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Syracuse University News Launches LinkedIn Channel
Looking for another way to stay connected to all the news happening at Syracuse University? Syracuse University News is now on LinkedIn. Catch up on highlights from Syracuse University News on its newest channel with stories, profiles and podcasts about…
Barbara Opar Receives 2023 Libraries Distinguished Service Award
The Syracuse University Libraries Assembly selection panel chose Barbara Opar ’73, G’74, librarian for architecture and French language and literature, as the 2023 recipient of the Libraries’ Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the Libraries’ holiday and recognition…
Tanya Williamson Named Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s New Assistant Vice President
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace Almandrez has announced the selection of Tanya Williamson as the inaugural assistant vice president in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Williamson, who currently serves as associate director of diversity, equity and…
Syracuse University’s Football Team Bowl-Bound, Will Play South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl
For the second straight season, the Syracuse University football team has qualified for a bowl game, the first time the Orange have secured back-to-back postseason appearances since the 2012 and 2013 seasons. After closing out the regular season with a…
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…