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Syracuse University Law Professor Says Governors Lack Legal Right to Deny Entry to Syrian Refugees
Syracuse University Professor William Banks, who serves as director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, offers his thoughts on news that more than half of U.S. governors oppose allowing Syrian refugees into their states. “The governors lack the…
Committee Members Selected for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Search
A committee, consisting of students, faculty and staff, has been selected to help lead the search for a new senior vice president of student affairs. As previously announced, Special Assistant to the Chancellor and University College Dean Bea González will…
An Open Letter from the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion
Last month, members of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion were announced. They have been meeting to address issues of concern, and will work toward developing solutions on how to further create a more diverse and inclusive…
Message to the University Community from Chancellor Syverud
Dear Orange Friends: More than 27 years ago, terrorism struck the Syracuse University community and changed our world forever. Because of Pan Am Flight 103, this great University long ago experienced the searing pain of terrorism. Each day since then,…
Mike Haynie, Vice Chancellor and Founder of IVMF, Onondaga County Veteran of the Year
At Wednesday’s annual Onondaga County Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Onondaga County officials and the Onondaga County Veterans Council presented the 2015 Distinguished Veteran of the Year Award to J. Michael Haynie, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor of Veteran and Military Affairs and…
Does Science Work?
For years, concern has simmered across scientific disciplines about academic research and rigorous attempts at verification.
NAACP Syracuse University Announces 2015 Blacktivism Conference
The Syracuse University Unit of the NAACP has announced that the 2015 Blacktivism Conference will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14. The conference will include a lecture by Black Panther Party co-creator Bobby Seale, along with panels, workshops, a breakfast…
Board of Trustees Selects Two New Members: Patrick Ahearn, Michael Tirico
Syracuse University is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the University’s Board of Trustees, Patrick J. Ahearn G’73 and Michael T. Tirico ’88. Ahearn and Tirico were elected at the Board’s November meeting. “We are excited…
Kwame Alexander to Speak on ‘The Good Ones’
The School of Education continues the Douglas P. Biklen Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. with author Kwame Alexander. Alexander is a poet, educator, New York Times bestselling author of 21 books and…
Syracuse University to Host Vice President Biden for ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action
As part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action, Syracuse University will host Vice President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. “Syracuse…