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Alumnus Plans to ‘Race Across America’
More than 3,000 miles—and every type of possible terrain—separate picturesque Oceanside, California, from Annapolis, Maryland. Over the course of seven to eight days, Syracuse University alumnus Ryan Jean ’09 and three teammates will race across those 3,000 miles on bicycles…
Syracuse to Host International ‘World English’ Conference June 30-July 2
More than 200 presenters from six continents will converge at Syracuse University for the 22nd annual conference of the International Association for World Englishes (IAWE), June 30-July 2. Titled “Local and Global Contexts of World Englishes,” the conference will present…
Emeritus Professor Jerome Malinowski to Share Experience Designing Iconic Car
In the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Co. wanted to design and develop a new car that would revolutionize the auto industry. In the midst of the failed expectations of Ford’s Edsel automobile, and the success of Italian auto manufacturer…
Fiscal 2017 Year End
Attention University Community: Fiscal 2017 Year End Cash Operations has set a deadline of 3:30 p.m. on June 30 to receive deposits at the Bowne Cash Operations office for credit in fiscal year 2017. Please make your deposits as early…
Don’t Fall For a Student Employment Scam
If you receive unsolicited email inviting you to apply for a job that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Information Technology Services (ITS) urges you to be vigilant. Numerous Syracuse University students have recently reported such scams…
Philosophy Doctoral Graduates Achieve High Placement Rates despite Narrowing Job Market
The job search can be challenging when pursuing a career in academia. For students interested in teaching and research in philosophy, it can be even more difficult. According to Department Chair and Allan and Anita Sutton Professor of Philosophy Ben…
Ryan Gross Named 2017 Tillman Scholar
Ryan Gross grew up hearing stories about his grandfathers’ military experiences during World War II, leading tank units through the Battle of the Bulge and serving on a Navy destroyer in the Pacific. Inspired by their service, he accepted a…
Sascha Scott Is Top Overall Female Finisher in J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
In 2014, participants in Syracuse’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge battled 90-degree heat. Last year, they fought a 21 mile-per-hour wind on the 1.75 mile stretch to the finish line. Therefore, Sascha Scott did not mind this year’s wet and cool…
Military Veterans to Attend Academic Boot Camp at Syracuse University
For some military veterans, the first day of school at a new college or university is as challenging as a deployment to a foreign country. Immersion in a new culture and reintroduction to a demanding academic environment can make the…
Strawberry Festival on the Quad
Students, faculty and staff recently spent their lunch hour on the Quad, where they enjoyed a summertime rite of passage: delicious, fresh, strawberry sundaes and shortcake. This video was produced by Joe Heslin from News Services.