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Health & Society

Professor of Human Diversity Class Creates Trustworthy Environment for Students to Learn Empathy

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By News Staff

In a world where embracing differences and understanding diversity is more important than ever before, Professor Xiafei Wang wants students to embrace others’ differences and take a stance on social justice. But her first goal for students is to gain…

Arts & Culture

Students Update Indigenous Artists’ Wikipedia Entries

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Have you ever scrolled through a Wikipedia page and wondered who wrote the information and if it is accurate? The content for this free online encyclopedia is written collaboratively by the people who use it, making reliability dependent upon its…

Campus & Community

Important Update Regarding Fall 2020 Planning from Interim Provost John Liu

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty Colleagues: Now that the 2019-20 academic year has come to a close, I want to extend my deep appreciation for your tremendous resilience and leadership this spring. I am especially grateful for your ongoing support of our students…

Campus & Community

Three New Members Elected to Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 12, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees, all of whom are alumni of the University. The new members are Christine A. Carona ’85, Vincent H. Cohen Jr. ’92, L’95 and Raj-Ann Rekhi…

Campus & Community

Summer Office Hours Modified

Monday, May 11, 2020, By News Staff

Traditionally, Syracuse University has transitioned to summer office hours beginning on the Monday following Commencement. In accordance with New York State orders, a very limited number of staff designated as essential personnel are working in offices on campus at this…

STEM

Developing a Drug to Fight Diabetes and Obesity in Veterans

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Syracuse University has a long history of supporting the nation’s veterans, dating back to 1944.Then-Chancellor William P. Tolley helped draft the G.I. Bill, instrumental in helping millions of veterans through the years pursue an education or training. In 1946, Chancellor…

Media, Law & Policy

Finalists Announced in 2020 Mirror Awards Competition

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications today announced the finalists in the 2020 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced June 11 at mirrorawards.syr.edu. The finalists, selected by a group of journalists and…

Campus & Community

Libraries Celebrates Student Employees

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recognized their student employees with a virtual celebration on May 6. Annually, the Libraries employs over 150 students, both customer-facing and behind the-scenes, who help keep the Libraries running. Each year supervisors are asked to nominate student…

Campus & Community

2020-21 Remembrance Scholars Announced

Monday, May 11, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2020-21 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 31st year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the 35 students who were killed in…

Veterans

Commissioning U.S. Air Force Cadet: Rachel Pray

Saturday, May 9, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

With her graduation this month, Rachel Pray becomes the first in her family to forge a career in both military service and medical care. Originally from central Massachusetts, Cadet Pray was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer…