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School Of Education Receives $9 Million to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in 51 Area Districts
The School of Education has been awarded over $9 million in funding from the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education to provide technical support and professional development in dozens of school districts regionally, over the next five…
Military-Connected Student of the Month: Hanna McNabb ’21, One of Just 200 Special Program Soldiers
When Syracuse University junior Hanna McNabb was growing up, she envisioned herself serving her community behind a badge as a law enforcement officer. Like many other kids in her hometown of Boise, Idaho, McNabb spent her time outdoors, staying busy…
College of Law and Martin J. Whitman School of Management Launch Nation’s First Online Joint J.D./MBA Degree
The College of Law announces the launch of the nation’s first online joint J.D./MBA degree program, in partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The new joint degree combines the College of Law’s ground-breaking, ABA-accredited JDinteractive program with…
What Each of Us Can Do to Create a More Inclusive Campus
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith A. Alford knows the work of creating a diverse and equitable campus is a challenge every day—but one that is necessary and achievable. His vision speaks to the value of each person, as referenced,…
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Home and at Work
University Ombuds Neal Powless has a quote on his office wall that captures his experience: “Conflict is not a sign of failure; conflict is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and those that we work with.” In his role,…
Tips for Making the Holidays More Sustainable
The holidays are usually a time of overindulgence, but holiday traditions can be made more sustainable with a little creativity. We reached out to Syracuse University’s Office of Energy Systems and Sustainability Management for some ideas on how to make…
Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Workshops Team Hosts Midwinter Institute and Events Jan. 9-10, 2020
Given the campus events and faculty conversations of this fall, the Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Workshops team invites faculty and teaching staff who are on campus just before classes resume in January to participate in one or…
Youtube Fails to Flag State-Sponsored Media Channels
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Pro Publica article “YouTube Promised to Label State-Sponsored Videos But Doesn’t Always Do So.” In the article, Grygiel points criticized Youtube’s failure to flag state-sponsored videos…
Rajiv ‘Raj’ Dewan Appointed Dean of the School of Information Studies
Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu today announced the appointment of Rajiv “Raj” Dewan as the next dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). Dewan, professor of computers and information systems, comes to Syracuse from the…
New Year, Same You but With Attainable Goals
The year 2020 is just around the corner as Syracuse University employees prepare for Orange Appreciation Days. The New Year, paired with a time of rest, provides a rare and important time for pause and reflection. Thinking back on 2019…