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Chancellor Addresses University Senate, Discusses Transition to Online Learning and Spring 2021 Planning
In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed last week’s transition to online learning and planning for the Spring 2021 semester, among other items. Thank you, Marcelle. Good afternoon everyone. I will keep my…
“New Pentagon chief racing to make changes before Trump’s exit.”
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean of the Washington programs for the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Politico story “New Pentagon chief racing to make changes before Trump’s exit.” Jacobson, an expert in foreign policy and national security, says that the…
Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Professor Awarded for Outstanding Research of a Medieval Monastic Text
Few things in life excite Matthieu Herman van der Meer more than digging into a 1,000-year-old handwritten anonymous text. “I have always had a fascination for medieval manuscripts,” says van der Meer, assistant teaching professor of classics in the College…
“How to Get FAFSA Completion Help During COVID-19.”
KC Woods, associate director in the Financial Aid Office, was interviewed by US News & World Report for the story “How to Get FAFSA Completion Help During COVID-19.” Woods says that both current and prospective college students should utilize online…
Student Reporters Played Critical Role in WAER 88.3 FM’s Election Coverage
In keeping with the tradition of producing community-focused, quality journalism for Central New York, the news team at WAER 88.3FM, Syracuse University’s Public Radio Station, produced 48 stories related to the 2020 election in the final two months of the…
Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie, IVMF Honored with American Legion’s Prestigious Patriot Award
This week, Syracuse University welcomed Past National Commander Fang Wong of the American Legion to present J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) with the 2020 American Legion…
Drug Company Trade Group Pushes for More Diversity in Clinical Trials
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Reports article titled “Drug Company Trade Group Pushes for More Diversity in Clinical Trials.” Kmush, an expert on epidemiology and vaccines, explains…
Middle East Expert Available to Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Iran
If members of the press are looking for insight and historical perspective on how the withdrawal of U.S. troops impacts the Middle East, and/or the report that President Trump considered attacking Iran to stop its growing nuclear program, Middle East…
Top Ten Finish: Syracuse Athletics Among Nation’s Best Academically
Syracuse University Athletics ranks in the top 10 among Power 5 schools with a 94 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR). The GSR measurement reflects Orange student-athletes who enrolled in 2013-14 and earned their degrees within six years. The 94 percent…
Annual Holiday Sharing Program Is Now Underway
This year, Syracuse University’s Holiday Sharing Program is again partnering with PEACE, Inc.’s Give-A-Holiday program to help local families in need during the holiday season. In 2019, 29 University schools, colleges and departments participated in the voluntary Holiday Sharing program….