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Stand Up, Step In and Speak Out

Friday, August 29, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Every day, victims of bullying, discrimination, sexual violence, drug abuse and hazing suffer alone and may not always be able to help themselves—as others stand by and do nothing. Advocates for “courageous leadership” know it doesn’t have to be that way.

Family’s gift of $15 million honors Robert and Carolyn Dineen’s remarkable legacy, kicks off campaign for new College of Law building at Syracuse University

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

To honor their parents’ impressive legacy, the Honorable Carolyn Dineen King H’06, Kathryn Dineen Wriston and Robert E. Dineen Jr. L’66 have pledged a naming gift of $15 million for the construction of a new building for the Syracuse University College of Law.

Libraries Receive John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant for Sound Beat Radio Program

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries has received a $15,000 grant from the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust to expand the impact of its “Sound Beat” public radio program. Funding will enable staff to enhance the program’s engagement with audiences across the country…

Dineen Hall Welcomes First Classes

Wednesday, August 27, 2014, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The College of Law welcomed its 118th first-year J.D. class on Aug. 18 as 170 students arrived for a week-long orientation program, including the traditional community service project to help local food pantries. The college also welcomed its third incoming…

Syracuse University Singers to Tour France

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Singers will embark on its first international tour next summer thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor. The choir will travel to France May 25-June 4, 2015, with stops in Paris, Chartres, Tours, Rheims and…

Campus & Community

Know Where to Go

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Students returning to campus are learning more about comprehensive services for those affected by sexual assault and relationship violence.

Biology Professor Jason Wiles Awarded NSF EAGER Grant

Monday, August 25, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The United States is facing mounting pressure to re-establish the nation’s pre-eminence in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Responding to that call to action is Jason Wiles, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and…

Class of 2018 Joins the Syracuse University Family

Monday, August 25, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Stephen Barton ’12 came back to campus Friday to tell incoming students about their new family. “Today, you officially enter into this amazing, inspiring Orange family that stretches all across this city, the country and even the world.”

Catholic Author Headlines Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 6

Friday, August 22, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Renowned Catholic writer Ron Hansen will deliver this year’s Joseph and Amelia Borgognoni Lecture in Catholic Theology and Religion in Society at Syracuse University. Hansen will discuss “Seeing into the Middle of Things: The Work of a Catholic Writer” on…

Convocation Remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud

Friday, August 22, 2014, By News Staff

Good morning. A lot of speeches today, mine will be brief. On behalf of my colleagues on the faculty and staff, I welcome you all to Syracuse University. After my welcome, you are going to hear from Professor Kristi Andersen,…