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Gene-Editing Oversight Needed, But Ban On Research Should Be Lifted

Thursday, June 6, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A portion of the fiscal 2020 Agriculture spending bill continues a ban on research that involves gene-editing of human embryos. The field of genetic modification garnered international attention after a Chinese scientist announced last fall that he had created the…

Campus & Community

Rockette ’70 and John Brunetti Honor Their Fathers through Estate Gift to Syracuse Football

Thursday, June 6, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Rockette (Pirro) ’70 and John Brunetti are providing support to future generations of student-athletes through a generous estate gift to the Syracuse football program. The gift honors their longtime connection with the University—and the legacy of both of their fathers….

Veterans

IVMF Hosts Record-Setting Program, Honors Trailblazing Women

Thursday, June 6, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

This past weekend, a record 230 women veterans and military spouses descended on Atlanta to take part in Syracuse University’s Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program. Developed by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the…

Campus & Community

Students Will Be Immersed in Film/Media, Acting Through UK Summer Institute Program

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Three Syracuse University students have been named student cultural ambassadors through the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s UK Summer Institute program. They are Joseph Deblasio, a rising junior majoring in advertising in the Newhouse School; Shelby Rodger, a rising junior majoring in…

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Syracuse Builds On History Of Enrolling Veterans To Serve New Generation

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Mike Haynie, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), and Michael Frasciello, dean of University College, are quoted in the Chronicle of…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Named a US Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, By News Staff

The U.S. Intelligence Community has designated Syracuse University as one of eight national Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), with a funding award of $1.5 million over five years. Established in 2005 by Congress, the IC CAE program…

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences Appoints New Director of Graduate, Undergraduate Recruitment

Monday, June 3, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Karin Ruhlandt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), announced that she has promoted Christopher Noble Anderson G’15 to director of graduate and undergraduate recruitment. Previously associate director of undergraduate recruitment, he succeeds Denny Nicholson, who is the…

STEM

Professor Emerita Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Monday, June 3, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Professor Emerita M. Cristina Marchetti has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, in recognition of her original research into soft and living matter. The theoretical physicist is part of a 100-person cohort, 40 percent of whom are women—the most elected…

Campus & Community

New Members Join Syracuse University Libraries Marketing and Communications Team

Friday, May 31, 2019, By News Staff

Cristina Hatem, director of strategic marketing and communications, and Meara Mosny, communications coordinator, recently joined Syracuse University Libraries’ Marketing and Communications team. Hatem and Mosny will focus on marketing and communications activities that advance the mission and vision of Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Remembrance Scholar Cleo Hamilton Exemplifies Student Leadership and Commitment

Friday, May 31, 2019, By Karly Grifasi

If you ask his friends what makes Cleo Hamilton an outstanding example of Orange spirit, his dedication and determination are two characteristics that stand out. Hamilton is entering his senior year at Syracuse University this fall with one of the…