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STEM

Snapchat Pioneer: Evan Garber ’10 Finds Success in Social Media

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Since it launched in 2011, Snapchat has established itself as one of the top social media platforms, especially among young people—so much so that it recently leapfrogged Instagram as the preferred social media platform among teens, according to Piper Jaffray’a…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Announces Director of Athletics Search Committee Members

Wednesday, May 25, 2016, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud today announced the members of the Search Committee for the University’s new Director of Athletics. Chancellor Syverud will chair the committee, which includes student, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees representatives.  A new…

Campus & Community

May 19 Is Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Take the #NoMouse Challenge

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

May 19, 2016, marks the fifth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get people talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile and desktop) accessibility and users with different disabilities. Information Technology Services (ITS)…

Campus & Community

Access to South Campus During Summer Break

Monday, May 16, 2016, By Keith Kobland

As a safety measure, access to South Campus from May 15 to Aug. 24 will only be through the welcome station on Skytop Road off of East Colvin Street. The University Village entrance and the Jamesville Avenue entrance will be…

Media, Law & Policy

Pellow Named Faculty Advisor of the Year by Arts and Sciences, Maxwell

Wednesday, May 11, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Deborah Pellow, professor and undergraduate director in the Department of Anthropology, has been named Faculty Advisor of the Year for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. “Dr. Pellow is a fierce…

Health & Society

Falk College Announces First-of-its-Kind U.S. Undergraduate Degree in Sport Analytics

Wednesday, May 11, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The degree will provide students with a deep understanding of math, statistics, research methodology, sport economics, database management, finance and computer programming integral to sport analytics.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Students Put Faces, Voices to Syracuse’s No. 1 Poverty Ranking

Monday, May 9, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Students in the Newhouse School took an in-depth look this spring at a stark statistic: Syracuse is ranked No. 1 for concentrated poverty among blacks and Hispanics out of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the country.

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Announces 2016/2017 Season, New Ticket Options

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

The Department of Drama packs three musicals, a wild comedy, a classic Shaw and a never-before-produced contemporary comedy into a season full of surprises and infrequently performed theatrical gems. Beginning with the musical “Nine,” the 2016/2017 season includes “Laura and…

Campus & Community

University Launches Middle States Reaccreditation Process

Thursday, April 28, 2016, By Carol Boll

The University has formally begun the process of conducting an institutional assessment and self-study required every 10 years in order to retain its accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As an initial step in the self-study process,…

Veterans

Student Veterans Organization Announces New Officers for 2016-2017

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) formally announced the newly elected officers for the 2016-2017 academic year at its Annual Student Veterans Ball on April 23. The incoming slate of officers includes: President: John Miccio (Syosset, N.Y., U.S. Army) Vice President:…