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Academic Strategic Planning Preparation Group Appointed to Guide Next Steps in Planning Process
Gretchen Ritter, vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer, has appointed an Academic Strategic Planning Preparation Group (ASPP) to develop a schedule, scope and design for a refresh of Syracuse University’s Academic Strategic Plan. The group will study the 2015…
Graduate Student Thrives in University’s Military-Friendly Culture
National Guard soldier and federal civil servant Kola Oluwagbemi G’22 has had a “very favorable experience” as a result of the University’s commitment to the military community. Below, he answers questions about his background and plans for the future. Where…
“Legacy of #44 at Syracuse University spans decades of sports history”
Meg Mason, university archivist with the Special Collections Research Center in Bird Library, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Legacy of #44 at Syracuse University spans decades of sports history.” Last December marked the 60th anniversary of Ernie Davis…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Participate in Toner Prizes Celebration
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the featured guest at the virtual ceremony honoring the winners of the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. She will discuss the state of…
“Why Audiences Are So Fascinated With HBO’s “Euphoria””
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio, and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in the WVKS Toledo story “Why Audiences Are So Fascinated With HBO’s “Euphoria”.” Bleier,…
Atrocity Studies Annual Lecture to Address Climate Change and International Security
During the 2022 Atrocity Studies Annual Lecture—presented by the School of Education—a panel of experts in environmental politics, law and security, and environmental peacebuilding will address climate change as a risk factor for mass atrocities, the national and international responses…
Long Awaited Victories for Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team
After returning with silver from the 2020 Open Collegiate Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships, the Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team faced a sudden and unexpected freeze. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all additional competitions, no new members tried out and…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2022 VPA Scholars
Twelve seniors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are selected…
Hendricks Chapel Inspires Discovery During Interfaith Exploration Week
Exploring a faith tradition other than one’s own—or exploring religion and spirituality in general—can provide perspective, empathy and a deepened understanding of one’s own identity. From March 3 through March 10, the campus and larger Syracuse communities are invited to…
“Truth Social: will Trump’s ‘free speech haven’ overcome its rocky start?”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Guardian story “Truth Social: will Trump’s ‘free speech haven’ overcome its rocky start?” Grygiel, an expert on social media and emerging platforms, explained that the technical…