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Virtual Fulbright Program Offers Unique Learning Experience

Tuesday, September 1, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

The Fulbright program is a widely recognized and prestigious international exchange program that offers accomplished students and scholars from around the world the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research and exchange ideas. Scholars travel to the United States to immerse…

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Remembering Kenneth Miles: A Beloved Orange Leader Who Left a Rich Legacy

Friday, August 28, 2020, By Eileen Korey

The sudden death of former Syracuse University administrator and philanthropist Kenneth Miles has brought shock and sadness to many who recall his extraordinary service to student-athletes, and especially students of color, during his tenure here. Miles joined the Syracuse University…

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Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Fall 2020 Programming

Thursday, August 27, 2020, By News Staff

The Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative began two years ago with a vision to offer continuing professional development opportunities that are purposeful, focused and relevant to the University’s women faculty and staff. After a successful and well-attended pilot program in…

Veterans

Flags Flying High at National Veterans Resource Center

Wednesday, August 26, 2020, By News Staff

In a small ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 26, the flags in front of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello building were permanently raised by individual Syracuse University students, alumni and staff….

Campus & Community

Student Support Services Awarded $2 Million in Federal Funding to Help Students Succeed

Monday, August 24, 2020, By News Staff

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Syracuse University will receive a federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $2,059,465 over five years to help more students succeed in and graduate from college. SSS at Syracuse University is one…

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Kal Srinivas and Jerry Edmonds Serve as Peer Evaluators in Middle States Accreditation

Saturday, August 22, 2020, By News Staff

Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a necessary evaluation process for universities to affirm their educational quality. Institutions conduct a self-study, and then peer evaluators visit the institution to ensure the self-study accurately reflects its…

ABC News Radio

“Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.”

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by ABC News Radio for the story “Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.” Landes’ most recent research, which found that people with intellectual…

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Syracuse University Extends Director of Athletics John Wildhack’s Contract Through Mid-2025

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By News Staff

John Wildhack ’80, director of athletics at Syracuse University, will continue to lead the Orange’s Department of Athletics for at least the next five years. Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced that Wildhack’s contract has been extended through mid-2025. “Syracuse University…

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Hendricks Chapel Welcomes Chaplain of Brown University to Virtual Conversation Series

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

The Rev. Janet Cooper Nelson, Chaplain of Brown University, will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation today at 7 p.m. ET. Cooper Nelson is the first woman to be appointed as chaplain of an Ivy League…

CNN

“The future of the September issue was already uncertain. Then 2020 happened.” 

Saturday, August 15, 2020, By Lily Datz

Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted by CNN for the piece “The future of the September issue was already uncertain. Then 2020 happened.” Gallagher, who has worked at various magazines…