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A Home-Grown Path for Future Physicists
Many Syracuse-area youth dream of one day following in the footsteps of their Syracuse University athletic heroes like Carmelo Anthony, Donovan McNabb and ’Cuse women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack. Ruell Branch grew up with a different source of inspiration. During…
Graduating City of Syracuse Technical Students Connect With Facilities Staff in New Pilot Program
Ask recent Syracuse City School District (SCSD) graduate Marie Malkoske her favorite part about being on campus this spring, and she’ll tell you it was getting grease and dirt on her face. For Malkoske, getting her hands—and face—dirty was just…
‘Belonging in Education’: Sarah Gentile Looks to Improve Experiences for All Students
Sarah Gentile G’03, G’22 describes herself as passionate about equity, inclusion, dignity and belonging in education. Already director of fine arts for the West Genesee Central School District in Camillus, Gentile recently became the district’s coordinator of diversity, equity, and…
“Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation success, expert says.”
Joanna Masingila, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence and professor of mathematics and mathematics education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation…
“Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates”
George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates.” Theoharis, who previously served as the associate dean…
“‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in the Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “‘Psychologically it’s time’: Some Syracuse-area schools are ready to make masks optional.” Larsen, an expert on epidemiology and infectious disease, explained how both…
Syracuse University Internships for Area High School Students Turns Into ‘Something Special’
High school students running around the Syracuse University campus with blow torches . . . what could possibly go wrong? University Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala admits that thought crossed his mind when Cydney Johnson, vice president…
Syracuse University Partners With Syracuse City School District to Provide Pathways to Higher Learning
Syracuse University embraces its commitment to promoting positive change that simultaneously advances knowledge and opportunity for all citizens. A large part of that commitment is providing access to a Syracuse University education to local high school students. In partnership with…
University Provides COVID Testing Support to Syracuse Community
In late November, New York state designated many parts of Onondaga County as COVID-19 “orange zones,” geographic areas experiencing a growing COVID-19 positivity rate. The designation forced the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) to suspend in-person instruction, creating significant challenges…