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Health & Society

Blending Passions for Playing, Studying Sports

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By News Staff

In the 1990s, many economists disdained sports economics as a field for specialization. But, as someone who had played and watched sports his whole life, Rodney Paul went against that advice he heard in graduate school. Paul had an extensive…

Arts & Culture

A Clearer Picture for Setnor

Tuesday, June 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

As with many families of students in the Setnor School of Music, Lisa Kranz’s parents in Buffalo can’t make it to her every performance. Internet streaming provides an important link but there’s one thing that will make it even better.

Arts & Culture

‘Salsa World’ Examines Globalization, Localization of Salsa Dancing

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The globalization and localization of salsa dancing is the subject of a new book by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Sydney Hutchinson, assistant professor of ethnomusicology in the Department of Art and Music Histories, is the…

Campus & Community

Newhouse Professor and Students Help High Schoolers Produce Documentary

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By News Staff

Five Fowler High School students have produced a documentary working with Newhouse Professor Richard Breyer and his University students. The students’ film will debut at 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the Fowler High School Auditorium, 227 Magnolia St. This…

Health & Society

Recognitions Continue for Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty Members

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Vivian May named resident of Leading Women’s Studies Organization, receives Social Justice Recognition award

STEM

Scott Pitnick Appointed Weeden Professor

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Professor Scott Pitnick, a highly accomplished evolutionary biologist in the fields of sexual selection, reproductive genetics and speciation, has been appointed the inaugural Weeden Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The professorship, appointed by the dean, will support…

STEM

Rules to Cut Carbon Emissions Also Reduce Other Air Pollutants

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By News Staff

Setting strong standards for climate-changing carbon emissions from power plants would provide reductions in other air pollutants that can make people sick and harm the environment, according to a new study by scientists at Syracuse University and Harvard.

Campus & Community

Sims Drive Construction Begins May 27

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Sims Drive will soon be the scene of construction work, which will lead to improvements for both motorists and pedestrians. The work was originally scheduled to get underway on May 13, but will now begin on May 27. The project…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Students Match Strength and Strategy in a ‘CAWL to Arms’

Friday, May 23, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The New York Crushers brought their Orange spirit and strength but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Connecticut Wrecking Crew.

Veterans

IVMF Receives $450,000 from Sam’s Club to Support Women Veteran Entrepreneurs

Friday, May 23, 2014, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has received a $450,000 grant from the Sam’s Club Giving Program to support women veteran entrepreneurs through its business management training program V-WISE, Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship. The Sam’s…