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Fulfilling a Father’s Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar’s Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar ’79, G’81, G’85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
‘Open to Reimagining Things:’ Ashley Smith-Purviance G’14 Discovered Her Passion for Educational Policy at Syracuse
Ashley Smith-Purviance’s G’14 interest in researching education systems and policies—and especially their impact on youth of color and Black girls—stems from her study abroad experience while completing an M.S. in higher education at the Syracuse University School of Education. “My…
Aligning One’s Passion: SOE’s Higher Education Administration Degree Supports Shane Nelson’s G’19 Mission-Driven Work
Shane D. Nelson G’19 says he redefined his personal mission while studying at Syracuse University, in large part because the School of Education’s higher education M.S. program is so focused on self-reflection. “I always say that my mission on this…
“How K-12 Book Bans Affect Higher Education.”
Kal Alston, professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Education, was quoted in the Inside Higher Ed story “How K-12 Book Bans Affect Higher Education.” Alston, an expert on the philosophy of education, discussed her concerns…
CAS in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Addresses Unique Needs of College Student-Athletes
The Department of Higher Education in the School of Education is expanding their curriculum offerings to prepare current and future higher education professionals (e.g., advisors, administrators and coaches) to learn how to support and advocate for the success of intercollegiate…
“Lawn Games, Anyone?”
Rob Hradsky, vice president for the student experience, and Meredith Davis, associate vice president for student engagement, were interviewed for the Inside Higher Education story “Lawn Games, Anyone?” The article highlights how colleges across the nation have attempted to create…
“Academic Minute: Speech Disorders in Children”
Jonathan Preston, assistant professor of communications sciences and disorders in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed for the feature “Academic Minute: Speech Disorders in Children.” The Academic Minute “features professors from top institutions around…
Higher Education for Veterans: Syracuse Has Gone Above and Beyond
Chancellor and President Kent Syverud and Michael Haynie, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, and founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), were featured in the Inside Higher Ed…
Warrior Scholar Project Opens Opportunities for Veterans
The Warrior Scholar Project, which is being hosted at Syracuse this week, was featured on Spectrum News. Darryl Forster, a fellow with the Warrior Scholar Projects says, “By doing the Warrior Scholar Project, you either find out that academia is definitely…