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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later
Feb. 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s history as Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Since then, members of the University faculty and staff have studied and gained insights into the defensive and military dynamics of both Ukraine and…
Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization
Syracuse University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois, the annual NAFSA Simon awards celebrate outstanding commitment…
Student Leaders Dylan France ’24 and Andi-Rose Oates ’26 Becoming Agents of Change Who Amplify Black Voices (Podcast)
Syracuse University has a proud and storied tradition of honoring Black History Month through a series of engaging and thought-provoking student-run programs, events and discussions occurring through March 3 on campus. The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Existing Outside…
Expert Discusses Unspecified National Security Threat
House Intelligence Committee Chair, Rep. Mike Turner, disclosed a serious national security threat to Congress, urging President Biden to declassify related information. The vague warning prompted calls for calm from lawmakers. One official suggested the threat involves Russian capabilities in…
No Ally Pays Any Bill
During a campaign stop, former US President Donald Trump said he might encourage Russians “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that have not met certain defense obligations to be in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. For reporters…
Pandemic Journaling Project makes new home at Syracuse University
A repository of data detailing the deeply personal experiences of more than 1,800 people living during the COVID pandemic will be available to researchers for the first time on Feb. 15. The Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP) offers insight into people’s…
$1.5M Grant Expands Study of ‘Pay to Stay’ Fees for Incarcerated Individuals
Gabriela Kirk-Werner, assistant professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is among a trio of researchers who have received a $1.5 million grant from Arnold Ventures to analyze the relationship between the prison system, politics and…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Feb. 5
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Nina Brown (Newhouse): Time Sean McFate (Maxwell): The Mirror I Fox News Matt Huber (Maxwell):The New Yorker Robert Nassau (Law): The Associated Press…
Postdoctoral Scholars Play a Unique and Valuable Role at the University
Postdoctoral scholars are unique campus community members in an uncommon space. They are continual learners, but they’re far from being students. As full-time researchers, they work in many different academic disciplines, hoping to produce new knowledge alongside faculty mentors, laboratory…
Catherine Herrold Receives Award to Study Locally Led Development in Serbia
Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received the 2023 University of Maryland Do Good Institute and Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)…