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Emerita Professors Reflect on Their Distinguished Careers in STEM

Four women STEM faculty members, all longtime members of the University community, have recently retired with emerita status, but they leave behind a significant legacy—as
Emerita Professors Reflect on Their Distinguished Careers in STEM

Remembering a Maxwell Torchbearer: Michael O. Sawyer

While many have helped to shape the Maxwell School’s first 100 years, perhaps no one person embodies the spirit, mission and purpose of the school
News Staff July 5, 2024

Maxwell’s First Female Full-Time Professor Was an ‘Indomitable Presence’

Marguerite J. Fisher G’42  joined the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs faculty in August 1943, as war raged across the globe. While the
News Staff July 5, 2024
Maxwell’s First Female Full-Time Professor Was an ‘Indomitable Presence’

Scientists Spin Up a New Way to Unlock Black Hole Mysteries

Black holes are among the most studied but least understood cosmic phenomena for astrophysicists. While not technically a "hole," these objects derive their name from
Dan Bernardi July 5, 2024
Scientists Spin Up a New Way to Unlock Black Hole Mysteries

Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities

Syracuse University will play a leading role in advancing Central New York’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities thanks to $40 million in new funds made available to
News Staff July 3, 2024
Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities

Whitman School Names Inaugural Albert and Betty Hill Professor

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has recently named Professor Natarajan Balasubramanian the inaugural Albert & Betty Hill Professor, effective July 1. With a
Dawn McWilliams July 2, 2024
Whitman School Names Inaugural Albert and Betty Hill Professor

In Memoriam: Life Trustee H. John Riley Jr. ’61

On his journey from his first job in a corporate mailroom to the executive suite, H. John Riley Jr. ’61 often credited the education and
Eileen Korey July 2, 2024

Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study ‘Community Coalescence’

Each fermented food—kombucha, sauerkraut or sourdough bread—is the result of an active, unique microbiome, which is the microbial community in a particular environment. A sourdough
News Staff July 2, 2024
Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study ‘Community Coalescence’

University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24

Lynn Conway H’24, a renowned computer scientist who received an honorary degree during the University’s Commencement in May, died June 9 in Michigan. She was
News Staff July 1, 2024
University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24

What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Wondering where you can catch fireworks this Fourth of July holiday? We have rounded up a list of where you can watch them. Monday, July
News Staff July 1, 2024
What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

The museum studies program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' School of Design has received a $28,000 grant from Buffalo-based Fisher-Price, Inc. to
Erica Blust July 1, 2024
Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

AirOrangeX Upgrade: Wi-Fi for All

On Tuesday, July 9, the AirOrangeX wireless network will transition to a new model that does not require users to log in with a username
Eric Ferguson July 1, 2024
AirOrangeX Upgrade: Wi-Fi for All

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies

Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), will become the
News Staff June 28, 2024

100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School

The Maxwell School is proud to share its 100th birthday with alumna Rosalind “Roz” Rudolph ’44 of Los Angeles, California. Born on July 30, 1924,
Jessica Youngman June 28, 2024
100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School

2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The
News Staff June 28, 2024
2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

IDJC Launches New Poll With Ipsos That Tracks Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement, Democracy

University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC), in partnership with Ipsos, is launching a new poll that measures attitudes toward civic engagement, democracy and
Genaro Armas June 27, 2024
IDJC Launches New Poll With Ipsos That Tracks Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement, Democracy

What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

With meteorologists predicting this summer to be one of the hottest summers on record, it is important to know how to keep cool this summer.
News Staff June 27, 2024
What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by
John Boccacino June 27, 2024
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars