Syracuse University chancellor Kent Syverud Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud was appointed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Academic Advisory Council for a three-year term. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com) SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is one of eight new college leaders tapped to advise the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The advisory group will tackle issues of security and emergency preparedness on college campuses. It also works with DHS to on recruiting students and creating and research and career opportunities for students in cybersecurity and public service. Syverud was sworn in by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson at a meeting in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday. He will serve on the DHS's Academic Advisory Council for a three-year term. Reporter Julie McMahon covers Syracuse University and Syracuse city schools.
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