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Campus & Community

How Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Rick Wright G’93 and Inspired His Broadcasting Career (Podcast)

Friday, January 12, 2024, By John Boccacino

Roosevelt “Rick” Wright G’93 had a front-row seat as the Civil Rights Movement took off across the American South in the late 1950s and early 1960s, participating in the sit-ins and demonstrations while coming face-to-face with police dogs and fire…

Campus & Community

5 Faculty Members to Participate in 2024 ACC Academic Leaders Network

Friday, January 12, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Five faculty members have been selected to participate in the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Leaders Network. The program is designed to facilitate cross-institutional networking and collaboration among academic leaders while building leadership capacity at participating ACC institutions. Syracuse…

Veterans

OVMA’s Kari Mickinkle Named a National Leader in Veterans’ Education

Tuesday, January 9, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Kari Mickinkle ’11, G’22, a school certifying official with the Office of Veteran Success in the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), has been appointed vice president of the Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO). “It’s basically a…

Syracuse University Impact

Deep-Energy Retrofits Research Yields Promising Cost Savings, Human Well-Being Outcomes

Tuesday, January 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Modifying and upgrading building enclosures and mechanical systems in older, multi-family apartment buildings can achieve net-zero energy-use efficiencies and help inhabitants lower energy costs, breathe better air and live more comfortably—changes that have wide application for state and national climate-change…

Campus & Community

Barbara Opar Receives 2023 Libraries Distinguished Service Award

Monday, January 8, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

The Syracuse University Libraries Assembly selection panel chose Barbara Opar ’73, G’74, librarian for architecture and French language and literature, as the 2023 recipient of the Libraries’ Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the Libraries’ holiday and recognition…

Campus & Community

Falk College’s Sport Management Club Raises $48,000 at 19th Charity Auction

Monday, January 8, 2024, By Margie Chetney

The Sport Management (SPM) Club at Syracuse University raised $48,000 for Tillie’s Touch as a result of its 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the Syracuse men’s basketball game on Nov. 28, supporters purchased items and placed bids on sports…

Media Tip Sheets

From Controversy to Classroom: Expert Offers Insight on the Revised AP African American Studies Framework

Thursday, December 21, 2023, By Christopher Munoz

Following a heated political debate and a round of revisions, the College Board has released a new framework for its Advanced Placement African American Studies course. The course will be available to districts starting with the 2024-25 school year. After…

Health & Society

Building Bridges to Inclusive Schools: 20 Years of Helping Educators Find Their ‘Teaching Voice’ in NYC

Wednesday, December 20, 2023, By News Staff

“Growth” and “perspective” are the top gains School of Education (SOE) alumni note when reflecting on a semester spent student teaching in New York City. While the Bridge to the City program is an accelerated immersive experience—two placements in the…

Business & Economy

Whitman School MBA Team Wins $50,000 First-Place Prize in Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Competition

Tuesday, December 19, 2023, By Dawn McWilliams

A team of Whitman School of Management students took first place over more than 500 teams from universities across the nation in the Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Competition, held at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in November. Whitman’s…

Campus & Community

Talithia Williams to Serve as Featured Speaker for 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Tuesday, December 19, 2023, By Dara Harper

Talithia Williams, Ph.D., big data expert, math professor and host of “NOVA Wonders,” will serve as featured speaker at the 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the JMA Wireless Dome. This year’s…