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TikTok, WeChat News Raises Concerns About Privacy Limitations
As of Sunday, Americans will no longer be able to find the Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok in their smart device’s app stores. The U.S. Commerce Department cited national security concerns as the reason. Shubha Ghosh is the Crandall Melvin…
Inspired by Student-Athletes to Put Even More ‘Skin in the Game’
John Wildhack ’80 uses the word “connective tissue” to describe the ties that bind him and his family to Syracuse University. “It’s an incredibly unusual place that has been part of my family since the day I was born, with…
Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-Envisioned 2020-21 Season
Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020-21 season in order to address the continuing impact of the COVID-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six-show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays…
Faculty Comment: President’s “Eviction Ban” Postpones What Will Be Tsunami of Economic Devastation
The Trump administration’s new eviction ban faces a slew of legal and political challenges that could undercut an ambitious and unorthodox attempt to save tens of millions of Americans from homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…
‘Composing for the Organ’ Webinars, Virtual Concert to Foster Appreciation of Contemporary Organ Music
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will host “Composing for the Organ,” a series of webinars and a virtual concert that aims to…
Law Professor Appointed Civilian Aide to U.S. Army Secretary
College of Law Teaching Professor Elizabeth “Beth” Kubala was named one of six civilian aides to the secretary of the Army (CASA) in a virtual ceremony last month. On Aug. 18, 2020, at the Pentagon, Secretary of the Army Ryan…
18th Annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Is Online for 2020
The 18th annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) is online from Sept. 24-26 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The film festival is part of Syracuse Symposium 2020-21: FUTURES and is presented by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the…
Alumnus Helps Grow Small Businesses in Panama in Partnership with Whitman School
Entrepreneur Roberto Melo ’94 is always looking for ways to help small and midsize businesses in Panama grow and achieve their goals. His latest passion project, Transformation for Growth with Escala Latam, a partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School…
Remembering Kenneth Miles: A Beloved Orange Leader Who Left a Rich Legacy
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…
Military-Connected Student of the Month: 2020 Syracuse University Tillman Scholar Laura Buys ’18, G’21
In its fourth year as one of just 15 Pat Tillman Foundation University Partners, Syracuse University proudly announces Laura Buys ’18, G’21 as its 2020 Tillman Scholar. Buys is one of only 60 students nationwide to be awarded the prestigious scholarship….