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Summer Vacation Snapshots 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

University community members enjoyed the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they had over the summer.

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Utah’s New Law Banning Books Ignites Censorship Debate

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

More than a dozen books are now banned from all public schools in Utah under a new state law. It’s the latest in what is a growing trend across the United States. In an April report, PEN America said that…

Campus & Community

Kendall Phillips Appointed Director of the Lender Center for Social Justice

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has been named director of the Lender Center for Social Justice. The center fosters proactive, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to issues related to social…

Business & Economy

Blackstone LaunchPad Names Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars and Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar for 2024-25

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad has announced that Anthony J. Thomas ’24 (School of Information Studies) and Fatim Cisse ’25 (David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamic) have been named 2024-2025 Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars….

Business & Economy

Whitman School Ranked No. 2 Globally for Entrepreneurship Research Productivity

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, By Dawn McWilliams

Syracuse University and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management are ranked No. 2 in the world among the top universities for entrepreneurship research productivity. This ranking stems from the 2024 TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings, the only…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol Offers 5 Steps to Discovering Professional Joy

Monday, August 19, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

What started as a sidewalk conversation turned into a popular virtual workshop. Developed in the summer of 2023 and offered numerous times since, “Five Steps to Discovering Professional Joy” has engaged numerous participants throughout the Syracuse University campus community. “I…

Campus & Community

University to Honor 7 Alumni During Coming Back Together Reunion

Monday, August 19, 2024, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement will recognize seven accomplished alumni during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments,…

Campus & Community

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

Monday, August 19, 2024, By Kiana Racha

On Aug. 16, the families, friends and colleagues of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Peace Officer Academy recruits gathered to celebrate their graduation from the program. The ceremony, held at Shemin Auditorium, was an opportunity to reflect on their…

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The Misinformation Threatening the Pro-Democracy Movement of Bangladesh

Friday, August 16, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters covering the ongoing issues in Bangladesh after a pro-democracy protest overthrew the government of Sheikh Hasina, please see comments from Syracuse University Professor Farhana Sultana. Professor Sultana wrote an op-ed in The Diplomat about the misinformation targeting the democratic….

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Miriam Mutambudzi Chosen as 2024-26 Lender Center Faculty Fellow

Friday, August 16, 2024, By Diane Stirling

A public health professor whose research focuses on social determinants of health has been selected as the 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice faculty fellow. Miriam Mutambudzi will explore how Black adults who reside in historically redlined neighborhoods can experience…