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New Digital Exhibition Features Story of The Syracuse 8

Saturday, August 28, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center recently released a new digital exhibition titled “A Courageous Stand: The Story of the Syracuse 8.” The Syracuse 8 was a group of Black student-athletes who boycotted the University football program until it…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers Welcome Message at the New Student Convocation

Friday, August 27, 2021, By News Staff

Chancellor Syverud delivered the following welcome message to new students and their families during the fall 2021 New Student Convocation held Aug. 26 in the stadium. Welcome Everyone! After my very brief remarks, you are going to welcomed by our…

Campus & Community

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Offers Consultation, Faculty Professional Development

Thursday, August 26, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) are available at any time during the year for consultation on teaching topics, instruction and questions. Consultation is available by email, Zoom and in person. CTLE staff are also available…

Tampa Bay Times

Will Sports Ever Be The Same? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Dennis Deninger, professor of practice in Falk College and the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times story “How the coronavirus pandemic has changed sports forever.” Deninger, a former sports TV executive, discussed the implications of the pandemic…

The Wall Street Journal

Is the Laugh Track in Television Effective Or Just Nostalgic?

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by The Associated Press, NBC News and CBS This Morning  in coverage of the Jeopardy game host issues,…

The New York Times

Is Learning In-Person Fundamentally Different From Learning Online?

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Arlene Kanter, Professor in the College of Law and Founder and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, was quoted in The New York Times story “For Some College Students, Remote Learning Is a Game Changer.” Kanter spoke about…

Campus & Community

Alumna Kathy Hochul ’80 Becomes First Female Governor of New York State

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By News Staff

Kathy Hochul ’80, New York State’s lieutenant governor and an alumna of Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has become the 57th and first female governor of New York State. Hochul,…

Campus & Community

Make Your Plans for Orange Central 2021

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association is excited to safely welcome alumni and their families back home to Syracuse University for Orange Central 2021, Oct. 28-31. Orange Central is always a special time as our Orange family comes together to reconnect…

Campus & Community

What’s Your Best Advice for New Students? Orientation Leaders Share Their Thoughts

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

Welcome to campus as a new student! There’s a lot to learn and experience; take it all in. To help guide you in your new world, orientation leaders are among the many friendly faces on campus who make the transition…

Media Tip Sheets

That 100-year flooding…happening now

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Lily Datz

Hurricanes and higher-than-normal rainfall has flooded communities and left homes and businesses destroyed. But many of these areas have never been considered part of the floodplain so this means more homeowners – both coastal and inland – are facing catastrophic…