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On Tragedy’s Anniversary, Former NASA Leader Sean O’Keefe Reflects on the ‘Price of Diligence’

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, By Jessica Youngman

The Columbia shuttle was scheduled to land at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the morning of Feb. 1, 2003, after completing a successful 16-day research mission. Joining the families of the ship’s seven-member crew…

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Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

On Friday, Jan. 13, the University’s first Renée Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor of biology, is the Renée Crown Honors Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics, and Karin…

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7 Reasons to Attend Interfaith Exploration Week

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dara Harper

Hendricks Chapel is celebrating religious and spiritual diversity and inclusion through Interfaith Exploration Week, from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Tuesday, Feb. 7. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of gatherings that provide a safe…

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Arts and Sciences Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

Jennifer Ross of the Department of Physics and Jason Wiles of the Department of Biology were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of their commitment to the advancement of science. They will be honored…

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A Critical Link: Field Supervisors Support Teachers-in-Training Through Experience and Reflection

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By News Staff

Now in the third act of their distinguished careers, Patricia Floyd-Echols G’83, G’95 and Patricia Charboneau G’08 continue to demonstrate a commitment to training the next generation of teachers. Both Floyd-Echols and Charboneau are former teachers and school administrators, and…

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Professor Luvell Anderson Appointed to Laughing Matters Council

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Keith Kobland

Peppercomm, a leading strategic communications and marketing agency, has announced the addition of two new members to its strategic advisory council of trusted experts in humor, the Laughing Matters Council. These members include Luvell Anderson, Associate Professor of Philosophy and…

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Black History Month: Data on Black & African Americans in the Military

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Vanessa Marquette

In recognition of Black History Month, Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is highlighting the critical gap in understanding the experiences of Black and African American service members, especially in their transition from military to civilian…

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Syracuse Abroad Announces New English Language Program in Chile

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Ashley Barletta

Syracuse Abroad has announced a new study abroad program in Santiago, Chile. The new semester program Santiago Center (courses in English), launching in spring 2024, will provide students with an opportunity to study abroad in South America and take courses…

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4 Questions With Dean of Students Sheriah N. Dixon G’12

Monday, January 30, 2023, By Shannon Andre

On Nov. 1, the Division of the Student Experience named Sheriah N. Dixon G’12 the dean of students, leading the teams in Community Standards, Parent and Family Services, Remote Programs Student Support, Student Title IX Case Management and Student Outreach….

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Mellon Foundation Recognizes Syracuse Black/Arab Racial Justice Research Project

Monday, January 30, 2023, By Diane Stirling

Two faculty members of The College of Arts and Sciences are the recipients of an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant for research on race and racialization, social justice and community engagement. Associate Professors Carol Fadda and Dana Olwan’s project “Black-Arab…