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Campus & Community

Meet Brianna C. Sclafani: 6 Questions to Get to Know the Chair of Syracuse University’s Inaugural Community Review Board

Thursday, December 2, 2021, By News Staff

Brianna C. Sclafani wears many hats and is busy pursuing not one but two advanced degrees at Syracuse University. She’s a law student in the College of Law, a graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs…

Health & Society

Jillian Scheer Named Inaugural Cobb-Jones Professor of Clinical Psychology

Thursday, December 2, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

When Janet Gretchen Jones’ wife Faith (“Chris”) Maltby Cobb ’51, G’66, G’74 (Ph.D.) passed away in 2018, Jones considered different ways to honor her partner’s legacy. Out of all the different institutions and organizations her wife was involved with throughout…

New York Times

Will Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Delivery On Its Promises?

Tuesday, November 30, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

David Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School, provided expertise to The  New York Times for the piece, “Biden Says His Infrastructure Law Is a ‘Big Deal.’ How Big?” Syracuse professor discussed Biden’s new $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Law, and his ability…

Campus & Community

Call for Nominations: Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence

Monday, November 29, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The deadline for nominations for the 2021-22 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence is Friday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Nomination requirements are available on the Chancellor’s Citation web page. Completed nominations may be submitted via email to Ramesh Raina (vpr@syr.edu, cc:…

Arts & Culture

Carrie Mae Weems to Premiere New Multidisciplinary Commissions Reflecting on the Last Five Years in America

Wednesday, November 24, 2021, By News Staff

One of the most eminent image makers and social commentators in America, University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University Carrie Mae Weems returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City this fall with a major new commission and…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Celebrates the Holidays With ‘Matilda The Musical’

Tuesday, November 23, 2021, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage celebrates the holidays with the multi-award musical treat “Matilda The Musical,” Nov. 19-Jan. 2. The production is co-produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama. With music and lyrics by Australian comedian and songwriter Tim Minchin and based…

Media Tip Sheets

On the legacy of South Africa’s F.W. de Klerk

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University experts are available to talk to media about the legacy of F.W. de Klerk, the last president to rule over an apartheid South Africa. De Klerk died earlier today at age 85. Please reach out to Ellen James…

Campus & Community

Provost Ritter Discusses Graduate Education at Syracuse University

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Strong graduate programs are a key part of the University’s success as a Carnegie R1 institution. SU News sat down with Provost Gretchen Ritter to hear her views on graduate education. Q: How has your own experience in mentoring graduate…

Campus & Community

Creative Writing Scholarship Honors Memory of Tom Walsh, Former EVP of Advancement and External Affairs

Monday, November 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Passion and creativity are at the heart of great storytelling. Those who knew Tom Walsh G’84 would say he wove each of those qualities into his work both in theater, and fundraising and alumni engagement at Syracuse University. Walsh, who…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse Student Organization Challenge Winners Awarded Engagement Grants

Monday, November 15, 2021, By Delaney Van Wey

Ten student organizations were each awarded $5,000 engagement grants as winners of last month’s Boost the ’Cuse Student Organization Challenge during ceremonies held Nov. 10 in Hendricks Chapel. The honorees include Athletic Bands, CitrusTV, DanceWorks, First Year Players, OrangeSeeds, Student-Athlete…