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News from September 2024

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Professor Eunjung Kim awarded National Humanities Center Fellowship

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 27, 2024

Eunjun Kim, an associate professor of cultural foundations of education in the School of Education and of women’s and gender studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2024-25 National Humanities Center (NHC) Fellowship.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in Oswego County in August compared to previous month

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Oswego County in August compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Oswego County schools welcomed 17,495 students in 2022-23 school year

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Oswego County ranked 24th highest in enrollment numbers among New York State schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Oswego County in week ending Sept. 21

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Madison County in 2022-23 school year

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.5% in Madison County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Office selects two new fellows for diversity initiatives

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has selected Diane Crawford and Qingyi Yu as the recipients of this year’s ODI Administrative and Research Fellowships, respectively. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the administrative fellowship as part of its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility on campus while also supporting leadership and professional development for University employees.

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Chancellor addresses health care benefits and financial status at Syracuse University Senate meeting

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate, providing updates on various topics, including university climate and shared governance. He touched on the issue of health care benefits, acknowledging the challenges faced by employees with their third-party administrator, Excellus.

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Whitman rises to No. 40 in U.S. News undergraduate business rankings

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management's undergraduate business program has climbed to No. 40 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. This marks a significant rise from its previous positions at No. 47 last year and No. 51 two years ago, representing the highest ranking for Whitman by U.S. News in over a decade.

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Laufey performs at launch party for Syracuse University's new master's music business program

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Laufey performed at an exclusive launch party for Syracuse University’s new music business master’s program at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles. The event, held on Tuesday night, featured performances of “From the Start” and other songs from her album “Bewitched.”

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Billy Joel and Sting announce joint performance at JMA Wireless Dome

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Billy Joel and Sting have announced a one-night-only performance at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, April 11, 2025. Both artists will perform their most beloved songs from their careers. This event marks Billy Joel’s eighth appearance at the JMA Dome and his first since 2015. It will be Sting’s first solo performance at the venue; he previously performed there twice with The Police in 1982 and 1984.

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Adam '96 & Amy Fazackerley named co-chairs of Syracuse Libraries Advisory Board

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Syracuse University Libraries has announced that Adam Fazackerley, a 1996 graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and Amy Fazackerley will co-chair the Libraries Advisory Board starting in fall 2024. The couple, based in Alexandria, Virginia, are co-founders of Lay-n-Go, LLC, which was listed on the Inc. 5000 list in 2022. They have been members of the Libraries Advisory Board since 2019.

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Karen Doherty named associate dean for faculty affairs at Syracuse University

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Karen Doherty, a professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been appointed as A&S' associate dean for faculty affairs. In this role, Doherty will collaborate with department chairs and academic units to develop strategic faculty hiring and retention plans, assist in onboarding new faculty, create support networks for faculty, and liaise with the Office of Faculty Affairs. She will also support efforts related to promotion and tenure, manage regular review and leave processes, assess college governance and policy...

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Community conversation event set for Oct. 22

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Do you care about the future of democracy, civic engagement, and civil dialogue? Do you believe our campus community would benefit from meaningful, constructive, and respectful conversations on important issues facing society, including those that are relevant to the upcoming presidential election? If so, you are invited to participate in “Life Together: A Community Conversation for Election Season and Beyond” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for dinner. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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University remembers former Dean Richard 'Dick' Phillips

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Richard “Dick” Phillips, dean emeritus of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University, passed away on July 10 in Colorado at the age of 90. Phillips, who led the chapel during the 1980s and 1990s, was a native of Missouri and earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University in 1957. He later obtained a master’s degree in theology from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado, in 1960 and became a Methodist minister.

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Guide to coffee spots on and off Syracuse University campus

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

As National Coffee Day approaches on Sunday, Sept. 29, coffee enthusiasts around Syracuse University are preparing to celebrate. SU News has compiled a list of recommended spots both on and off-campus for students and faculty to enjoy their favorite coffee.

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NSF awards grant to iSchool professor for wireless communications study

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $250,000 out of a total of $800,000 under a three-year research grant to a faculty member in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) to study Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum management for the next era of wireless communication services.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Onondaga County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Oswego County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Syracuse Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.