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Arts & Culture

Jeff Hoone Announces Retirement

Tuesday, November 23, 2021, By News Staff

After more than 40 years as a member of the Syracuse University community, artist and longtime arts leader Jeff Hoone has announced his retirement. An award-winning artist, Hoone most recently served as executive director of the University’s Coalition of Museum…

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Dean David Van Slyke on Recently Passed Infrastructure Bill

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Reporters looking for expert insight on all issues regarding infrastructure, please see comments from David M. Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and the Louis A. Bantle Chair in Business-Government Policy. Van Slyke…

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On the legacy of South Africa’s F.W. de Klerk

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University experts are available to talk to media about the legacy of F.W. de Klerk, the last president to rule over an apartheid South Africa. De Klerk died earlier today at age 85. Please reach out to Ellen James…

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Texas Mask Ban Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

This week a federal judge has ruled that Texas’s ban on mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to court documents filed Wednesday in US District Court for the Western District of Texas. In part of the judge’s…

Campus & Community

Provost Ritter Discusses Graduate Education at Syracuse University

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Strong graduate programs are a key part of the University’s success as a Carnegie R1 institution. SU News sat down with Provost Gretchen Ritter to hear her views on graduate education. Q: How has your own experience in mentoring graduate…

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Graduate School BIPOC Alliance Virtual Event Offers Students Mentoring Advice

Monday, November 22, 2021, By News Staff

The Graduate School’s BIPOC Alliance for Excellence (GSBA) hosted a virtual panel, “Navigating Mentorship as a BIPOC Graduate Student,” featuring four faculty members of color who offered students timely advice on mentorship and building alliances as Black, Indigenous and other…

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Flu Prevention | Thanksgiving Break Resources | Weekend Activities

Monday, November 22, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we head into the weekend and Thanksgiving break, I want to first wish you time filled with gratitude, opportunities to connect and reconnect with family and friends, and the things you enjoy most. We have…

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Syracuse Athletics Announces $150M Fundraising Initiative to Create Unsurpassed Student-Athlete Experience

Monday, November 22, 2021, By News Staff

Two years ago, Syracuse University launched Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University, a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign that recently exceeded $1.052 billion in funds raised. Capitalizing on that momentum, Syracuse University’s Department of Athletics today announced it will seek…

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Syracuse Abroad Fall 2022 Application Cycle Is Now Open

Friday, November 19, 2021, By Ashley Barletta

Syracuse University students interested in studying abroad during the Fall 2022 semester can now apply to Syracuse Abroad programs. Each year, nearly 2,000 students choose to study abroad at Syracuse University Centers or with affiliated partner programs around the globe….

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COVID-19 Update: State and County Expand COVID Booster Eligibility

Thursday, November 18, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: As the University continues to monitor updates regarding vaccine eligibility, I wanted to share with you the latest guidance from New York State and Onondaga County. The state and county have announced that any…