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‘You Have Arrived!’ Commencement Speaker Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 Encourages Class of 2023 to ‘Never Play It Safe’ (Video)
As a graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87 was no stranger to protesting whenever she thought an injustice was occurring. It was all part of Shalala’s plan to never…
Syracuse Center of Excellence Announces New Co-Chairs of Industry Partners Council
The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems at Syracuse University (SyracuseCoE) is proud to announce the appointment of Yu Chen and Scott MacBain from Carrier Corporation as the new co-chairs of the SyracuseCoE Industry Partner Council. In…
Faculty and Staff Leaders Encouraged to Enroll in Upcoming Crucial Conversations Workshop Series
“One of the best training sessions I have ever had at the University.” “I believe all leadership should be required to take this course … the content is relevant to all levels of management/supervision.” “This subject matter is so critical—the…
Emerging Global Leaders Malique Lewis ’24 and Julius Rauch ’24 Gain Valuable Skills at Prestigious West Point Conference
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a training ground that produces the country’s next generation of military leaders. For three days earlier this spring, two of the University’s emerging student leaders—Malique Lewis ’24 and Julius Rauch ’24—were…
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 role Syracuse University played in his successes during a conversation-style event at 2 p.m. on…
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 served as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) since July 2022,…
Women in Leadership Initiative Launches 2nd Cohort Experience
Continuing its mission to make the University a pacesetter among higher education institutions for cultivating women leaders, Syracuse University’s Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL) announces an open call for applications for its second cohort experience. The initiative’s cohort offering creates…
New Sustainability Leadership Program Aims to Create Visionary and Ethical Leaders
Climate change and environmental degradation are among the greatest challenges facing our planet. Humanity has solutions in hand to address the impacts of climate change, yet we are not making the necessary adjustments quickly enough. Sustainability leaders can help address…
Kelly Chandler-Olcott Named Dean of the School of Education
Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of Kelly Chandler-Olcott as dean of the Syracuse University School of Education (SOE). She has served as interim dean since 2021, during which time she has led…
Behzad Mortazavi Named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the selection of Behzad Mortazavi as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Mortazavi comes to Syracuse University from the University of Alabama’s College of Arts and…