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“Brittney Griner’s case speaks to larger issues plaguing America.”
Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news, and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “Brittney Griner’s case speaks to larger issues plaguing America.” Despite the lack of coverage on the matter, Gallagher says it…
‘I Am Home!’: Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 Excited to Lead Women’s Basketball Program
Syracuse University has always been home for Felisha Legette-Jack ’89. Growing up in a Syracuse Housing Authority building, Legette-Jack dreamed of taking her basketball talents to only one place—Syracuse University—following a decorated career at Nottingham High School. The University was…
Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 Named 7th Head Coach in Women’s Basketball Program History
Felisha Legette-Jack, a 1989 graduate of Syracuse University and Orange All-American, is coming home. The Syracuse native and 20-year collegiate head coach will take the reins of the Orange basketball program immediately. Legette-Jack is synonymous with Syracuse women’s basketball success….
Faculty and Staff Discount Tickets Available for Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games in January
In support of the great work of the University’s faculty and staff, the Office of Human Resources is partnering with Syracuse University Athletics to offer employee appreciation discount tickets to upcoming men’s and women’s basketball games. $10 Men’s Basketball Tickets…
Legette-Jack’s Jersey Retired in Historic Moment for University and Athletics
In a historic day for Syracuse University and the Department of Athletics, women’s basketball standout Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 had her jersey retired in the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 14. As Legette-Jack’s jersey was raised to the rafters at halftime of…
Join the Women in Leadership Initiative at Nov. 14 Women’s Basketball Game With Discounted $5 Tickets
On Sunday, Nov. 14, the Orange Women’s Basketball team will take on Notre Dame in the stadium at noon. The campus community is invited to join the Women in Leadership Initiative in cheering on the Orange and witnessing the historic…
Athlete, Activist Maya Moore Joins the Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Event Series Jan. 27
The Syracuse University Department of Athletics and Hendricks Chapel will present a virtual conversation with athlete and activist Maya Moore on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is free and open to all at mlk.syr.edu. A…
“Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?”
African American Studies Department Chair and Associate Professor Herb Ruffin was interviewed by USA Today for the article “Would resuming or halting the NBA season help the league’s efforts to fight racial inequality?” The article weighs whether NBA players should…
Syracuse Basketball Star, Tiana Mangakahia, Rebounds from Battle with Breast Cancer
Tiana Mangakahia ’20, a communications and rhetorical studies major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and a member of the women’s basketball team, was profiled in the ESPN story Syracuse star Tiana Mangakahia nurtures basketball dream, finds new…
Anticipate Traffic Delays for Tonight’s Men’s Basketball Game
Parking and Transit Services would like remind all faculty, staff and students about the Syracuse vs. Duke men’s basketball game tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 22) in the Carrier Dome. Traffic delays should be expected, as attendees are anticipated to arrive on…