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Academic Strategic Planning Preparation Group Appointed to Guide Next Steps in Planning Process
Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer, has appointed an Academic Strategic Planning Preparation Group (ASPP) to develop a schedule, scope and design for a refresh of Syracuse University’s Academic Strategic Plan. The group will study the 2015…
Graduate Student Thrives in University’s Military-Friendly Culture
National Guard soldier and federal civil servant Kola Oluwagbemi G’22 has had a “very favorable experience” as a result of the University’s commitment to the military community. Below, he answers questions about his background and plans for the future. Where…
Long Awaited Victories for Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team
After returning with silver from the 2020 Open Collegiate Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships, the Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team faced a sudden and unexpected freeze. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all additional competitions, no new members tried out and…
Maxwell Alumni Wonder if Changes They Worked for in Afghanistan Will Endure
Leaving dust in their wake, the young Afghan women set out for a miles-long run along a trail riddled with rocks and, every so often, a spent bullet. The casings and an occasional rusted Soviet tank served as reminders of…
“Russia’s Invasion Puts NATO On Guard for Cyberwarfare”
Williams Banks, professor of law emeritus in the College of Law, was interviewed for the New York Observer story “Russia’s Invasion Puts NATO On Guard for Cyberwarfare.” Banks, an expert on national security and the laws of war, explained that…
“How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the MIT Technology Review article “How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” Phillips, an expert on…
Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Orange Community: I write today as the world observes, with great concern, news reports coming out of Ukraine with horrific images of airstrikes, bombings, gunfire and fleeing citizens. During the University Senate meeting Wednesday, I shared…
University to Begin In-Person Operations at 11 a.m.; Classes and Activities With a Start Time Before 11 a.m. Are Canceled Friday, Feb. 25
Syracuse University will begin in-person business operations at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25, to allow additional time for faculty, staff and commuting students to make their way to campus safely. In-person classes and activities with a start time before 11…
‘carry the wait’ Exhibition Celebrates and Honors Black Women and the Black Experience
During the month of February, the Syracuse University campus community comes together to celebrate Black History Month. In March, the attention shifts to celebrating Women’s History Month on campus. But in the third week of January, thanks to the visionary…
More Russian-Led Hacks, Cyberattacks On Critical Infrastructure Expected
Officials are closely monitoring the advances of the Russian military force in Ukraine within the physical and digital landscapes. Cyberthreats to critical government infrastructure are a growing concern, not only targeted at Ukraine, but also Western nations and government agencies….