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Statement from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Last night, one of our African American students reported being subjected to a verbal racial epithet from a group of students and visitors to our campus. The location was on College Place. This report of…
Message from the Department of Public Safety
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: A few moments ago, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a Public Informational Alert to inform you of a bias incident that was reported early this afternoon in Haven Hall. Please note, we also…
Video Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: I am writing this evening to provide you an update on the recent hate speech incidents that have occurred on our campus. Please click on the video above. A transcript of these remarks…
Free Webinar Focuses on Application of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for Mobile Apps
The Southeast ADA Center, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, co-hosts a free Accessible Technology Webinar Series. The next free webinar—Thursday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.—is “Mobile Accessibility: Applying WCAG Standards to Mobile Apps” with guest speaker…
Newhouse, iSchool Partner to Host a Data-Driven Art Exhibition on Democracy in the Digital Age (Canceled)
[Update, Nov. 19, 2019: This event has been canceled.] “Democracy in the Digital Age: Does It Exist?” is a data-driven, interactive art exhibition produced by students in the Newhouse School and the School of Information Studies (iSchool) that seeks to…
FTC Guidelines Aim to Promote Transparency in Online Advertising
Jennifer Grygiel, Assistant Professor of Communications in the Newhouse School, was featured in the ABC News story “Popular YouTuber chimes in on federal product disclosure guide for influencers.” In the story, Grygiel explains the Federal Trade Commissions’s guidelines for social…
Mexico’s Security Strategy Called Into Question
Gladys McCormick, Associate Professor of History in the Maxwell School, was interviewed about the violence in Mexico by several national and international outlets, including CNN, CNN International, The Washington Post, USA Today, Bloomberg, and Global News Canada. McCormick, an expert in…
Members Set for Chancellor’s Citation Selection Committee; Deadline for Nominations Jan. 24
Members of the 2019-20 selection committee for the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence, which recognizes campus community members who have made invaluable contributions to the University, have been announced. The committee members review nominations in four categories and submit their recommendations…
Stories of Service: Adrian Weekly ’20 and Joe Alfieri
In celebration of Veterans Week 2019, the University is recognizing stories of student veterans and faculty/staff who are veterans or have especially strong connections to the military. These stories are just some of the many from the veteran and military-connected…
Remembrance Scholarship 2020-21 Application Cycle Now Open
Are you a rising senior? If so, you are invited to learn more about the Remembrance Scholars Program. The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest honors a Syracuse University student can receive. Those selected are chosen on the basis…