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Salatha Willis, associate director of diversity, culture, and climate, and John Wildhack, director of athletics, were interviewed by the Associated Press for the article “Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports.” Willis is “charged with developing and implementing new ways…

Syracuse University Libraries’ Diversity & Inclusion Team has developed a Research Guide on Resources for Racial Justice. The guide is an evolving compilation of readings and resources—including links to local and national advocacy organizations—intended to serve as a starting point…

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…

American writer, professor and television host Melissa Harris-Perry will discuss her reflections on equity, especially during this time of a global pandemic, during a virtual presentation with the campus community on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Harris-Perry…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The emotional strain of COVID-19 has spared no one over the past days and weeks. We have all had to change the way we live our lives. During a recent virtual webinar meeting of the…

The Independent Advisory Panel, established by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, will return to campus on Monday, March 9, to continue its engagement with students, faculty and staff. This…

Dear Graduate Assistants, Fellows and Faculty: We write to provide clarity regarding concerns expressed by some of our graduate teaching assistants. We recognize this is a difficult time for our community. We acknowledge and applaud the support you provide to…

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: It has been a tough week on campus, including for the students who are protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Last Wednesday, at the University Senate, I said we needed to step back from the…

The work of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion continues this week as members of the Independent Advisory Panel will be on campus to meet with students, faculty and staff through a series of…

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We visited campus over two days this week and participated in 20 dialogue sessions with groups of students, faculty and other members of our campus community. We learned a great deal from these…