Tag: international
Dean of students discusses work with #NotAgainSU protesters
Marianne Thomson spoke about her behind-the-scenes work with student protesters over the past two weeks at a press conference on Thursday. Read More »
SU opener for Bandersnatch 2019 talks upbringing, music
Student DJ, Troyce Pitones, will open for headliner Koffee at Bandersnatch 2019. Pitones talks about growing up in London, gaining an international taste in music and his plans for Friday's concert. Read More »
Syracuse Fashion Week showcases local designers, fundraises for charity
Syracuse Fashion Week kicks off Thursday. Fashion shows will feature local models and clothing from local fashion boutiques. Read More »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read More »
Choosing where to study abroad can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be
Can’t decide where to study abroad? Here are some tips to help narrow down your dream destination. Read More »
‘A fantastic route’: How Syracuse benefits from Scandinavia-to-US college soccer movement
Syracuse has opened a new realm in its recruiting by breaking into the Norwegian and Scandinavian markets. College Scholarships USA is their main help. Read More »
Westcott Street Cultural Fair stays true to its cause 27 years later
The 27th annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair took place on Sunday and featured more than 70 local artisans, performers and community organizations. Read More »
Westcott Street Cultural fair to commence Sunday, celebrate neighborhood pride
Food, music and vendors will fill the streets of the Westcott neighborhood on Sunday for the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair. Read More »
Kitty Hoynes shaves 555 heads for childhood cancer
For the 14th year in a row, men, women and children went bald for childhood cancer and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Read More »
Pop-up food market offers international cuisine and sparks cultural conversation
My Lucky Tummy brings together Syracuse residents of all backgrounds by hosting a multicultural dinner several times a year. Read More »
Thanksgiving on campus gives international students a home away from home
Hendricks Chapel will host a Thanksgiving celebration for international students who are unable to travel home for the break. Read More »
SUNY-ESF to celebrate International Education Week with cultural events, free food
SUNY-ESF will host a cultural showcase and other internationalization events for International Education Week. Read More »
The 7 stages of dealing with loss... of your friends going abroad
Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt takes you step by step through the seven stages of grief when friends go abroad. He comes forward to let his readers know they are not alone. Read More »
Newborn technology project at Rice University up for $100 million grant
The NEST360˚ initiative at Rice University is a finalist for the $100 million MacArthur Fellowship, which enhance the program to save the lives of more infants. Read More »
Syracuse University students confirmed safe after London terrorist attacks
Seven people were killed and dozens of others were injured Saturday night after attackers ran down pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed individuals in the Borough Market area. Read More »
Why some students spent a semester off campus — but didn’t go abroad
There are dozens of options to study abroad while at Syracuse University, but some off-campus options keep students in U.S. to focus on their future careers. Read More »
Packing to study abroad is not light work
Abroad columnist Saniya More struggled with getting her bags to the airline's weight limit, but while she was packing, she remembered what motivated her to study in London for a semester. Read More »
Asian students comment on implications of a Trump presidency heading into Inauguration Day
Asian students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF comment on the inflammatory comments and cultural implications Donald Trump may bring to his presidential term. Read More »
Verbal Blends Poetry expands, looks ahead into 10th year
Fifteen years ago, Cedric Bolton had an idea to engage students using spoken word poetry. Now, that idea has grown into a program that hosts a number of poetry events every semester at SU. Read More »
Slutzker Center Director Pat Burak goes beyond her job description when helping students
Pat Burak serves as a resource for international students as the director of the Slutzker Center for International Services, in addition to teaching an honors course on Russian Literature. Read More »
International students discuss education experience in the U.S.
Almost one in ten of Syracuse University's student body is an international student. Five students offered their opinions and experiences with the United States' education system. Read More »
Study finds rise in number of first-time freshmen applicants accepted
A report released by The National Association for College Admission Counseling found that colleges are accepting more applicants overall — despite an increase in the amount of student applications. Read More »
Tsingtao is a sweet beer with notes of apples and honey
Tsingtao is one of the best selling beers in China and is made, packaged and imported from there. Columnist Max Darrow said that it was one of his favorite beers that he has reviewed all semester. Read More »
Political philosophy conference to come to SU, feature world-renowned philosophers
Syracuse University will be hosting an international political philosophy conference from Friday to Saturday. The conference will feature several world-renowned philosophers. Read More »