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Campus & Community

University Remembers Professor Emerita and Scholar Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo

Wednesday, July 26, 2023, By News Staff

Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, professor emerita of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and an internationally known scholar, teacher, activist, poet and playwright, died June 30 in Syracuse. Mũgo joined the Syracuse University community in 1993. A…

Media Tip Sheets

On National Monuments for Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley

Tuesday, July 25, 2023, By Ellen Mbuqe

Paula C. Johnson, Professor of Law and Director of the  Cold Case Justice Initiative , offers reactions to the announcement that President Joe Biden will establish a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager who was abducted and killed by white…

Campus & Community

Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable: How Award-Winning Photojournalist Serhii Korovayny G’21 Covers the War in Ukraine

Monday, July 10, 2023, By John Boccacino

As Russian bombs were striking targets across Ukraine and with the war in its infancy in early 2022, Serhii Korovayny G’21 could think of only one way to help his country: he picked up his camera and started documenting the…

Health & Society

Leonese Nelson Reflects on 2 Decades Chairing STEP/CSTEP Conferences

Monday, July 10, 2023, By Martin Walls

The 2023 Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) spring conferences were bittersweet for Leonese Nelson. Once again, she worked 18-hour days to present two statewide showcases of student work, timed just a…

Campus & Community

MPA Student’s Asphalt Mural Brightens Syracuse City Hall

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, By Jessica Youngman

The paved area in front of Syracuse City Hall that was previously used as a parking spot is now a vibrant space to be enjoyed by the public, thanks to the efforts of city officials and a member of the…

Syracuse University Impact

Reading Buddies Program Gives Young Readers—and Pre-Service Teachers—a Jump Start

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, By Martin Walls

One aspect that makes the School of Education’s (SOE) teacher preparation program stand out is that it offers undergraduates opportunities to be immersed in diverse and inclusive school environments as early as their first year. For undergraduates signed up for…

Campus & Community

Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty and Staff During Annual Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 22, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Each year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) recognizes faculty and staff members for their work in advocating for students and supporting the center in its mission to empower students, enhance equity and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion. This…

Syracuse University Impact

During PTSD Awareness Month Legal Clinic Helps Veterans Apply for Benefits They Have Earned and Deserve

Friday, June 9, 2023, By Robert Conrad

Many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may qualify for health care and compensation for their mental health conditions that resulted from their military service. “Veterans often face barriers when applying for their benefits through the U.S. Department…

Arts & Culture

From Print to the Big Screen, Works by Creative Writing Faculty and Alumni Receive International Acclaim

Friday, May 26, 2023, By News Staff

The renowned creative writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English has a reputation for nurturing some of the top writers from diverse backgrounds, voices and interests. Faculty include widely recognized, award-winning writers, and many M.F.A….

Veterans

Meet US Army Captain Bong Chi, Defense Comptrollership Program Military-Connected Student

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, By Charlie Poag

Large, multinational organizations often deal with complex issues when it comes to the intersection of fiscal requirements and government regulations. U.S. Army Captain Bong Chi is among the group of financial professionals tasked with managing the Army’s budget and fiscal…