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Mike Tirico ’88 Returns to Newhouse, Talks Journalism, Sports, First Amendment
“That was fun last night,” sportscaster Mike Tirico ’88 said as he greeted students Thursday morning, referring to Syracuse men’s basketball’s win over Duke the previous night. “That’s why sports matters.” Tirico visited the Newhouse School’s Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium to…
University Presents Record-Breaking Amount to United Way from Employee Fundraising Campaign
During halftime at Wednesday night’s men’s basketball game, Syracuse University presented the United Way with a record-breaking dollar amount—$240,000—raised through its annual employee fundraising campaign. Just prior to the check presentation, United Way President Frank Lazarski was also recognized by…
Field Trip Planned to Auburn’s Harriet Tubman Home
The Department of African American Studies’ (AAS) annual field trip, “The Underground Railroad in Central New York,” will take 38 AAS and other University community members to the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, New York. The tour will be Friday,…
Students Help Kick Off White Ribbon Campaign at March 4 Men’s Basketball Game
On Saturday, March 4, Syracuse University will kick off the annual Vera House White Ribbon Campaign with an event at the men’s basketball game against Georgia Tech in the Carrier Dome. Students, staff, faculty and community members will be able…
George Saunders’ First Novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ Debuts at No. 1 on New York Times Bestseller List
For an author, you are truly in an enviable position when fans and book critics alike anxiously await your next creation. So it is for College of Arts and Sciences’ English professor George Saunders. Especially now, with the publication of…
Sharif Anael-Bey to Speak for Sankofa Lecture Series
The Office of Program Development and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) are hosting author Sharif Anael-Bey ’95 for the Sankofa Lecture Series. His presentation—“Black History Month Relevant?”—is Monday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons,…
AAS Professor Renate ‘Rennie’ Simson Remembered for Her Many Contributions
When Renate “Rennie” Simson joined the Syracuse University faculty in 1979 as a full-time instructor, African American studies (AAS) was just being established as a department in the College of Arts and Sciences. It had existed at the University for…
Caribbean Cinematic Festival to Highlight Richness of Caribbean Culture
This year’s Caribbean Cinematic Festival will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse. The festival will highlight the richness of Caribbean culture through a series of events,…
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Professor of Practice and Founding Director Janklow Arts Leadership ProgramSenior Recounts Time at Syracuse, Opportunities to Prepare for Real World
Reflecting on her four years at Syracuse University, senior broadcast and digital journalism student Meghan Mistry knows that she is well prepared to enter the workforce following what has been four years full of learning, career experience and memories. The…