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Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty, Staff in Annual Recognition Awards
In a year of a pandemic that created challenges for access, nominations were at an all-time high for faculty and staff who went above and beyond to ensure the success of students needing accommodations. Every year, the Center for Disability…
Trustee Member, Alumnus Cliff Ensley Reflects on Taking Challenges, Making an Impact
In 1978, Cliff Ensley ’69, ’70, G’71 had an idea to start his own business and just $2,500 to do it. He was used to taking on challenges—there was no stopping him. Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability—at…
Into the Fray: Carolyn Bourdeaux G’03 Joins Congress Days Before Capitol Riot
Less than three months into her freshman term, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux G’03 watched from the House floor as her first legislation passed with a near unanimous 415-3 vote. Like Bourdeaux herself, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021…
Temporary Closure Planned for Section of Forestry Drive
Due to utility work on Raynor Avenue, the Irving Avenue and Forestry Drive intersection will be temporarily closed. This will include a closure of Forestry Drive from Irving Avenue to Campus Drive, from Monday, July 12, to approximately Thursday, Aug….
Trouble in Haiti: Professors Provide Insight Into Past, Present and Future of Caribbean Country
This week, Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home, and his wife was injured in the attack. Haitian authorities have begun to arrest and detain suspects. Some have been killed. The assassination has thrown the country into further…
Wes Whiteside: Passionate About Helping Students Succeed
Wesley “Wes” Whiteside is living his dream. As associate director of diversity and recruitment in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Whiteside brings the Newhouse School experience to life for prospective and admitted students. He enthusiastically supports student involvement…
Philanthropy that Empowers Students to Succeed in STEM
When Ed Mitzen ’88 graduated from Syracuse University, he could never have imagined that he would one day own a multimillion-dollar company and employ hundreds of people. But the man who dreams big—and achieves those dreams—also never forgot his humble…
Celebration Honoring Syracuse Music Legend Elijah Harris Set for July 17 at Hendricks Chapel
While a beloved Central New York musician died unexpectedly last year, he will be remembered this month not by how his life tragically ended, but the spirit in which he embraced it. Popular troubadour and local legend Elijah Harris Jr.,…
Gearing Up for Fall Events, University Departments to Host Job Fair July 9 and 10
Director of Food Services Sue Bracy knows what August and September have in store for Syracuse University staff, and she knows that the time to prepare is now. The return of major in-person campus events and the expected return to…
Syracuse University Football Players Changing the World One Child at a Time
When students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in Syracuse see Patty Sawmiller in the halls, the questions start flying. Are you coming to get me today? Are we having mentoring today? When are they coming in? The students are asking…