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Bellot, Geiss Named Class of 2023 Senior Class Marshals
Simone Bellot and Michael “MP” Geiss have been named the University’s Class of 2023 Senior Class Marshals. Bellot and Geiss will represent their graduating class and lead the student procession during the 2023 Commencement ceremony. Throughout their senior year, Bellot…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Anthony Y.C. Yeh G’49, an Innovator at the Intersection of Engineering and Business
After earning a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Anthony Y.C. Yeh G’49 returned to his native country determined to help the throngs of refugees fleeing into Hong Kong from mainland China. He…
Social Differences, Social Justice Cluster Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium
On March 31, the Social Differences, Social Justice research cluster hosted its inaugural symposium, crossing interdisciplinary boundaries to showcase student and faculty research related to equity, social justice and global transformation. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities…
Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Highlights Global Differences in Responding to Humanitarian Crises
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his offensive into the sovereign nation of Ukraine on Feb. 24, it not only created a violent international conflict that has pitted Ukrainians against Russians, it also generated a widespread humanitarian crisis. As a…
4 Selected to Attend Prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Institutes
Four Syracuse University students have been selected to participate in the highly competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) junior summer institutes. PPIA fellows are rising seniors who are committed to pursuing a master’s degree in public policy or international…
Two New Student Members Named to the Community Review Board
The Community Review Board (CRB) has announced that two students, Hunter Luke ’25 and Adia Santos ’23, have joined its membership and begun in their new roles. The CRB reviews appeals of civilian complaints regarding Department of Public Safety (DPS)…
Michael Steele, Former Republican National Committee Chair, to Deliver 2022 Borgognoni Lecture April 4
Can religious faith be compatible with public service? Should it be embraced, or feared? To consider these questions, faculty, students and staff, along with the Central New York community, are invited to this year’s Borgognoni Lecture with speaker Michael Steele…
Juniors Cordiana Cozier, Matthew Cufari and Ellen Jorgensen Named 2022 Goldwater Scholars
Three Syracuse University juniors—Cordiana Cozier, Matthew Cufari and Ellen Jorgensen—have been selected for the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. This is the first time Syracuse…
Ukrainians Fleeing To the European Union For Safety
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Morning Consult story “Europe Has Embraced Ukraine’s Struggle. But Without Long-Term Planning, It Could Become a Nightmare.” Khalil discussed the current Russia Ukraine conflict and the…
Maxwell School Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2023 U.S. News Rankings
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs ranks No. 1 in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year, Maxwell shares the top ranking with Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and…