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Leaders From Higher Education and Government Convene at Syracuse University on Future of America’s Volunteer Military
Demonstrating its longstanding commitment to veteran and military communities across the nation and making good on its promise to be the Best Place for Veterans, Syracuse University will co-host a first-of-its-kind summit addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing…
Erin Westerman ’04 Announced as Keynote Speaker for Newhouse Convocation
Erin Westerman ’04, president of production for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, will give the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2023 Convocation ceremony, to be held Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. Overseeing the development…
12 Representatives Attending National Academic Women of Color Conference
Twelve Syracuse University faculty and staff members will join hundreds of women academics from across the nation for the 2023 Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) annual conference April 20-23. The conference provides educational and professional opportunities for…
University to Host 2nd Annual Disability Pride Week
Reclaiming disability as diversity through education and advocacy is the theme for the second annual Disability Pride week, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. From April 17-22, the University will celebrate people embracing their full identities, including disabilities,…
From Displaced Burmese Citizen and Refugee to Syracuse University Student
“I had to run and hide in the jungle, without food, from the fighting between the Burmese military troops and the rebel groups,” a distinct memory floods Hsa Mu Na’s mind. “There had been war–Burmese against Burmese–for as long as…
‘Moving Forward’: 10-Minute Performances on the Quad April 13
“Two minds are better than one,” the saying goes. For many of us, collaboration with colleagues helps us creatively reframe our thinking and better achieve our goals. Likewise, humanities scholars benefit from cross-pollinating their ideas. Working with colleagues within and…
Clothesline Project: Breaks Silence, Builds Culture of Change
Manifesting through a display of T-shirts decorated by individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, for over 10 years the Clothesline Project has been an annual beacon of support each April during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Highlighting the continuous pursuit…
Afghanistan Withdrawal: Focus on the Future and Humanitarian Needs
President Joe Biden’s administration last Thursday laid the blame on President Donald Trump for the horrific withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021. While we will continue to see back and forth on who is to blame, the focus…
Courtney Conte ’23 Honors Holocaust Survivor Through Research Project
When Courtney Conte ’23 set foot in the town of Bochum, Germany, it only took a few steps, literally, for her to appreciate the importance of her visit. As she walked around the streets of the town, she kept seeing…
Debra Adams Simmons ’86 Named A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker
Debra Adams Simmons ’86, a national leader in journalism and a champion of diverse media organizations, inclusive editorial coverage, increased accountability journalism and a strengthened local news ecosystem, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the 2023 College of Arts and…