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Black History Month Celebration Begins Thursday

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Syracuse University’s annual Black History Month celebration begins Thursday, Feb. 1, with an opening reception event from noon-3 p.m. in the Schine Student Center Jabberwocky Café. The month-long celebration includes performances, thought-provoking lectures and dialogues, art exhibitions, music and other…

Campus & Community

Syracuse, ESF Announce Partnerships with Initial Focus on Water and Environment

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) today announced plans to strengthen collaborations between the two institutions in areas of shared research strengths and strategic priorities. The plan builds on a number of longstanding existing partnerships…

Campus & Community

New Director Named to Lead Renée Crown University Honors Program

Wednesday, January 31, 2018, By Carol Boll

Danielle Taana Smith, who was selected after a national search, comes to Syracuse from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she is a professor of sociology and director of the school’s honors program.

Media, Law & Policy

Super Bowl Ads: What May Be Missing This Year

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Almost as fun as watching the big game, Super Bowl commercials give everyone just as much to talk about at the water cooler the morning after. Puppies, horses and big celebrities are always sure to draw attention, but what about…

Huffington Post

Kuusisto Raises Concerns Over Delta’s Disability Regulations

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Delta Airlines has updated its regulations regarding passengers who require in-flight service animals. While, of course, the aim of these changes is to help, Syracuse School of Education Professor, and seeing-eye dog user, Stephen Kuusisto says that these updates actually…

Campus & Community

University’s Financial Literacy Program Ranked No. 2 in Nation

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Financial Literacy, a unit within Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, was named one of the best programs in the nation by LendEDU. Syracuse ranked No. 2 in the Top 50 College Financial Literacy Programs, moving up a…

Campus & Community

Spring Lineup Announced for University Lectures Series

Tuesday, January 30, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

The spring University Lectures series features an internationally known expert in aerial robotics, a Pulitzer Prize-winning political columnist for The New York Times and a renowned evangelist for construction and operation practices of buildings that advance human health and well-being.

Arts & Culture

Road to Oz Leads to Russia

Monday, January 29, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” stands as one of America’s most beloved children’s stories, with endless spinoffs and familiar pop culture references. Mention “Wicked Witch of the West” or “Yellow Brick Road” and most people—especially in Central…

Campus & Community

University Receives Record Number of Applications

Monday, January 29, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Interest in attending Syracuse University grew significantly this admissions cycle. That’s according to Syracuse University’s Office of Admissions, which today announced a record-setting year for first-year undergraduate applications. As of Jan. 29, the number of applications received totaled 34,614. This…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Former Board of Trustees Chair Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55

Sunday, January 28, 2018, By Carol Boll

Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, a tireless supporter of and ambassador for Syracuse University and former chair of its Board of Trustees, passed away Jan. 25. Lampe, whose lifelong dedication to the University had earned him its highest alumni award—the…