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A “Lost” Portrait Found

A rediscovered 18th‑century portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds—long considered “missing” by scholars—inspires this year’s Ray Smith Symposium. The event will convene international scholars and curators to examine how portraits have shaped fame, status and social hierarchies.

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Tom Hanks to Star in Film Adaptation of Saunders’ Book

A&S creative writing professor and acclaimed author George Saunders G’88 is joining forces with Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks to bring his celebrated novel “Lincoln in the Bardo” to the screen.

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J. Michael Haynie Appointed Chancellor and President of Syracuse University

The Air Force veteran, academic innovator, scholar and longtime University leader will serve as the 13th chancellor of Syracuse University.


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