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Why We Care About Jimmy Kimmel
Last night, Jimmy Kimmel, the host of ABC’s late night show, attacked the latest Congressional bill that would undo much of the Affordable Care Act. Back in May, Kimmel, in a speech that went viral, offered a tearful speech about…
Finding Common Ground
The University is home to faculty-mentored, interdisciplinary research in the humanities.
Nominations Sought for Martin Luther King Jr. 2018 Celebration Unsung Heroes Awards
The Syracuse University Martin Luther King Jr. 2018 Celebration committee is seeking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Awards, which will be presented during the evening celebration in the Carrier Dome on Jan. 28, 2018. The awards are presented annually to…
New Book Co-Edited by Gorovitz, Newton Reveals Untold Stories of Three Medical Pioneers
When Sharon Brangman ’77 attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, she had a professor who puffed on a pipe in class. During tests, he would stand by her desk and blow smoke over her head to distract her. He did this to other…
Upcoming Webinar: Aligning Student and Faculty Perceptions of Rigor
This upcoming webinar examines ways instructors can communicate their own definitions of rigor and better align their goals with the goals of their students. This is how we challenge students to engage in the learning experience and take full advantage…
After Algae Bloom, is the Water Safe to Drink?
When a blue-green algae bloom appeared in the typically clear and beautiful Skaneateles Lake last week, many wondered what caused the phenomenon, and if their tap water was still safe to drink. For Spectrum News Central New York, Syracuse Professor…
Blackstone LaunchPad to Help More Startups through Ideator Software Platform
The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University is offering a free new software platform for faculty, staff, student and alumni entrepreneurs. Ideator is a startup management tool created by the Blackstone Entrepreneurship Initiative (a project of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation), working…
New Ideas of Urban Design a Matter of Equality for Architecture Professor
In November, School of Architecture Professor Francisco Sanin and his 13 studio students will travel to Medellín, Colombia, to visit a city transformed. Once known as “the most dangerous city in the world” for its drug cartels and dangerous streets…
Syracuse Abroad Hosts First-Ever Study Abroad Showcase
On Monday, Sept. 25, Syracuse Abroad will host its first-ever Study Abroad Showcase in the Schine Student Center Atrium from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Students worried about choosing a study abroad program that fits their major or minor requirements are invited…
South Campus Free Fitness Sampler Classes Continue through Oct. 18
Get fit this fall with a variety of free lunchtime fitness classes. The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is offering free 30-minute classes to faculty and staff. The series offers faculty and staff an opportunity to sample a variety of…