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Prof. Ortiz Offers Expertise On The Recent Change In Television’s Representation Of Childbirth

Rebecca Ortiz, associate professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Salon article “How TV has embraced the traumatic side of the
Julia Mazzer Jan. 23, 2023

Annual Summer Study Abroad Fair to Be Held Jan. 26

On Jan. 26, students, faculty and staff are invited to the annual Summer Study Abroad Fair, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ashley Barletta Jan. 20, 2023
Annual Summer Study Abroad Fair to Be Held Jan. 26

How Exactly Did ‘The Harlem Shake’ Get So Big?

Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program at Newhouse, was interviewed for the MTV News article “What Makes A Hit? The Legacy Of 'Harlem Shake'
Julia Mazzer Jan. 20, 2023

‘Ultra’ Strength: ITS Online Learning Services Helps Ease Transition to New Blackboard Version

Beginning with the Fall 2024 term, all University Blackboard courses will be offered in Ultra Course View, an entirely redesigned approach to Blackboard courses both
Eric Ferguson Jan. 19, 2023
‘Ultra’ Strength: ITS Online Learning Services Helps Ease Transition to New Blackboard Version

Sad News About Red-Tailed Hawk SU-Sue

Syracuse University's resident female red-tailed hawk SU-Sue has died. Several people reported to the Department of Public Safety that a hawk was on the ground
News Staff Jan. 19, 2023
Sad News About Red-Tailed Hawk SU-Sue

2023 ‘Understanding Islam’ Series Being Held in Bird Library

Muslim Student Life, Hendricks Chapel and the Muslim Students Association are hosting a six-week lecture and discussion series titled “Understanding Islam” beginning  Tuesday, Jan. 31,
Cristina Hatem Jan. 19, 2023
2023 ‘Understanding Islam’ Series Being Held in Bird Library

Getting to the ‘Point’: Powerful Computing Helps Identify Potential New Treatments for Coronaviruses

Coronaviruses, such as the one that causes COVID-19, have numerous protruding spikes salting their surfaces. When a coronavirus raises one of these spike proteins—like opening
News Staff Jan. 19, 2023
Getting to the ‘Point’: Powerful Computing Helps Identify Potential New Treatments for Coronaviruses

Lifetime Achievement Honor for Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and the Environment

Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and the Environment in the Maxwell School, has received the American Association of Geographers’ (AAG) Lifetime Achievement Honor.
Jessica Youngman Jan. 19, 2023
Lifetime Achievement Honor for Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and the Environment

University Preparing to Celebrate Chinese Culture During Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is a time of hope, representing an opportunity for Asian people everywhere to gather with family and
John Boccacino Jan. 19, 2023
University Preparing to Celebrate Chinese Culture During Lunar New Year

Learn Skills for Loving the Body You’re in With The Body Project Virtual Workshop

The prevalence of diagnosed eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, are on the rise in the U.S., as Johns Hopkins All
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Learn Skills for Loving the Body You’re in With The Body Project Virtual Workshop

Syracuse University Announces 2023 Unsung Heroes for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee has announced the 2023 Unsung Hero Award winners: Nichole Henry, Candice Ogbu, Thomas
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Syracuse University Announces 2023 Unsung Heroes for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

ACC Academic Leaders Network Representatives Selected

Syracuse University has selected five faculty members as this year’s Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Leaders Network (ALN) representatives. The leaders network program facilitates networking
Diane Stirling Jan. 18, 2023
ACC Academic Leaders Network Representatives Selected

Grants Available for Scholarly Projects on Racial Wealth Gap

Grant funding is available to Syracuse University Ph.D. (or equivalent) scholars who have compelling projects that examine the issue of the racial wealth gap in
Diane Stirling Jan. 18, 2023
Grants Available for Scholarly Projects on Racial Wealth Gap

Women in Leadership Hosting Digital Communication Talk With Erica Dhawan Feb. 10

Are you undermining your own presentations or even emails and texts, without knowing it? The Women in Leadership Initiative is pleased to bring leadership expert,
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Women in Leadership Hosting Digital Communication Talk With Erica Dhawan Feb. 10

Iris St. Meran to Emcee 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Iris St. Meran, a news reporter for WSYR-TV in Syracuse, will serve as emcee for the University's 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dara Harper Jan. 18, 2023
Iris St. Meran to Emcee 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers 2023 Winter Message to the University Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud shared his 2023 Winter Message to the University community in a virtual message. Below is the text of his remarks. Greetings! I
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Chancellor Kent Syverud Delivers 2023 Winter Message to the University Community

University Begins 2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition

From Jan. 29-March 25, the University will participate in the Campus Race to Zero Waste, a national competition of colleges and universities from across the
Lydia Krayenhagen Jan. 18, 2023
University Begins 2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition

Researchers Reject 30-Year-Old Paradigm: Emergence of Forests Did Not Reduce CO2 in Atmosphere

It’s hard to imagine our planet without trees. From providing wildlife habitat to reducing erosion and absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, trees play
Dan Bernardi Jan. 17, 2023
Researchers Reject 30-Year-Old Paradigm: Emergence of Forests Did Not Reduce CO2 in Atmosphere