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University Announces New Online Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree in Policy Studies
Starting in the Fall 2022 semester, prospective students will have the opportunity to pursue a policy studies bachelor’s degree online through a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the No….
Two Arts and Sciences Professors Receive Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards
Two professors in the College of Arts and Sciences were among 41 researchers from around the country selected as recipients of 2022-23 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards from the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Eric Coughlin, assistant professor of physics,…
From Burma to ’Cuse: Custodial Supervisor Pawehmoo ‘Ma’ Thawtheet Pursues Growth, Learning and the American Dream
Pawehmoo Thawtheet, known affectionately as “Ma” by friends and colleagues, came to Syracuse by way of Thailand in the fall of 2007. A native of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and member of the Karen ethnic group, Thawtheet spent the…
Jiang, Horn Named to Newhouse School Leadership Team
Dean Mark J. Lodato today announced the appointment of two new associate deans for the Newhouse School: Hua Jiang as associate dean for academic affairs and Brad Horn as associate dean for strategic initiatives. Hua Jiang Jiang is an accomplished scholar who…
New Policy on ‘Green Card’ Sponsorship Aimed at Faculty Retention and Teaching Excellence
Syracuse University has approved a new policy regarding the sponsorship of qualifying faculty members for U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Status through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The new “Green Card” policy expands the international faculty who qualify for sponsorship that…
26 to Lead: Women in Leadership Inaugural Cohort Begins Intensive, Intentional Leadership Development Experience
Twenty-six of Syracuse University’s most promising women and non-binary people have been selected to join the inaugural leadership development cohort launched by the Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL). Beginning with reflective readings this summer, cohort participants will participate in an…
Emissions and Environmental Experts Respond to Supreme Court EPA Decision
Today the Supreme Court voted to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in its regulatory power over greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. What does the decision mean for the larger fight to combat the warming climate? Two…
Sam Scozzafava Jr. G’12 Announces Retirement; Eric Sedore to Serve as Interim Chief Information Officer
Samuel “Sam” Scozzafava Jr. G’12, vice president and chief information officer, and a longtime member of the Syracuse University community, today announced he will retire from the University after more than 15 years of service. Eric Sedore, chief technology officer,…
International Programs Seeking Volunteers to Host Students
Each summer, students from around the world come to Syracuse University as Fulbright Scholars, and International Programs within the College of Professional Studies is seeking volunteers to host these Fulbright Scholars for a meal during their time in Central New…
Staff Spotlight: Candace Hayden’s Attention to Detail Ensures Events Run Smoothly
As thousands of proud family members and friends stood and applauded the more than 6,400 Syracuse University students who had their degrees conferred inside the JMA Wireless Dome for this year’s Commencement ceremony, their thoughts were on celebrating this momentous…