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College of Law’s Driesen Using Fulbright in Canada to Study Carbon Pricing and Climate Policies
Over the past five years, the state of American democracy and politics drove University Professor David M. Driesen’s focus more toward the constitutional law side of his expertise. Now, his receipt of a 2023 Fulbright Research Chair in the Environment…
From Compliance to Commitment to Culture: Reflecting on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Over the last 32 years, since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, progress has been measured by how quickly universities and institutions have moved from compliance with the law to the creation of…
Falk Student Nicole Petersen Completes Public Health Internship in South Africa
Nicole Petersen ’23, of Loudonville, New York, always wanted to pursue a career in medicine. When she discovered the public health major at the Falk College, she decided it would be the perfect opportunity to see healthcare from a different…
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…
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…
Sam Scozzafava Jr. G’12 Announces Retirement; Eric Sedore to Serve as Interim Chief Information Officer
Samuel “Sam” Scozzafava Jr. G’12, vice president and chief information officer, and a longtime member of the Syracuse University community, today announced he will retire from the University after more than 15 years of service. Eric Sedore, chief technology officer,…
Historic Number of Syracuse University Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars Announced
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…
Maxwell Prepared Mike Tirico ’88 for His ‘Most Challenging Assignment’
A bachelor’s degree from the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences helped prepare famed sports broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 to take on one of the toughest assignments of his storied career: the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing,…
Helping Students Celebrate Identity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Each April, the Syracuse University community comes together to celebrate and honor our Asian American and Pacific Islander students, faculty and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The monthlong festivities were researched and planned out by…
Mike Tirico ’88 to Deliver Alumni Address at A&S | Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation
Celebrated broadcaster Mike Tirico, one of the most recognizable faces and voices in television sports coverage, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the 2022 College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Undergraduate…