SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE
A research study on the economic mobility of children affected by parental divorce, co-authored by Leonard Lopoo, associate professor of public administration in the Maxwell School, is featured on The Economist and on Pew Charitable Trusts and PhysOrg.com web sites. The study results were also covered by the the Washington Times and National Review.
Dick Case’s Post-Standard column featured Marvin Druger, professor emeritus of biology in The College of Arts and Sciences, and his new memoir “The Misadventures of Marvin,” published by Syracuse University Press.
The Post-Standard noted that Roosevelt Wright, associate professor in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, will receive a Community Service award at the upcoming NAACP Syracuse/Onondaga Freedom Awards Banquet.
Saturday’s Say Yes to Education family leadership conference held at the University’s Life Sciences Complex was briefly reported by the Post-Standard.
The School of Architecture is featured in a Syracuse.com video focusing on computer-controlled fabrication of shade screens for the Marcellus Street green home on the city’s near west side.
A video posted on Syracuse.com about the High School Press Day at the Newhouse School features an introduction and comments by Charlotte Grimes, Knight Chair in Political Reporting at the Newhouse School.
An Associated Press story about women working as professional rock-climbing guides mentions the Outing Club at Syracuse University.
FACULTY QUOTES
School of Information Studies Dean and Trustee Professor Elizabeth D. Liddy’s views on natural language processing in search engines of the future are noted in a Washington Post article about the history and future of techniques and algorithms used by search programs on the Internet.
Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, is quoted in an ABC News story on fan reactions following the last episode of “Lost”; a Wall Street Journal article on “Lost” final episode viewership; and Christian Science Monitor and WTOP-Washington, D.C. radio stories on the legacies and final broadcasts of “Law and Order,” “Lost” and other TV dramas.
Syracuse University has signed The Coca-Cola Company as the official non-alcoholic beverage partner of the University and Syracuse University Athletics. The agreement, which took effect on July 1, comes after a competitive year-long strategic evaluation process, led by a working…
The earliest memories Scott Tainsky has involve playing sports and watching the golden age of Big East Conference basketball with stars like Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin and Syracuse University star Pearl Washington. Now, as a father of two children who play…
The latest recipient of the Maxwell School’s Cramer Horizon Award has embodied the ideals of its namesakes, Gerald ’52, H’10 and Daphna Cramer, through his professional endeavors, philanthropy and commitment to engaged citizenship. Throughout his remarkable career, honoree Elliot J….
The Whitman School received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight into Academia magazine, a measure of an institution’s individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance the core values of inclusive excellence and belonging through programs,…
Campus Planning, Design and Construction, CenTrio Energy, and local contractors are continuing their work on the campus steam distribution system in the West Campus area. To continue necessary sidewalk replacements along the east boundary of the Raynor Avenue lot, the…
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