Academic Affairs

New Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Focuses on the Needs of Postdoctoral Scholars 

Syracuse University has established an Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to provide centralized resources and dedicated staff to serve the interests and well-being of postdoctoral scholars.
Diane Stirling Nov. 10, 2023
New Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Focuses on the Needs of Postdoctoral Scholars 

Advancing DEIA: Welcoming InclusiveU Students to First Year Seminar 101

First Year Seminar 101 (FYS 101) is a one-credit course required by the University for all first-year and transfer undergraduates, covering such topics as belonging,
Jen Plummer Oct. 27, 2023
Advancing DEIA: Welcoming InclusiveU Students to First Year Seminar 101

‘Leading With Distinction’: Academic Strategic Plan Officially Launches at Tuesday’s Symposium (Video)

More than 400 members of the University community gathered in person and online yesterday for the official launch of "Leading With Distinction," Syracuse's new academic
News Staff Sept. 27, 2023
‘Leading With Distinction’: Academic Strategic Plan Officially Launches at Tuesday’s Symposium (Video)

New Partnership Provides Seamless Admissions Pathway to Syracuse University for Onondaga Community College Graduates

Graduates of Onondaga Community College (OCC) can take advantage of a seamless pathway to undergraduate study at Syracuse University, thanks to a new agreement between
Wendy S. Loughlin Aug. 21, 2023
New Partnership Provides Seamless Admissions Pathway to Syracuse University for Onondaga Community College Graduates

One University Assessment Awards Given for Improved Learning and Operations

Academic Affairs and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) bestowed awards on several University faculty and staff members, offices and programs during the One University
News Staff May 11, 2023
One University Assessment Awards Given for Improved Learning and Operations

One University Assessment Celebration to Be Held Friday

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) will host the third annual One University Assessment Celebration on Friday, April 28,
News Staff April 24, 2023
One University Assessment Celebration to Be Held Friday

Miranda Traudt G’11 Named Assistant Provost for Arts, Community Programming

The Office of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Academic Affairs has announced the appointment of Miranda Traudt G’11 as the assistant provost for arts
Diane Stirling April 21, 2023
Miranda Traudt G’11 Named Assistant Provost for Arts, Community Programming

Syracuse University Hosting a Conversation With Innovative FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam G’89

Raj Subramaniam G’89, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of FedEx Corporation, will discuss his career, his vast experiences as an international leader and the
John Boccacino April 18, 2023
Syracuse University Hosting a Conversation With Innovative FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam G’89

College of Arts and Sciences’ Lois Agnew Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter has appointed Lois Agnew to the position of associate provost for academic programs. Agnew, who has
News Staff April 14, 2023
College of Arts and Sciences’ Lois Agnew Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

12 Representatives Attending National Academic Women of Color Conference

Twelve Syracuse University faculty and staff members will join hundreds of women academics from across the nation for the 2023 Faculty Women of Color in
Diane Stirling April 12, 2023

Graduate Assistants Vote to Unionize

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing to provide an update on the graduate assistant union election. During a two-day election process, 764 eligible
News Staff April 5, 2023

Academic Strategic Plan Update

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we approach the end of the semester, we are reaching out to provide you with an update on the
News Staff March 30, 2023
Academic Strategic Plan Update

New Course-Tagging Tools Available to Assist With Undergraduate Course Selection

The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Shared Competencies and the Office of Academic Affairs are now providing online tools to help undergraduate students make course
Diane Stirling March 23, 2023
New Course-Tagging Tools Available to Assist With Undergraduate Course Selection

Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium, Supported by MetLife Foundation, Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap

What are the structural and systemic factors in American society that contribute to an ongoing and widening racial wealth gap? What steps can organizations take
Diane Stirling March 23, 2023
Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium, Supported by MetLife Foundation, Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap

Michael Speaks Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Architecture Dean

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that Michael A. Speaks, dean of the School of Architecture, has been reappointed to
Wendy S. Loughlin March 23, 2023

David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced that David M. Van Slyke has been reappointed to a five-year term as dean
Wendy S. Loughlin March 23, 2023
David Van Slyke Reappointed to 5-Year Term as Maxwell School Dean

Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of a task force to develop plans for elevating the Department of
News Staff March 23, 2023
Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College

Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’

Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus
Diane Stirling March 9, 2023
Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on ‘Fostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy’