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University Remembers the Legacy of Francis McMillan Parks

Thursday, February 20, 2025, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Francis McMillan Parks, former director of Students Offering Service and African American Programs in Hendricks Chapel and a beloved community storyteller, died on Jan. 12. She was 87. Parks grew up in Odessa, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in…

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Experts Available: NY Prison Strikes; National Guard Deployment

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, By Vanessa Marquette

With New York’s prison guard strike leading to Governor Hochul deploying the National Guard and a tentative deal now in place, questions remain about the broader implications for incarcerated individuals, corrections policy, and labor rights. I have three Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2025 VPA Scholars

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, By Erica Blust

Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…

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The Life-Changing Benefits of a Fall Study Abroad Experience (Podcast)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, By John Boccacino

As part its academic strategic plan, “Leading With Distinction,” the University is committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities so that all undergraduates can study abroad or away before they graduate. More than 50% of students explore the world through…

Campus & Community

Qualitative Data Repository: A National Resource for Managing Qualitative Data Across the Social Sciences

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse University is home to the only data repository in the nation dedicated to the archiving, storage and sharing of digital data collected through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences and related disciplines. The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR),…

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Tyler Center for Global Studies Awards Grant to University to Fund International Travel for Research and Creative Projects

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By News Staff

The Tyler Center for Global Studies has awarded a $20,000 grant to Syracuse Abroad and the Syracuse Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE). Tyler Center Fellowships will fund international travel (up to $5,000) for undergraduate research and creative projects….

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Los Angeles Program Students Help Community Members Affected by California Wildfires

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Students spending the spring semester in the University’s Dick Clark Los Angeles Program arrived in California in early January. Their first order of business was to attend orientation activities beginning Jan. 6 and acclimate to the Los Angeles area. Soon,…

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Syracuse University Expects to Remain Open and Operational Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, By News Staff

Syracuse University continues to monitor weather conditions pertaining to the Lake Effect Snow Warning and Cold Weather Warning currently in effect. This includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist about…

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University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

Monday, February 17, 2025, By News Staff

Syracuse University is monitoring weather conditions pertaining to the Lake Effect Snow Warning and High Wind Warning currently in effect. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist about…

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Newhouse Students Win 18 of One Show Young Ones Awards

Friday, February 14, 2025, By News Staff

Students in the Newhouse School of Public Communications earned 18 awards in the 2024 One Show Young Ones student competition, which draws work from the top undergraduate, graduate and portfolio creative advertising programs around the world. The 2024 One Show…