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From Quad to Commission: Kristen Northrop Reflects on Raising 2 US Army Officers at Syracuse University
While her sons were training to become officers in the military, Kristen Northrop had a rare vantage point to observe their development from her office at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Two of Kristen’s three sons, William Northrop…
First Year Seminar Rewarding for Students, Faculty and Staff Alike
The First Year Seminar (FYS 101) was established at Syracuse University in 2021 with the goal of helping incoming students create meaningful and rewarding connections with faculty, staff and each other. The potential benefits to new students were clear, but…
Melinda Dermody Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Success at Syracuse University Libraries
Syracuse University Libraries recently promoted Melinda Dermody to associate dean for academic success, after successfully filling the role in an interim capacity for over a year. Dermody has 25 years of leadership and management experience in academic libraries and brings…
‘All Foods Fit’: Meet Assistant Director of Nutrition Management, Ashley Russo-Leone
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Auxiliary Services and Food Services are excited to introduce Ashley Russo-Leone as the new assistant director of nutrition management. After earning a master’s degree in nutrition science from the David B. Falk College…
Shawn Loner’s Goal: Helping Students Succeed
Shawn Loner sees his role as helping graduate students navigate their journey at Syracuse University—from transitioning to University life to considering post-University careers and everything in between. Loner, assistant director of professional and career development in the Graduate School, has…
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Selects 2 Staff Members for Administrative Fellowship
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has announced that Jorge A. Castillo and Amy Messersmith have been awarded the ODI Administrative Fellowship. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the fellowship in an effort to further…
Center for Sustainable Community Solutions and Environmental Finance Center Announces New Director
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is pleased to announce the transition of Melissa Young into a new role as director of the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions-Environmental Finance Center (CSCS-EFC) at Syracuse University. CSCS-EFC is housed within the…
7 New Representatives Added to the Board of Trustees
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Dean Michael Speaks and Kathleen (Kati) Foley as representatives to the Board of Trustees. Speaks, dean of the School of Architecture, has been named the academic dean representative to the board, and Foley, project director…
Search Committee Appointed to Identify University’s Next Chief Information Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the members of the search committee charged with identifying Syracuse University’s next chief information officer. The chief information officer reports directly to Chancellor Syverud and oversees Information Technology Services (ITS), which provides centralized technology and…
Hendricks Chapel Welcomes New Chaplains
Hendricks Chapel is excited to welcome three new chaplains for the 2023-24 academic year. Established in 1930 as a home for all faiths and place for all people, Hendricks Chapel has witnessed significant increases in student engagement in recent years…