One Refillable Water Bottle at a Time

Monday, June 17, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, scientists estimate there will be more plastics by weight than fish in the ocean by 2050. World Refill Day, a campaign to reduce plastic waste that was celebrated this…

Campus & Community

Frequently Asked Questions About Answers Cloud Migration

Monday, June 17, 2024, By Eric Ferguson

This summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) will move the Answers knowledge base to the cloud, providing improved collaboration, new features and enhanced knowledge management and distribution. In advance of this migration, ITS has compiled the following list of frequently asked…

Media Tip Sheets

80 Years of the GI Bill: Vice Chancellor on Its Lasting Impact

Sunday, June 16, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

June 22, 2024, will mark the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. This landmark legislation has provided millions of WWII veterans and subsequent generations with access to college education…

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Military spouse reimbursement offers “essential financial relief”

Thursday, June 13, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

Military spouses (of all branches but the Marines) are now eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,000 for specific business expenses incurred during relocation to a new base. Maria McConville, senior advisor at Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families…

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Falk in Australia: ‘We Made Memories That Will Last a Lifetime and Bonds That Will Last Forever’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, By Matt Michael

From mid-May through early June, 19 students from Syracuse University–including 14 from Falk College–spent the start of their summer in Australia for the “Australia: Sport, History and Culture” class taught by David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management Rick…

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Alumni Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for ’CUSE50 Awards

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

For the second year in a row, Syracuse University will honor the success of Orange business leaders across the globe at the ’CUSE50 awards. This annual celebration features 50 of the fastest-growing businesses founded or owned by Syracuse alumni. The…

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Syracuse’s Juneteenth Celebrations Honor the Past, Envision a Brighter Future

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, By John Boccacino

While Juneteenth—a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States—became a New York State holiday in 2020 and a federal holiday in 2021, the Central New York community has proudly recognized and honored this anniversary…

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J. Cole Smith Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science

Monday, June 10, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that J. Cole Smith has been reappointed to a five-year term as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Today’s announcement follows a comprehensive review process…

Media, Law & Policy

Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Monday, June 10, 2024, By Celestia Ohrazda

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck’s 2nd edition of “Disability Law and Policy” was released in honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Disability Law and Policy provides an overview of the…