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Remembering Robert S. Phillips, Alumnus and Former Professor of English
Robert S. Phillips ′60, G′63, former assistant director of admissions and professor of English, died at the age of 83. A proud alumnus of the University, Phillips received bachelor’s degrees in English and advertising and a master’s degree in English….
Maxwell Alumni Wonder if Changes They Worked for in Afghanistan Will Endure
Leaving dust in their wake, the young Afghan women set out for a miles-long run along a trail riddled with rocks and, every so often, a spent bullet. The casings and an occasional rusted Soviet tank served as reminders of…
African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty Book Roundup
Faculty members in the departments of Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences have authored or edited books on a diverse range of scholarly topics relevant to their fields of study. Their…
Conventional Wisdom: Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium Events to Investigate Evolving Norms
From COVID-19’s transformative impact on people’s daily lives to the global reckoning against histories of colonialism and racism, norms are constantly evolving. The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s yearlong Syracuse Symposium [PDF], entitled Conventions, explores the ever-changing political, social and cultural…
Enhancing Inclusive Teaching and Learning Through Collaborations With Faculty and Students
As a professor of practice in the department of human development family science in Falk College, getting people involved in the learning process comes naturally for Colleen Cameron. Cameron’s courses link theory and practice for aspiring child life specialists, demonstrating…
Professor Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Linguistic Theory, Turkish Linguistics
Jaklin Kornfilt, professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL), was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Cyprus for her contributions to theoretical and Turkish linguistics. The honorary doctorate is the highest honor conferred by the…
Valentine’s Day Reminder: Your Friendships Are Important Too
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s easy to get caught up in the mass-marketed romance messages that are everywhere this time of the year. Abigail Caselli is a social psychology doctoral candidate at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences….
Arts and Sciences Remembers Longtime Physics Professor Kameshwar C. Wali
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) mourns the loss of Kameshwar C. Wali, Steele Professor Emeritus of Physics, who passed away Jan. 14 at the age of 94. An eminent theoretical physicist, Wali was internationally recognized for his research…
A Space to Celebrate the Global African Experience
The rich history of global African scholarship at Syracuse University dates back to the 1960s. During the height of the civil rights movement, Syracuse became home to a vibrant African studies program with professors teaching courses on global African history….
Social Differences, Social Justice Symposium Calls for Participants
Presented by the Social Differences, Social Justice faculty cluster and sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, Renée Crown University Honors Program and Whitman School of Management, campus community members are invited to participate in the first annual Social…