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Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement
A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.
Stromer-Galley Investigates Gender Switching in Online Games
iSchool Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains her research exploring the gender-switching phenomenon in popular online games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life. Faculty Minute: Jenny Stromer-Galley from Syracuse iSchool on Vimeo.
WGS Faculty Recognized for ‘Timely, Relevant’ Scholarship
The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) in the College of Arts and Sciences is having another banner year. Several of its professors—Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Dana Olwan, Pedro DiPietro, Himika Bhattacharya and Minnie Bruce Pratt—have been recognized for their…
University Ranks High in Green Power Use
Syracuse University has received two different recognitions from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its use of green power. It has been recognized as a 2014-15 Individual Conference Champion of the College & University Green Power Challenge for using…
Variety Names Bandier’s David Rezak Mentor of the Year
Variety has named David Rezak, director of the Bandier Program, its 2015 Media Mentor of the Year. The article credits Rezak’s exceptional professional expertise and strong desire to help his students thrive in the music industry. His establishment of the…
Hendricks Opens Small Chapel for Reflection and Prayer this Week
In light of the recent tragedies at home and abroad, Hendricks Chapel has opened the Small Chapel on the lower level of Hendricks Chapel for silent reflection and prayer from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day this week. Students,…
University to Launch New Syracuse Welcome Schedule for 2015
Every year, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, in collaboration with departments and offices across the University, plans for the arrival of new, incoming students in August. Syracuse Welcome 2015, the new student orientation, will begin this year on…
Campus Community Offers Support for Those Affected by Nepal Earthquake
Ten students from Nepal are part of the Syracuse University community, and all of them are hoping to hear something positive as the tally of victims from the quake continues to increase.
DPS Detective Honored by Central New York Chiefs of Police
A member of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is the recipient of an award from the Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police (CNYACOP). Detective James Hill received the 2015 Law Enforcement Commendation during ceremonies held Monday night…
Scholar Spotlight: Komal Safdar ’15
Komal Safdar committed to come to Syracuse University as a junior in high school because of its tennis program. It was the only program in the country that trained its players to go pro after college. The biochemistry major from…