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Jeffrey M. Stanton Named Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Jeffrey M. Stanton, a widely published and respected scholar and a seasoned university administrator, has been appointed associate provost for academic affairs. He succeeds Andria Costello Staniec, who after more than four years as associate provost will step down from…
Q&A: Brexit Vote and the Possible Economic Impacts
British citizens have a weighty decision this week. Stay in or leave the European Union (EU), the economic and political union composed of 28 European countries that they have been part of for decades. Each side of the “Brexit” question…
New App Helps Students, Faculty, Staff Order from Campus Food Services
A new smart phone app is now available to students, faculty and staff, allowing them to order food from Food Services simply by tapping their phone. The app, called Tapingo, aims to make eating on campus more convenient than ever…
Syracuse Helps LIGO Detect Second Pair of Colliding Black Holes
Amber Lenon ’16, who earned a bachelor’s degree in May, was one of the undergraduates whose research confirmed that the signal from the black holes was, indeed, real.
Syracuse to Host International ‘Active and Smart Matter’ Conference
The breathtaking intersection of science and art will be celebrated this month at Syracuse University as part of a unique international conference. The four-day event, titled “Active and Smart Matter: A New Frontier for Science and Engineering,” will bring together…
“The political obstacles to tighter regulation of firearms are enormous”
Associate Professor Thomas Keck, the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at the Maxwell School, offers insight on gun laws following the shooting at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, FL., resulting in 49 deaths making it the deadliest…
David Van Slyke Named Dean of Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
His appointment was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee and is effective on July 1.
Research Indicates Right Whales Have Individual Voices
The sounds were recorded using suction-cup acoustic tags attached to the animals to see whether their sounds could be used to tell the whales apart.
Paying it Forward: Evin Robinson ’12, G’14 and Jessica Santana ’11, G’13
Technology is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. Yet less than 10 percent of New York City high schools offer computer science or technology-related classes. That’s what inspired Jessica Santana ’11, G’13 and Evin Robinson ’12, G…
‘Paradise,’ Interactive Sound Installation by Douglas Quin, Lorne Covington
The Society for New Music is presenting “Paradise,” a world premiere interactive sound installation. Immerse yourself in the virtual Garden of Nature by way of this interactive environment featuring soundscapes and the voices of creatures from around the world. Create…