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Life Together Initiative to Expand in the Spring 2025 Semester
The “Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy” initiative will expand in the Spring 2025 semester, building on the success of its October 2024 facilitated community conversation. The initiative focuses on developing essential skills for civil dialogue…
Romano’s Book Named By The Economist as One of Best of 2024
A book authored by Dennis Romano, professor emeritus of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been recognized as one of The Economist’s best books of 2024. The Economist described “Venice: The Remarkable History of the…
Environmental Experts Weigh In on Growing Wildfires Out West
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have prompted widespread evacuations, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and burned thousands of acres. The strong winds and dry conditions have been cited as major contributing factors to the widespread weather event. Two Syracuse University…
Faculty Pay Tribute to Jimmy Carter
Syracuse University faculty are offering thoughts on the passing of Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president. “In the aftermath of Watergate, Jimmy Carter helped to bring decency and honor back to the White House,” said Maxwell History and Political Science…
Alumnus Ghael Fobes ’22 Selected as 2025 Marshall Scholar
Ghael Fobes ’22, an alumnus of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar. The Marshall Scholarship program was created by an Act of British Parliament in 1953 as a living memorial to former…
What Is the Legacy of the ‘Fall’ of the Berlin Wall 35 Years On?
Thirty-five years since it was breached by East Germans after ongoing protests and a bureaucratic mixup, the once-imposing Berlin Wall has been reduced to only remnants of its former self. Although the wall’s physical presence is diminished, the “fall” of…
ALLUNY 2024 Annual Meeting Brings AI to Law Libraries
The Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York (ALLUNY) celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, and Jessica Petitto, technical services librarian at the University’s Law Library, was at the helm. Petitto, a long-time member of ALLUNY, has served in…
Sarah Willie-LeBreton to Speak at 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the 12th president of Smith College and daughter of Syracuse University’s first Black full professor, department chair and vice president Charles Willie G’57, H’92, will serve as featured speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King…
New Research: Asthma Cases and Racial Disparities
The Lerner Center presents a new research brief on asthma prevalence in the United States. Written by Ali Jones, a student at Syracuse University, and Marc A. Garcia, associate professor in the sociology department at the Maxwell School, this brief…
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge: 80 Years Later
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, its significance in shaping the outcome of World War II and its lessons for leadership and strategy remain profoundly relevant. To explore this pivotal moment in history, we…