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STEM

Saulson Publishes Second Edition of Textbook on Gravitational Wave Detection Device

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

When a team of scientists confirmed Einstein’s theory about the existence of gravitational waves, including the important work of Syracuse University’s own physicists, there was little doubt that it would be the kind of discovery documented in scholarly textbooks. Now…

Campus & Community

Vincent Tinto Selected for NASPA Award for His Contributions to Higher Education

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

Vincent Tinto, distinguished professor emertius of higher education in the School of Education, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. NASPA…

Campus & Community

Teresa Mangum Discusses Graduate Education in the Humanities

Monday, February 27, 2017, By News Staff

Inspired by calls from the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Association, many humanities departments are asking how they can prepare their graduate students for diverse careers. Visiting Syracuse University to discuss how institutions across the country are addressing…

Business & Economy

Economics Student Discusses Her Orange Experience

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Aishwarya Nag Choudhury

Leigh-Anne Barreira’s primary reason for choosing Syracuse University was school pride. She knew Syracuse University was her best choice when she first toured the University during an open house. “I saw all the students flaunting orange colors in whichever way…

STEM

iPrize, CompeteCNY Make $140,000 Available for Student Pitch Competition

Monday, February 27, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Entrepreneurial students on campus will have the opportunity to test their pitch skills for prize money in a new competition supported in part by the Raymond Von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship at the School of Information Studies (iSchool)….

Campus & Community

Tuesday Is Last Chance for Faculty and Staff to Register for Smart Fuel Challenge

Monday, February 27, 2017, By News Staff

Registration deadline for the 10-day Smart Fuel Challenge is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. Register here. The Smart Fuel Challenge (March 1-10) offers participants an opportunity to reboot their eating habits. Making small changes at meals and snack time…

Campus & Community

Football Trailblazer Bernie Custis Passes Away

Monday, February 27, 2017, By SU Athletics

(From Cuse.com) HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA – Syracuse University football letterwinner Bernie Custis passed away yesterday, according to the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the team for which he made his pro football debut in 1951. Custis, widely considered to…

STEM

Saltz Awarded Grant from 2U to Study Online Learning

Monday, February 27, 2017, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jeffrey Saltz has received a research grant from education technology company 2U to study student learning and outcomes in online education environments. In 2016, 2U and the iSchool entered a partnership to deliver…

Campus & Community

Democratizing Knowledge Awarded Campus Dialogue Grant

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Project is organizing a series of campus dialogues, thanks to a grant from an independent national initiative called Bringing Theory to Practice (BTtoP). Tentatively titled “Creating New Publics: Understanding the Power of Place,” the series is…

Campus & Community

Actor Derek Luke Speaking Wednesday as Guest of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Sunday, February 26, 2017, By News Staff

Derek Luke, star of the critically acclaimed film “Antwone Fisher,” will speak on Wednesday, March 1, at 7:11 p.m. in Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3, as guest of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Tickets—$1 for students and the general public—are…