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STEM

Professor Vir Phoha Elected as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow 

Tuesday, December 8, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Professor Vir Phoha has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Recognized globally as one of the top computer scientists in behavioral and continuous authentication, Phoha’s research…

Washington Post

“Biden’s national security rollout doesn’t include a Pentagon pick.”

Wednesday, November 25, 2020, By Lily Datz

Mark Jacobson, assistant dean of the Washington programs for the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Washington Post story “Biden’s national security rollout doesn’t include a Pentagon pick.” Jacobson, who is a former Pentagon official, compared Biden’s announcement of his…

Veterans

Stories of Service: Ernie Davis ’62 and Jared Lyon G’13

Tuesday, November 24, 2020, By News Staff

In celebration of veterans, the University recognizes the experiences and stories of student, faculty and staff, and alumni veterans. These stories are just some of the many from among the veteran and military-connected community members on campus whom the University…

Veterans

Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie, IVMF Honored with American Legion’s Prestigious Patriot Award

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, By News Staff

This week, Syracuse University welcomed Past National Commander Fang Wong of the American Legion to present J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) with the 2020 American Legion…

Campus & Community

Announcing the 2020 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners

Monday, November 16, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) announced winners of the 2020 Impact Prize competition for social entrepreneurship held virtually on Nov. 13. Twenty-eight student teams from Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF pitched ideas for a chance to win…

Health & Society

Black Voters Backed Biden-Harris – What’s Next?

Tuesday, November 10, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Two Syracuse U. African American Studies professors share insight on why historical priorities of the Black community need to stay at the forefront for the Biden-Harris Administration. Casarae Abdul-Ghani: Biden-Harris will need to deliver on plans, promises Abdul-Ghani, PhD, is an…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Metaphysics of American Urban Violence’

Monday, November 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for LA Progressive titled “The Metaphysics of American Urban Violence.” Smith, who studies issues…

STEM

Professor Christa Kelleher Wins University’s First Francis A. Kohout Award for Outstanding Achievement

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, is the recipient of the Francis A. Kohout Early Career Award by the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America. Endowed by the estate of Francis Kohout, an early pioneer…

Health & Society

Inaugural Phyllis Backer Professor Brings an Interdisciplinary Approach to Jewish Studies

Saturday, November 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Throughout history and today, religion has been a cultural force in guiding people’s beliefs and actions. Thanks to a newly established professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (A&S) well-regarded Jewish Studies program, students will develop a deeper understanding…

Campus & Community

Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series to Explore ‘‘Moby Dick,’ Faith and Ecology’

Thursday, November 5, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” continues on Monday, Nov. 9, with the second and final virtual dialogue of the Fall 2020 semester. The program…