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Julie J. Padilla ’11, G’12: Past, Present, and Future

Julie Padilla 11, G’12 is a passionate educator and a first-generation college graduate. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Social Studies Education and then a master’s in Literacy Education from Syracuse University. She also holds a master’s in School Building and School District Leadership from Touro College and a doctorate in Educational […]

From Burton Blatt to Barbie—and Everywhere in Between

If you were told that a School of Education alumnus began his post- graduate career as a summer intern at Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, got a permanent job with the media giant because he just kept showing up for work, was then promoted and promoted until he became chief of the company’s domestic movie […]

Five Questions for Chrissy Chamberlain ’05

A former Syracuse Orange rower, Chrissy Chamberlain graduated in 2005 with a B.S. in English and Textual Studies and Inclusive Elementary and Special Education. Also holding a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology from San Diego State University, she is a Certified Professional in Talent Development. Chamberlain joined FICO in 2007 as an education […]

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Professor Nicole Fonger’s New Book Celebrates “Making Algebra Meaningful”

Using her “sketchnotes” method of communicating ideas about mathematics literacy and algebra concepts, Professor Nicole Fonger’s new book seeks to support all learners as they experience algebra as meaningful. Fonger will celebrate the publication of Making Algebra Meaningful: A Visual Approach to Math Literacy for All (Teachers College Press, 2024) on Sept. 12, 2024, with […]

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School of Education Welcomes Six New Faculty Members

Syracuse University School of Education welcomes six new faculty members in fall 2024, with expertise in counseling and counselor education; faculty development; instructional design, development, and evaluation; inclusive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and music education. “I very much look forward to collaborating with our new faculty members, who help to fulfill the […]

Trey Augliano ’27 Named 2024-2025 Intelligence++ Innovation Scholar

Trey Augliano ’27, a student in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has been selected by Syracuse Libraries as its inaugural Intelligence++ Innovation Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious recognition highlights Augliano’s dedication to innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly working with diverse communities. Intelligence ++ is an innovative, interdisciplinary initiative at Syracuse University […]

Shafreya Wilkins ’25: Inclusive Education Fosters Ambition

Shafreya Wilkins ’25 has a vision for the future: operating her own food truck with mini dishes, such as tacos, sliders, truffle fries and slushies for the kids. For Wilkins—who is especially fond of seafood…calamari, oysters, shrimp, sushi… “I love it all,” she says—the food studies program at Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of […]

A group of students in the SENSES Lab

SENSES Lab: Creating Space for Building Community and Pursuing Dreams

Heading down into the basement of Steele Hall, you’ll find students coming and going from Room 001. Some are gathered in a lounge area, one likely controlling the aux on a TV, while others are in DJ or DIY recording booths or working on computers equipped with digital audio workstations. It’s the SENSES Project, a […]

Inside Higher Ed Features InclusiveU: Supporting Student Success for Learners With Disabilities

(Inside Higher Ed | July 20, 2024)  The number of students enrolled in higher education who have a disability has grown over the years, but they still face barriers in completing a certificate or credential. A May report from the US Government Accountability Office found only 21 percent of students with disabilities graduate from college, compared to 38 percent of students […]