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VPA Director of Student Success to Serve as Middle States Peer Evaluator

Wednesday, February 27, 2019, By Erica Blust

Carol J. Ruffin, director of the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Office of Student Success, has been named a peer evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE peer evaluators are qualified higher education professionals…

Campus & Community

Students Design Dresses for AHA’s Go Red for Women Fundraiser on Wednesday

Monday, February 25, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

The entire fashion design program has gone all in for the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red for Women campaign. In collaboration with AHA and the Office of Community Engagement, the program is hosting “A Red Dress Affair” on Wednesday,…

Campus & Community

Morning Classes Canceled on Monday, Feb. 25; Only Essential Personnel to Report to Campus in the Morning

Sunday, February 24, 2019, By News Staff

After reviewing the most up-to-date reports from the National Weather Service, which has issued a High Wind Advisory, Syracuse University has decided to cancel morning classes on Monday, Feb. 25. Classes will resume at 12:45 p.m. Online classes are not…

Light Work Awarded $35,000 NEA Art Works Grant

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By Cjala Surratt

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently announced that Light Work is one of 1,000 not-for-profit national, regional, state and local organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. Light Work will receive $35,000 for its Artist-in-Residence Program and production of “Contact…

Health & Society

Education Through Theater Arts: How VPA’s Stephen Cross Helps Local Medical Residents Communicate

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By Paula Meseroll

“My role is the guy who brings the arts into the science room,” says Stephen Cross, associate professor of acting in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama, of his collaborative efforts with Upstate Medical University and…

STEM

University College Responds to High Demand for Cybersecurity Specialists

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

To meet the high demand for cybersecurity specialists in the field, University College has launched a bachelor of professional studies (BPS) degree in cybersecurity administration. The degree is fully online and can be completed from anywhere in the world. Cybersecurity…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Partners with 2U Inc. to Offer Short Courses

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University and 2U Inc. announced plans today to develop a series of non-credit bearing short courses that will be offered online to adult learners around the globe. Short courses will be developed in partnership with GetSmarter, a brand of…

Campus & Community

Statement from Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly Reinforcing University’s Anti-Discrimination Policies

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University is aware of media reports about students receiving credit for internships with the Syracuse Peace Council, which sponsored a public forum at an off-campus site last month at which inflammatory comments about Israel and Palestinian groups were made…

Campus & Community

Marlene Celi and Isabel Jimenez: Where the Application Process Begins

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, By Brandon Dyer

In an average year, the Enrollment Management Processing office receives about 37,000 undergraduate applications. Graduate applications number around 13,000-15,000. Over a million supporting documents must be processed as well. Each application needs to be assembled and sent to the offices…

Campus & Community

Showing Support for Take Back the Night 2019

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

This year’s Take Back the Night, an annual march, rally and speak-out event, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Take Back the Night is observed throughout the world as an event that unites communities…