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European Countries Welcome Ukrainian Refugees Amidst Russian Invasion
Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted about the new refugee ‘crisis’ after Russia’s war on Ukraine in various outlets, including CNN, Vox, and HuffPost. Lamis also wrote The Washington Post opinion piece “European…
Revisiting the Perpetual Peace Project During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
As headlines about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to dominate the news, many have taken to social media, making pleas for peace. But as history has shown, with each new year comes a new conflict. Is international peace even achievable?…
2022 Syracuse University Scholars Announced
Twelve seniors have been named as the 2022 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a Universitywide faculty committee, selected the 2022 scholars using criteria that included coursework and academic achievement,…
Forever Orange Scholarship Helps Recent Graduates Further Careers
The Forever Orange Scholarship was created in 2020, as the pandemic created job market uncertainty for new Syracuse University graduates. Going forward, Syracuse University will continue to offer graduating seniors an opportunity to enroll full time in a qualifying residential…
Criticism of NYT editorial board’s stance on America’s free speech problem
Last week, the New York Times editorial board published the opinion piece, “America Has a Free Speech Problem.” In the piece, the authors write: “However you define cancel culture, Americans know it exists and feel its burden. In a new national…
Light Work Presents Exhibition of Works by Melissa Catanese
Light Work presents “The Lottery,” a solo exhibition of new works by Pittsburgh-based photographer Melissa Catanese. In the exhibition, Catanese turns her attention to the tense and confusing state of contemporary politics and culture. Her images bring together large groups…
Mary Grace A. Almandrez Named Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of Mary Grace A. Almandrez to the position of vice president for diversity and inclusion. Almandrez brings with her nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, having served in leadership…
Second Lender Symposium Honors Life of Evan Weissman
Honoring the life and legacy of professor and local food justice activist Evan Weissman is an ongoing effort, much like Weisman’s tireless work to strengthen the local food system. Weissman was selected as the 2020-22 Lender Center for Social Justice…
Potential outcomes of NATO summit over Russian war on Ukraine
This week, President Joe Biden travels to Brussels for an emergency NATO summit, followed by a European Council meeting and then a meeting with Poland President Andrzej Duda. This trip is part of an effort to align NATO partners and…
New Travel Grant Announced for Syracuse Santiago in Fall 2022
Fall 2022 is an incredible time for students to study in Santiago, Chile! In addition to the exciting adventures that await in Santiago, Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce a new $2,000 travel grant for students studying in Chile this…