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Chancellor Syverud Addresses Sept. 22 Meeting of the University Senate
In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed “Advancing Academic Excellence in a University Welcoming to All.” Good afternoon. I will be fairly brief and if I have any extra time, I want to give it…
Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Fall 2021 Programming and New Steering Committee
After kicking off in the fall of 2018, the Women in Leadership (WiL) Initiative, under the direction of Michele Wheatly, special advisor to the Chancellor and President and professor of biology, is now entering its fourth year and recently concluded…
Gift to Newhouse Students: Providing Opportunities for the Curious and the Adventuresome
Opportunity is defined as a situation that makes it possible to do something you want to do. For Henrietta “Etta” Fielek ’70, G’77, the opportunity to attend her dream school—Syracuse University—was made possible by scholarship support and financial aid. Now,…
School of Architecture Launches New Living Learning Community
Beginning Fall 2021, first-year undergraduate architecture students have a new on-campus housing option. The School of Architecture, in collaboration with the Office of Learning Communities, has created an Architecture Living Learning Community (LLC) on the second floor of Shaw Hall,…
3 Faculty Members Named O’Hanley Scholars
The Maxwell School announced three new O’Hanley Faculty Scholars: Saba Siddiki, associate professor of public administration and international affairs; Martin Shanguhyia, associate professor of history; and Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science. Each was selected for outstanding teaching, scholarship…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80 to Address the Syracuse University and SUNY ESF Classes of 2020 During Commencement Sept. 19
New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ’80, the state’s 57th governor and first female to hold the state’s highest office, will deliver the address at Syracuse University’s Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 19, in the stadium. The ceremony…
The Growing Issue of Vaccine Hesitancy
Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted by Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…
NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium
Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…
Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media
This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…
Leading Thinkers: New Faculty Join College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Karin Ruhlandt of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes 11 new professors this fall. Rising stars in their fields, Ruhlandt says they bring unsurpassed scholarship and innovative instruction to help students prepare to take on the challenges…