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Physicist Stefan Ballmer Named APS Fellow

Tuesday, October 26, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Stefan W. Ballmer, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). He joins 23 previous University faculty members to receive the distinction during the 100 years the award…

Campus & Community

SU DPS Alert: Service Outage, Dial 911 for Emergencies [UPDATE: Service restored]

Monday, October 25, 2021, By News Staff

[UPDATED, 5:56 p.m.: Department of Public Safety phone service has been restored.] As of 5 p.m. today, due to a service outage, most Department of Public Safety (DPS) phone lines are down. Dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, call 315.443.5478…

STEM

Inaugural Patrick P. Lee Scholars in College of Engineering and Computer Science Announced

Monday, October 25, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is honored to announce its inaugural Patrick P. Lee Scholars. The Lee Foundation’s largest scholarship program supports students at institutions of higher learning who are pursuing careers in engineering and other technical fields….

The Washington Post

Many Take To Social Media For Comfort Amidst the Pandemic

Saturday, October 23, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Washington Post story “Memes have helped Americans cope with stress during the pandemic, study finds.” Throughout the pandemic, many have taken to social media for comfort…

Campus & Community

Understanding the Current COVID Data and Remaining Committed to Good Public Health

Thursday, October 21, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: You have likely noticed the very positive data and trends reported on the Syracuse University COVID dashboard over the past several weeks. I call your attention to a few important data points: The number…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Discusses Progress on Library Facilities, I-81 and Forever Orange Campaign

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud introduced Provost Gretchen Ritter and provided updates on construction of the Library Storage Facility addition, potential impacts of the I-81 Corridor Project and the progress of the Forever Orange…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse Law Symposium to Address the Threat of ‘Executive Authoritarianism’

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, By Robert Conrad

University Professor David Driesen’s important new book—”The Specter of Dictatorship: Judicial Enabling of Presidential Power” (Stanford, 2021)—reveals how the U.S. Supreme Court’s presidentialism threatens democracy and what the United States can do about it. To celebrate the publication of the…

Media, Law & Policy

The 61% Project Wins Online Journalism Award

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, By News Staff

The 61% Project added a significant addition to its growing number of honors this past Friday when it was announced as the winner of the Newhouse School’s first-ever Online Journalism Award (OJA). Presented by the Online News Association, the OJAs have become the premier…

Veterans

Alumnus Remembered for Ongoing Legacy of Service, Recognized in NVRC Hall of Honor

Tuesday, October 19, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

James Lyons ’03, one of the first Syracuse University alumni killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was inducted into the University’s National Veterans Resource Center’s Hall of Honor on Oct. 15. He was also recognized as the “Hometown Hero” during halftime…

Health & Society

Philanthropy That Recognizes the Value of Education and Educators

Tuesday, October 19, 2021, By Eileen Korey

Sharon Jacquet graduated from Syracuse University in 1972 with a degree in elementary education but decided against becoming a teacher. “I felt it was an awesome responsibility and I was too immature to be responsible for those young minds,” Jacquet…