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Arts & Culture

Carrie Mae Weems to Premiere New Multidisciplinary Commissions Reflecting on the Last Five Years in America

Wednesday, November 24, 2021, By News Staff

One of the most eminent image makers and social commentators in America, University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University Carrie Mae Weems returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City this fall with a major new commission and…

Arts & Culture

Jeff Hoone Announces Retirement

Tuesday, November 23, 2021, By News Staff

After more than 40 years as a member of the Syracuse University community, artist and longtime arts leader Jeff Hoone has announced his retirement. An award-winning artist, Hoone most recently served as executive director of the University’s Coalition of Museum…

Media, Law & Policy

Threats to Environmental Law with Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a set of cases challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases. The justices’ decision in this pending case, West Virginia v. EPA, would have a huge impact on environmental law…

Media Tip Sheets

Dean David Van Slyke on Recently Passed Infrastructure Bill

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Reporters looking for expert insight on all issues regarding infrastructure, please see comments from David M. Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and the Louis A. Bantle Chair in Business-Government Policy. Van Slyke…

Media Tip Sheets

On the legacy of South Africa’s F.W. de Klerk

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University experts are available to talk to media about the legacy of F.W. de Klerk, the last president to rule over an apartheid South Africa. De Klerk died earlier today at age 85. Please reach out to Ellen James…

Campus & Community

Provost Ritter Discusses Graduate Education at Syracuse University

Monday, November 22, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Strong graduate programs are a key part of the University’s success as a Carnegie R1 institution. SU News sat down with Provost Gretchen Ritter to hear her views on graduate education. Q: How has your own experience in mentoring graduate…

Campus & Community

Campus Store to Partner with eCampus.com to Offer Students More Convenient, Affordable Access to Textbooks  

Sunday, November 21, 2021, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University has selected eCampus.com to be its new full-service online textbook store beginning with the Spring 2022 term. eCampus.com was selected for its user-friendly services and its proven track record of reducing costs for students, which in some cases…

STEM

Government Agency Features A&S Physicist’s Pentaquark Research

Sunday, November 21, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) 2020 Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate (MPS) bi-annual brochure highlighted research by Tomasz Skwarnicki, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), and a team of his collaborators. The brochure featured the…

Washington Examiner

Black Friday Deals Will Be Affected By the Supply Chain Crisis

Saturday, November 20, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Washington Examiner story, “Black Friday deals expected to be weaker this year amid supply chain problems.” Due to the rapidly growing supply chain issues, Black Friday…

Campus & Community

Call for Applications for 2022-23 Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-In-Aid Program

Friday, November 19, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Libraries is accepting applications now through Jan. 14, 2022, for the Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-in-Aid program. The grant, up to $5,000 depending on the proposal, is awarded to scholars…