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Maxwell Professor: ‘Speakers at the Republican National Convention should denounce foreign interference in our democracy’

Tuesday, August 25, 2020, By News Staff

The Justice Department’s independent inspector general found that law enforcement officials had sufficient basis to open the Russia investigation and acted without political bias. Last week, a sprawling report released by a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate panel covered three years of investigation into…

Campus & Community

Joint Statement from Karin Ruhlandt, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and John Liu, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost

Tuesday, August 25, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University unequivocally condemns racism and xenophobia and rejects bigotry, hate and intolerance of any kind. The derogatory language used by a professor on his course syllabus is damaging to the learning environment for our students and offensive to Chinese,…

Campus & Community

Kal Srinivas and Jerry Edmonds Serve as Peer Evaluators in Middle States Accreditation

Saturday, August 22, 2020, By News Staff

Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a necessary evaluation process for universities to affirm their educational quality. Institutions conduct a self-study, and then peer evaluators visit the institution to ensure the self-study accurately reflects its…

STEM

SyracuseCoE Invites Innovation Fund Proposals that Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, August 21, 2020, By Kerrie Marshall

Proposals for up to $10,000 are invited from current SyracuseCoE Partner companies for round two of the 2020 Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is funded by SyracuseCoE’s Partner Program to help Partners overcome barriers in the process of commercializing potentially…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Extends Director of Athletics John Wildhack’s Contract Through Mid-2025

Thursday, August 20, 2020, By News Staff

John Wildhack ’80, director of athletics at Syracuse University, will continue to lead the Orange’s Department of Athletics for at least the next five years. Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced that Wildhack’s contract has been extended through mid-2025. “Syracuse University…

Campus & Community

University Lectures 20th Season Showcases Actor/Activist Wilmer Valderrama, ‘1619 Project’ Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renowned Designer Thom Filicia

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By Kevin Morrow

The University Lectures series celebrates its 20th season this fall with three stellar speakers: actor, producer, singer and activist Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show,” “NCIS”) on Sept. 22; Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The New York Times’…

Campus & Community

Important Arrival Information for Off-Campus Students

Wednesday, August 19, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With the start of the Fall 2020 semester approaching, we look forward to welcoming you to campus soon. As you are a student living off campus, we write with important information related to your requirements prior…

Campus & Community

Professor John Burdick Remembered for His Teaching and Advocacy

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, By News Staff

Throughout his life, and particularly in his work as a cultural anthropologist, John Burdick was a strong advocate for peace, social justice and social change. As a professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and…

Campus & Community

Giving Back and Creating Opportunities: Gifting Textbooks for First-Generation Students

Tuesday, August 18, 2020, By Eileen Korey

For Shelly Lotman Fisher ’80, a Syracuse University education came with lots of textbooks…and a whole lot more. “I loved every minute of my time there. I grew both educationally and as a person,” she explains. “It really helped give…

Campus & Community

Important Move-In Information

Saturday, August 15, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: We know this year’s move-in will be one like no other. The University has worked diligently to prepare for your safe arrival to campus, and we look forward to warmly welcoming you in a few short…