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Advocacy and Philanthropy Open New Opportunities for InclusiveU Graduates

A $1 million gift from members of the Allyn family to the Center on Disability and Inclusion will expand career services, alumni connections and community resources for graduates. As the parent of a child with an intellectual disability, Amy Allyn became an accomplished advocate and someone other parents could rely on to help them pave […]

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Linda M. LeMura G’83, G’87 to Receive Honorary Degree at 2026 Commencement

Ground-breaking academic leader and Syracuse University School of Education alumna Linda M. LeMura G’83, G’87, will join a distinguished scientist and educator, a physician and healthcare innovator, a pioneering entrepreneur, a distinguished public servant, and a transformative national leader in higher education when she receives an honorary degree at the 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May […]

Spectrum News Profiles InclusiveU Senior Wyatt Humpf

Syracuse University’s ‘InclusiveU’ program helped turn senior’s challenges into strengths (Spectrum News | April 14, 2026) April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate inclusion and diversity while promoting a deeper understanding of the disability. At Syracuse University, one program is doing exactly that: InclusiveU. Wyatt Humpf is a senior in the […]

The School of Education at AERA 2026

Syracuse University School of Education was well represented by faculty and students—both graduate and undergraduate—at the American Educational Research Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, from April 8 to 12. Syracuse appeared in sessions spanning arts-based research, counseling, curriculum studies, disability studies, educational leadership, indigenous education, instructional technology, literacy, and teacher education. SOE Educational […]

Two SOE Students Among 2026-2027 Remembrance Scholars

Syracuse University School of Education juniors Mason Burley ’27 (Inclusive Adolescent Education/History/Disability Studies) of Webster, NY, and Sydney Kincaid ’27 (Music Education) of Seattle, WA, are among 35 students who have been chosen as 2026-2027 Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars. Active in the campus community, Burley is a Residential Mentor for InclusiveU in Lawrence B. Taishoff […]

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Five Questions for Erin Althen ’03, G’04

Music education alumna Erin Althen ’03, G’04 is the Director of Bands and Chair of the Fine Arts Department at Westhill High School, near Syracuse, NY. She is founder and co-conductor of the Syracuse Youth Wind Symphony and co-founder the Central New York Music Teacher Mentoring Program. A flute and piccolo player, she has performed […]

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School of Education Welcomes Warner Bros. Pictures Executive Jeff Goldstein ’77 as 2026 Convocation Speaker

Syracuse University School of Education (SOE) is pleased to announce that Jeff Goldstein ’77 (Special Education), President of Global Theatrical Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, will address graduates at its 2026 Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Goldstein oversees all aspects of Warner Bros. Pictures’ distribution […]

Eco-crip: CDI, Ganders Lecture Series to Explore Intersections of Disability Identity and the Environment Through Art

Syracuse University School of Education’s Ganders Lecture Series and Center on Disability and Inclusion, along with Syracuse University Art Museum and College of Visual and Performing Arts, welcomes Colombian-American artist and Wynn Newhouse Award recipient Francisco echo Eraso to campus for a two-day artistic residency, which will include a talk and community workshop. On April […]

THRIVE Week 2026: Research-backed Wellness

The science behind THRIVE Week, including research conducted right here at Syracuse University. Advice, tips, and research-backed wellness information collected by Profs. Yanhong Liu, Janine Nieroda, Nadaya Brantley, and Tracey Marchese. TH: Thank Your Host Expressing thanks is polite AND powerful: research shows that gratitude boosts wellbeing, mood, and motivation for both the person giving […]

Alice G. Kendrick ’70, G’79, G’93 to Receive 2026 Tolley Medal

Long-serving and distinguished school leader Alice G. Kendrick ’70, G’79, G’93 will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at the 10th annual One University Awards on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A reception follows in the Heroy Geology Building. Kendrick […]

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Orange Generosity “Ripples” Through Social Work, InclusiveU

At Syracuse University, generosity drives progress—supporting scholarships and internships, immersive experiences and student organizations that connect interests and build community. That’s the “Orange Ripple Effect,” celebrated on Syracuse Giving Day (March 24), when every donor’s support reflects Orange pride and creates synergistic benefits across campus. Support the School of Education’s Giving Day. Help Students Turn Passions into […]

The Daily Orange Reports on Launch of Opening Doors Fund for InclusiveU

(The Daily Orange | March 3, 2026)  After Oakland University barred Micah Fialka-Feldman from living in student dormitories, he advocated for inclusive housing and established himself as a figure in the movement toward inclusive higher education. Now, over 15 years later, Fialka-Feldman co-teaches classes in Syracuse University’s Disability Studies Program and serves as outreach coordinator for InclusiveU, […]