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Don’t Take the Bait: Beware of Phishing

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Eric Ferguson

Is that unexpected part-time job offer real? Does someone you’ve never met really need you to make purchases on his behalf? Now more than ever, it’s essential to protect yourself against phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats. On the latest…

STEM

Amazon’s Pay-By-Palm Plans Present Security Concerns

Monday, April 26, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Amazon recently announced the rollout of the Amazon One program near its Seattle, WA headquarters that will allow consumers to utilize their palmprint (when linked with a credit card) to pay for items at local Whole Foods stores in that…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Student Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, April 14, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the following awardees of military-connected student Spring 2020 scholarships. These awards provide meaningful financial assistance to military-connected students as part of the University’s commitment to being the best…

STEM

iSchool Launches Programs in Data Analytics and Technology in Society

Thursday, April 1, 2021, By News Staff

In a rapidly changing digital landscape, the School of Information Studies is challenged to ensure that its students and faculty are studying at the leading edge of their field. From human-centered design to cloud computing, machine learning to artificial intelligence…

STEM

Engineering and Computer Science 2021 Research Day Award Winners Announced

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

On March 12, the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) held its annual Research Day. During the event, industry representatives, faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines learn about novel approaches to solving challenging research problems. Through…

Campus & Community

Communications Design Students Win Multiple Awards in Graphis New Talent Annual

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, By Erica Blust

Eight members of the communications design (CMD) Class of 2020 in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design won awards in the Graphis New Talent Annual 2021, an international design competition. Their winning work was created when…

Campus & Community

Important Reminder: New York State Continues to Experience Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Claims

Monday, March 8, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: We write to you today to update you on the continued occurrence of fraudulent unemployment benefit claims filed on behalf of New York State residents. Many states across the country are reporting similar widespread unemployment fraud…

STEM

Syracuse University Ranked in the Top 25 for Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs by U.S. News & World Report

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) have been recognized as No. 11 for Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs for Veterans and No. 25 for Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs by U.S. News…

STEM

Data Privacy Day 2021: Is Your Personal Information Safe?

Monday, January 25, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day, an annual event to create and raise awareness about how personal information is collected, secured and shared in the growing digital world. A 2019 Pew Research Center report found a majority of Americans were…

Campus & Community

Be Alert: Increased Phishing Email Activity

Tuesday, December 1, 2020, By Eric Ferguson

The Information Security team within Information Technology Services (ITS) has seen an increase in phishing email activity targeting Syracuse University students, faculty and staff in recent weeks. These attacks include password harvesters that provide links directing the recipient to “click…