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Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 Named a Grand Marshal for Syracuse’s Victory Parade Commemorating Juneteenth
Felisha Legette-Jack ’89, the former Syracuse University women’s basketball standout and current head women’s basketball coach, will serve as one of two grand marshals during Saturday’s Victory Parade, commemorating the Juneteenth (June 19th) federal holiday and the emancipation of enslaved African…
Vice Chancellor Haynie Testifies on Capitol Hill on the Need for Pathways for Veteran Entrepreneurs
J. Michael Haynie, Syracuse University’s vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), told lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week that veterans separating from military service have a…
Passing of Robert B. Menschel: Syracuse Graduate, Trustee, Philanthropist and Financial Icon
Robert B. Menschel ’51, H’91 was nationally recognized for his generous support of the arts (specifically photography), education, medicine and criminal justice issues. When it came to his alma mater, Menschel’s philanthropy was equally eclectic, leaving a wide-ranging legacy across…
Associate Professor Sharif Bey Presents a Tour of His Exhibition, ‘Sharif Bey: Facets,’ for Everson Museum’s Juneteenth Events
Artist Sharif Bey, an associate professor of studio arts in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Art, will lead a gallery tour of his exhibition, “Sharif Bey: Facets,” on Saturday, June 18, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at…
Architecture Students Engage in Envision Resilience Narragansett Bay Challenge
A team of School of Architecture students led by Julia Czerniak, associate dean and professor, and Professor Ted Brown, have spent the last five months immersing themselves in the culture, values, history and peoples of two towns on the banks…
Want to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Kids? Train and Invest In School Counselors
June is annually recognized as Pride Month in the U.S., a period to spotlight and support the LGBTIQ+ community. As these kids and their caregivers navigate increasingly hostile environments, what role can school counselors play in addressing health and safety…
Internship Coordinator Enjoys Creating ‘Diversity of Learning Opportunities’ for Marriage and Family Therapy Students
With their job in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Falk College, Tyler Cashion Sliker found the perfect intersection between their passion and expertise. As internship coordinator for the residential master’s degree program, Sliker places students in internships;…
Social Work STARs Ethan Smith and Alexander Nelson Make Impact at Local Teen Center
Near the end of each school year, the junior high and high school students who hang out at The CanTeen in Cicero, New York, select one adult volunteer for its STAR Award. But this year, the students had trouble picking…
SENSES Project Teaches Self-Expression, Creativity Through Music and Podcasting
In the basement of Steele Hall sits an incredible resource that is making a difference in the lives of many University students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Walk into the Office of Supportive Services (OSS)—which houses two opportunity programs: The…
The Study Council Sponsors CNY Book Study to Promote Equity-Focused School Leadership
An example of the School of Education’s extensive collaboration with regional school districts—as well as its commitment to inclusive, equitable and antiracist education—The Study Council’s 2021-2022 CNY Book Study wrapped up on May 18. This year’s book— “Five Practices for…