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University Announces New Online Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree in Policy Studies

Tuesday, July 5, 2022, By Hope Alvarez

Starting in the Fall 2022 semester, prospective students will have the opportunity to pursue a policy studies bachelor’s degree online through a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the No….

Campus & Community

Two Arts and Sciences Professors Receive Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards

Tuesday, July 5, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Two professors in the College of Arts and Sciences were among 41 researchers from around the country selected as recipients of 2022-23 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards from the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Eric Coughlin, assistant professor of physics,…

Campus & Community

From Burma to ’Cuse: Custodial Supervisor Pawehmoo ‘Ma’ Thawtheet Pursues Growth, Learning and the American Dream

Tuesday, July 5, 2022, By Jen Plummer

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…

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New Policy on ‘Green Card’ Sponsorship Aimed at Faculty Retention and Teaching Excellence

Tuesday, July 5, 2022, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse University has approved a new policy regarding the sponsorship of qualifying faculty members for U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Status through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The new “Green Card” policy expands the international faculty who qualify for sponsorship that…

Campus & Community

Staff Spotlight: Candace Hayden’s Attention to Detail Ensures Events Run Smoothly

Wednesday, June 29, 2022, By John Boccacino

As thousands of proud family members and friends stood and applauded the more than 6,400 Syracuse University students who had their degrees conferred inside the JMA Wireless Dome for this year’s Commencement ceremony, their thoughts were on celebrating this momentous…

Veterans

Bernard D. and Louise C. Rostker Share Colorful History With the Creation of the IVMF Dissertation Research Fund; Applications Now Open

Wednesday, June 29, 2022, By Austin Philleo

Bernard D. Rostker G’66, G’70 and Louise C. Rostker G’68 have spent decades impacting the lives of others. Bernie served in the U.S. Army and as a Department of Defense senior executive, and he provided support to other military branches….

Veterans

Historic Number of Syracuse University Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars Announced

Wednesday, June 29, 2022, By Austin Philleo

Since 2017, Syracuse University has had the privilege of partnering with the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) as one of 16 university partners. This year, Anthony Ornelaz, a student in the master of fine arts program in the College of Arts…

Campus & Community

Professor Goode’s Tolley Professorship Focus: Creating Climate Change Teaching Materials, Partnerships

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, By Diane Stirling

The Humanities play an instrumental role in shaping thinking about the past, present and future of environmental and climate change issues. Scientists can present hard data about the climate crisis and other ecological challenges. But it is humanists who are…

STEM

Professor Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Executive Director of Syracuse Center of Excellence

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse University has named a new executive director to lead the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems. Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, a longtime professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), begins in that role…

Campus & Community

Worried About Market Volatility? Investment Experts Address Concerns and Share Strategies in Recent TIAA Webinar

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, By News Staff

With economic inflation and talk of a potential recession dominating the news cycle, employees may be worried about the impact fluctuations in the national and global economies could have on their retirement savings. Earlier this month, TIAA, the University’s retirement…