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Nominate an Unsung Hero for Syracuse University’s 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Each year, Syracuse University hosts the largest MLK Jr. Celebration held on any college campus. As part of the program, several community members who have embodied the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will receive Unsung Hero Awards….
Reminiscing on 50 Years of Bird Library With Architectural Librarian Barbara Opar ’73, G’74
In the fall of 1972, Syracuse University took a bold step to shape the future of libraries on campus when the Ernest Stevenson Bird Library opened. Up to that point, libraries were dark spaces where students conducted their research or…
Office of the University Ombuds Releases 2021-22 Annual Report
The Office of the University Ombuds has released its annual report, covering the period from July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. New in this year’s report is the comparison of data for this year as well as the previous two years….
Nominations Sought for Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence
The Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence seeks to recognize members of the University community who have made invaluable contributions to Syracuse University in two overarching ways—first through commitment to scholarship and research that contributes to new understandings of the world and…
Kristin Jeter ’14, G’17 Appointed Access Services Librarian
Kristin Jeter ’14, G’17 was recently appointed as an access services librarian at Syracuse University Libraries. In her new role, Jeter will be responsible for supporting student achievement and success through access and circulation of the Libraries’ collections and resources. Jeter,…
Michelle K. Mitchell Joins Libraries as Reference and Instruction Librarian
Michelle K. Mitchell recently joined Syracuse University Libraries as reference and instruction librarian. In this role she will be responsible for supporting student achievement and success through reference support, outreach and liaison partnerships, and instruction. Prior to joining Syracuse University,…
Exploring Syracuse University’s Future Through the Academic Strategic Plan: ‘A Roadmap to the Future We Collectively Create’ on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
The Syracuse University campus community is embarking on an important five-year journey of self-discovery and self-improvement, revamping its Academic Strategic Plan (ASP) to position itself as a leading global institution that attracts the best students and accomplished faculty who are…
Indaria Jones ’14 Joins LaunchPad as New Program Manager
Indaria Jones ’14 recently joined the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries as new program manager. Jones is a seasoned Syracuse community builder and business development specialist who has been active with the LaunchPad as an alumna. In her new…
In Memoriam: Robert ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Former Chief of Public Safety
Shortly after Robert “Robbie” Robinson became the University’s chief of public safety in October 1993, he had a “chance encounter” with James K. Duah-Agyeman, who was then the director of the Center for Academic Achievement in the Division of Student…
Breana Nieves Vergara Strives to Cultivate Enriching Mentorship Opportunities for Students
Not having access to a formal peer mentoring program didn’t hold back Syracuse native Breana Nieves Vergara as she made her way through Ithaca College as a sociology major. Her academic program was small enough that Nieves Vergara never struggled…