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Incoming Class Distinguished by Highest Average SAT Score in Institution’s History, Significant Spike in Applications Leads to One of the Most Academically Competitive Classes to Date
This week, Syracuse University welcomes one of the most academically competitive classes it has recruited in the institution’s history. That’s evidenced by a 17-point jump in the average SAT score—from 1254 last year to 1271 this year. Additionally, the University…
Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again
This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…
Past Completely Conservative Supreme Court Consequences Becomes Instructive Today
Thomas M. Keck, political science professor and the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics in the Maxwell School, “Could hard-right Supreme Court haunt GOP? History says maybe.” The possible infiltration of Brett Kavanaugh can shift the Supreme…
The Pentagon is #TeamSpaceForce Now, How About Congress?
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Vox article “The Pentagon is giving Trump his Space Force. Congress may take it away.” President Trump is a strong activist for his Space Force, a military based…
What Causes Us to be Emotional? How Does it Change Depending on Age?
Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita at Falk College, was interviewed by Spectrum News for a story about human behavior. Within the first two weeks of August teens of Marcellus have had to grief over the passing of 16 year-old Matthew Norris and…
Syracuse University Emeritus Professor Alexander N. Charters Remembered
Alexander N. Charters, professor in the School of Education from 1952-84 (professor emeritus 1985-2018), past dean of University College (1952-64), vice president for continuing education (1964-73) and passionate advocate for adult education, passed away on Aug. 7. It is almost…
Important Changes in Office 365 for University Students, Faculty and Staff
Over the summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) added applications and features to the Office 365 suite available to active Syracuse University students, faculty and staff. This provides tools that enable enhanced collaboration and streamlined scheduling and calendaring among members of…
Poets, artists sought for 2019 Syracuse Poster Project
The Syracuse Poster Project has issued a call for participants for the 18th annual poster series. Each year, the Project brings together artists and poets to create a series of illustrated poetry posters for display in Syracuse. Each poster features…
Cryptocurrency Market Downturn Will Take Out Lesser Coins
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency prices have plummeted in the last few days, making it a tough week for the crypto market. Lee McKnight is an associate professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University who has taught…
Hungry for a Change? 9 Tips to Ensure Healthy Lunches for Your Kids This School Year
With the start of the classroom bell comes the need to pack school lunches again. As the school year draws closer, some parents worry about their child’s food choices in the classroom and on the playground. Jane Uzcategui is an…