News

New Research Examines Echo Chambers and Political Attitudes on Social Media

What is the role of social media in shaping our political attitudes? New research published in Nature sets out to understand whether and how the
Ellen Mbuqe July 31, 2023

Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received two new prizes for her first book, “The
News Staff July 28, 2023
Tessa Murphy’s ‘Creole Archipelago’ Garners Elsa Goveia Book Prize and 2022 Mary Alice and Philip Boucher Book Prize

New Leadership Structure Announced at Whitman School; J. Michael Haynie to Serve as Executive Dean, Alexander McKelvie to Continue Service as Interim Dean

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced a new leadership structure at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management—designed to advance and accelerate growth opportunities
News Staff July 28, 2023

New Awards Program Celebrating Alumni Entrepreneurship to Be Held in November; Applications Now Open

The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving in the Orange community. To recognize the entrepreneurial accomplishments of our graduates, Syracuse University is excited to
News Staff July 28, 2023

Celebrating Otto the Orange (Photo Story)

Fans of Otto the Orange are super excited for Otto's upcoming induction into the Class of 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) Saturday, Aug. 12,
News Staff July 27, 2023
Celebrating Otto the Orange (Photo Story)

Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program in the Maxwell School
News Staff July 27, 2023
Maxwell’s Michael Williams Honored With NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award

James Henderson Named Director, Heidi Hehnly Named Associate Director of BioInspired Institute

James H. (Jay) Henderson, professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as director of the
Diane Stirling July 27, 2023

Tracy Barlok Named Chief Advancement Officer, Gabe Nugent Appointed General Counsel

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced two leadership appointments on his executive team. Tracy Barlok has been named senior vice president and chief advancement officer, and
News Staff July 27, 2023

Jeremy S. Jordan Named Dean of David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

Jeremy S. Jordan, a seasoned academic with extensive experience in sport and recreation management, has been named the next dean of the David B. Falk
Wendy S. Loughlin July 26, 2023

In Memoriam: Minnie Bruce Pratt

In a welcome note on her website, Minnie Bruce Pratt invited visitors to make themselves at home. “I hope you enjoy all the connections here
Eileen Korey July 26, 2023
In Memoriam: Minnie Bruce Pratt

University Remembers Professor Emerita and Scholar Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo

Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, professor emerita of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and an internationally known scholar, teacher, activist, poet and
News Staff July 26, 2023
University Remembers Professor Emerita and Scholar Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo

$1M Gift for Culinary Hub at John A. Lally Athletics Complex Honors Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, H’04

Joseph O. Lampe ’53, L’55, H’04 was the kind of alumnus that every university wants to have—engaged, fiercely loyal, generous, philanthropic and inspiring. Lampe often
Eileen Korey July 26, 2023

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Driscoll Selected for the 2023 Clarke Prize in Water Science

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Driscoll has been selected to receive the 2023 Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Water Science and
Alex Dunbar July 25, 2023
Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Driscoll Selected for the 2023 Clarke Prize in Water Science

School of Architecture, SUNY ESF Faculty Awarded Funding for Research on Racial Wealth Gap

School of Architecture Associate Dean for Research Eliana Abu-Hamdi and Assistant Professor Iman Fayyad, along with Daniel Cronan, assistant professor of landscape architecture at SUNY
Julie Sharkey July 25, 2023
School of Architecture, SUNY ESF Faculty Awarded Funding for Research on Racial Wealth Gap

JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project Continues

Construction continues at the JMA Wireless Dome on the installation of upgraded chairback seating and the introduction of new premium offerings throughout the venue. The change
News Staff July 25, 2023
JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project Continues

Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering: An Invitation to Celebrate on Sacred Land

Diane Schenandoah ’11, Honwadiyenawa'sek ("One who helps them"), is hosting a Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering to be held on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, Monday, Aug. 28,
Dara Harper July 24, 2023
Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering: An Invitation to Celebrate on Sacred Land

International Experiences: Computer Science Students Study Abroad in London

Within weeks of arriving in London, computer science student Jovanni Mosca ’24 knew his semester abroad would be a life-changing experience. He was living just
Alex Dunbar July 20, 2023
International Experiences: Computer Science Students Study Abroad in London

Falk College, UNLV to Launch Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference Next Summer

On July 14, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Sports Innovation and Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with
Matt Michael July 20, 2023
Falk College, UNLV to Launch Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference Next Summer