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Campus & Community

Q&A: Chase Catalano on Caitlyn Jenner, Transgender Issues

Wednesday, June 3, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

Former Olympian (and Kardashian family in-law) Bruce Jenner recently, and very publicly, came out as transgender.  Her transition into Caitlyn Jenner, and debut on the cover of Vanity Fair, have been chronicled, and commented on, everywhere. LGBT Resource Center Director…

Arts & Culture

Professor Recognized for Contributions to Latina/o Studies

Wednesday, June 3, 2015, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences has been internationally recognized for his service and intellectual contributions to Latina/o studies. Silvio Torres-Saillant, professor of English and Latino-Latin American studies, is the co-recipient of the 2015 Frank Bonilla Public…

Health & Society

Ph.D. Student Awarded Grant to Help People in Pain Quit Smoking

Monday, June 1, 2015, By Rob Enslin

A Ph.D. student in the College of Arts and Sciences is using a grant award to help people in pain quit smoking. Emily Zale, a student in the clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded a…

Campus & Community

Remembering Beau Biden L’94

Sunday, May 31, 2015, By News Staff

Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, a 1994 graduate of the College of Law and the former attorney general of Delaware, died on Saturday at the age of 46.

Campus & Community

University College Announces Online Degree Program

Thursday, May 28, 2015, By Eileen Jevis

University College has announced that New York State has approved two fully online, part-time bachelor’s degrees and certificates in the Bachelor of Professional Studies Program (BPS). The Creative Leadership program is geared toward individuals who are interested in professional networking,…

Campus & Community

New University Telecommunications Policy to Launch July 1

Thursday, May 28, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

On the recommendation of the Fast Forward Syracuse Telecommunications Initiative Team, the University will adopt a new Telecommunications and Mobile Devices Policy on July 1. The new policy names AT&T the preferred cellular provider and seeks to increase data security…

Campus & Community

Candidates for DPS Chief to Present at Open Campus Forum

Tuesday, May 26, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University has invited the final candidates for the position of Department of Public Safety chief to interview on campus. Interested faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend an open forum where the candidates will be presenting briefly on…

Campus & Community

College of Arts and Sciences Appoints New Assistant Director of Budget and Finance

Tuesday, May 26, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Andrea Persin, an accounting and finance professional with more than 12 years of experience, has been appointed the new assistant director of budget and finance in the College of Arts and Sciences. She reports directly to Laura Troendle, the college’s…

Campus & Community

Gov. Cuomo Recognizes University for Support of ‘Enough is Enough’

Friday, May 22, 2015, By Keith Kobland

In an op-ed piece published in New York Newsday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cites support from Syracuse University for his proposal to strengthen laws aimed at preventing sexual assault and rape on college campuses. It’s called “Enough is Enough,” and recently…

Campus & Community

One University Events Attended by 2,800 Faculty and Staff Members

Friday, May 22, 2015, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

One University, a series of receptions that brought together small groups from across campus, is about to come to a conclusion. As of the end of May, all current and benefits-eligible University faculty and staff members (over 5,700 people) have…