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Media, Law & Policy

The Honorable Nazak Nikakhtar L’02, G’02 to Speak at College of Law Opening Convocation Ceremony

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, By Robert Conrad

Syracuse University’s College of Law announced today the Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar L’02, G’02 as its 2022 opening convocation speaker. Currently partner at Wiley Rein LLP, chair of the firm’s national security practice and co-chair of its foreign investment practice (Committee…

Campus & Community

Fueling Student Success With SummerStart 

Tuesday, June 28, 2022, By Gabrielle Lake

First launched by JoAnn K. May nearly 40 years ago, the SummerStart program has fueled the success of thousands of Syracuse University students. Motivated to enhance students’ unique experiences within academics, campus living, building community and more, faculty and staff…

Veterans

Barbara Carson Joins D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families; IVMF Plans for a Washington, D.C., Expansion

Friday, June 10, 2022, By Austin Philleo

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) announced today that Barbara (Barb) Carson will join the institute as managing director of programs and services. In this role, Carson will lead the IVMF’s expansive portfolio of career training, educational…

Campus & Community

Social Work STARs Ethan Smith and Alexander Nelson Make Impact at Local Teen Center

Wednesday, June 8, 2022, By Matt Michael

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…

Health & Society

Alumni Draw on Their Military Experience in Their Roles as Teachers

Thursday, May 26, 2022, By Martin Walls

Do military veterans make good teachers? This question was posed to two School of Education alumni—one a former U.S. Army pilot and the other a former Air Force systems and IT technician turned linguist—who both now teach in Upstate New…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring 2022 Military-Connected Scholarship Recipients

Friday, May 6, 2022, By Austin Philleo

The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the following awardees of military-connected student spring 2022 scholarships. These awards provide meaningful financial assistance to military-connected students as part of the University’s commitment to being the best…

Veterans

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is May 6, 2022

Wednesday, May 4, 2022, By Vanessa Marquette

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is this Friday, May 6th. While this day is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and service of military spouses, research shows support for military spouses is lacking. Support for military spouses is needed for them and…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements

Thursday, April 21, 2022, By News Staff

Syracuse University has earned a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects…

Media, Law & Policy

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Highlights Global Differences in Responding to Humanitarian Crises

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, By John Boccacino

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his offensive into the sovereign nation of Ukraine on Feb. 24, it not only created a violent international conflict that has pitted Ukrainians against Russians, it also generated a widespread humanitarian crisis. As a…

Veterans

‘The Possibility of Yes’: Jennifer Pluta Helps Student Veterans and Military Service Members Thrive

Monday, March 28, 2022, By Stephanie Salanger

Jennifer Pluta G’15 has exactly the right mix of experience for her work at as the director of Veteran Career Services. A native of the Binghamton, New York area, Pluta has served in the Army Reserve for 23 years, where…