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Spelman College Names Syracuse University Alumna as Next President
Syracuse University alumna Mary Schmidt Campbell was selected as the 10th president of Spelman College in Atlanta, according to an announcement by the college’s board of trustees March 28. Campbell G’73, G’80, G’82, who is dean emerita of the Tisch…
Campaign Encourages Women to Say ‘I Am Enough’
“However many people that can feel great, even if it’s just a day or a week, that’s the whole goal of it,” says Sara Eckhardt, the founder of the I Am Enough movement at Syracuse University. Eckhardt created I Am…
Two SU Press Authors among Finalists for 2015 Man Booker International Prize
Two Syracuse University Press authors have been named finalists for the 2015 Man Booker International Prize. Ibrahim al-Koni, author of “A Sleepless Eye” (2014), and Hoda Barakat, author of “Disciples of Passion” (2005), are among the 10 finalists. The announcement…
Cold Case Justice Initiative Presents Case on U.S. Human Rights Violations to United Nations
Paula Johnson and Janis McDonald, law professors and co-directors of the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law, were at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, during the week of March 16. There they met with staff…
University Mourns Loss of Filmmaker Albert Maysles ’49
Albert Maysles ’49 was not one for stealing the spotlight, although much of his career was spent filming those who reveled in it. A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, Maysles died on March 5 at his home…
Research Reveals Biological Barrage that Corrodes Orthopedic Implants
About half a million people receive hip replacements worldwide every year. Of these, a small percentage will develop health complications due to their implant. Complications like inflammation and infection, even damage to bone and tissue, can become so severe that…
Message from Chancellor Syverud to the University Community
Dear Members of the University Community: As I wrote to you in early March, the NCAA Committee on Infractions issued a report on March 6 finding that various violations of NCAA rules occurred at Syracuse University. We take the report and…
Women’s & Gender Studies Professors Garner National, International Honors
Honors continue to roll in for faculty in the Department of Women’s & Gender (WGS) Studies, located in the College of Arts and Sciences. Vivian May, associate professor and chair of WGS, says the latest round of achievements reflect the…
IVMF, Schultz Family Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense Launch Innovative Military Transition Program
Onward to Opportunity is supported by a unique coalition of Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and nonprofits.
Joanna Masingila Named Dean of School of Education
Syracuse University Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy today announced that Joanna Masingila has been selected to serve as dean of the School of Education. Masingila joined the Syracuse faculty in 1992 and has served as interim dean of…