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Veterans

Meet Lt. Col. Travis Sheets, Air Force ROTC Commander

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, By News Staff

Throughout his career, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Sheets has had a passion for teaching and mentoring. Now, as the new Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 535 at Syracuse, he’s bringing that same passion to his role and helping to develop…

Health & Society

Election Season Got You Down? Tips For Managing Your Mental Health

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

With a little more than a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, stress and mental anxiety surrounding American politics are at an all-time high. According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults (68…

STEM

WiSE Launches Pilot Career Preparation Program

Sunday, October 25, 2020, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) has developed a new pilot program for women of color in STEM sophomores and juniors at the University. The Career Preparation Program (CPP) aims to provide these students with opportunities and resources for developing…

Campus & Community

Esports Offers Both Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Students

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Noah Lowy

Earlier this year, at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York, Alpha North Esports and Entertainment hosted the “Battle of the Colleges” esports tournament. Syracuse University’s Rocket League team competed in the tournament and had reached the third-place match….

Military Times

“How the president could invoke martial law.” 

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

William Banks, Professor of Law Emeritus in the College of Law, was quoted in the Military Times story “How the president could invoke martial law.” Banks, an expert on national security law and emergency power, says that 2020 has brought…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Establishes Scholarship Program in Memory of Late Dean Lorraine Branham

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, announced the establishment of the Lorraine Branham Scholarship Program. Used primarily to recruit and support Newhouse students from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and other underrepresented groups, the program will provide under-resourced, talented students…

Campus & Community

Off-Campus Monitoring | Halloween This Year | Weekend Activities

Thursday, October 22, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: We have just over a month to go until residential instruction concludes. To ensure we can remain on campus until that time, it’s on all of us to remain vigilant and committed to good health practices. We cannot…

Health & Society

Stay Healthy and Keep the Campus Safe—Get a Flu Shot

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Getting your flu shot this year is more imperative this year than ever—for yourself and your family, and your community. All faculty and staff are requested to get an influenza (flu) vaccine as another measure to keep the campus safe…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Remembers Community Members, Addresses Spring Planning, DPS Review in University Senate Remarks

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud remembered campus community members who recently passed away and addressed the University’s COVID response, spring academic planning and the review of the Department of Public Safety. Thank…

Campus & Community

Krista Tippett, Creator of ‘On Being,’ to Join Special ‘After the Election’ Conversation

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

Krista Tippett, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and creator of  “On Being,” will speak with the Syracuse University community for a special presentation of “Matters that Matter: A Conversation Series from Hendricks Chapel.” Tippett and Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol will…