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Statement from Sean O’Keefe Regarding Images from James Webb Space Telescope
Syracuse University Professor and Former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe offers thoughts on the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Professor O’Keefe says: “The images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are a strong reminder of how…
Whitman School Mail Center Assistant Recognized as Stellar Employee, Serves as Mentor
As classes and activities take place during the year throughout the Whitman School of Management, alumnus Bobby Pangborn ’20 works to keep things running smoothly for faculty, staff and students. Pangborn graduated from the University’s InclusiveU program in 2020, receiving…
School of Education Convenes Local Educators of Color to Share Experiences and Center Healing
In spring 2022, the Study Council at Syracuse University and the Intergroup Dialogue Program collaborated to develop a supportive online community for educators of color across Central New York. Facilitated by Courtney Mauldin, assistant professor of educational leadership, and third-year…
Maxwell Faculty Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling
In a panel discussion last week, faculty experts from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs shared expertise and insight on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturns the precedent set by Roe v. Wade…
‘Jeopardy!’ Appearance Fulfills Lifelong Dream for David Bzdak G’13
Let’s play a one-question game of “Jeopardy!” The category? “Jeopardy!” champions with ties to Syracuse University. Here’s your clue: You have 30 seconds. Growing up, this Onondaga Community College philosophy professor loved watching “Jeopardy!” with his grandmother, Josephine. After earning…
A&S Interim Dean Lois Agnew: ‘It Was a Gift to Join This Community’
A special theme unites the nearly 6,000 students and about 300 faculty members who call the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) home: the drive to use the knowledge and skills they’ve honed to help make the world healthier, more hopeful and…
Alumnus Reflects on A&S as a Springboard for His Scholarly Journey
When David Mwambari, originally from Rwanda, first stepped onto the Syracuse University campus in 2008, it was only his third time ever being in the United States. “I had been to the U.S. twice before that, first as an exchange…
The Art of Science: Students Participate in University’s First-Ever Bio-Art Class
Somewhere deep inside a laboratory on the Syracuse University campus, students gather in a dark room, the only light coming from the glow of a computer. The pixels on the screen visualize an up-close view of a cell, uncovering a…
Brett Padgett Named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of Brett Padgett, a higher education financial leader and Navy veteran, as Syracuse University’s next senior vice president and chief financial officer. Reporting to the Chancellor as a member of the executive team,…
From Burma to ’Cuse: Custodial Supervisor Pawehmoo ‘Ma’ Thawtheet Pursues Growth, Learning and the American Dream
Pawehmoo Thawtheet, known affectionately as “Ma” by friends and colleagues, came to Syracuse by way of Thailand in the fall of 2007. A native of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and member of the Karen ethnic group, Thawtheet spent the…