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Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Announces New Hindu Chaplaincy; Welcomes Sanjay Mathur as Hindu Chaplain

Thursday, March 30, 2023, By Dara Harper

Hendricks Chapel is excited to announce a new Hindu Chaplaincy and appoint Sanjay Mathur as the inaugural Hindu Chaplain. “To welcome a Hindu Chaplaincy to Syracuse University is an occasion for tremendous celebration,” says the Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of…

Media Tip Sheets

AI Ethicist Addresses Safety and Oversight Concerns

Thursday, March 30, 2023, By Christopher Munoz

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a rapid pace, and some top researchers are calling for a pause. An open letter issued by the Future of Life Institute argues for a 6-month pause on the training of AI systems more powerful…

Campus & Community

Energy Studies Aim to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Usage in Largest Energy Consumers on Campus

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, By Lydia Krayenhagen

Syracuse University’s Sustainability Management department has been working with NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) to conduct a study of large energy users on campus. An energy audit of the Life Sciences Complex and a retro-commissioning study…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Announces Winners of 2023 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, By Genaro Armas

Politico won the 2023 Toner Prize for national political reporting, and chief investigative reporter Phil Williams of WTVF-TV in Nashville, Tennessee won the Toner Prize for local political reporting. The winners of the annual Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting were…

STEM

New Sustainability Leadership Program Aims to Create Visionary and Ethical Leaders

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, By Lyndy McLaughlin

Climate change and environmental degradation are among the greatest challenges facing our planet. Humanity has solutions in hand to address the impacts of climate change, yet we are not making the necessary adjustments quickly enough. Sustainability leaders can help address…

Campus & Community

Career Workshop Series: Personalizes Career Confidence

Monday, March 27, 2023, By News Staff

Designed to meet undergraduate students where they are in their career journey, physically on campus or even virtually, Syracuse University Career Services’ newly launched workshop series offers opportunities to learn more about a wide range of valuable and customizable career-related…

STEM

3 Faculty Members Collect Top National Awards and Grants

Friday, March 24, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

A trio of College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) faculty members have received highly competitive national awards in recognition of their commitment to teaching and research excellence. Tripti Bhattacharya, Thonis Family Professor of Earth and environmental sciences, and Alison Patteson, assistant…

Health & Society

Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father’s Obesity on Children

Friday, March 24, 2023, By Matt Michael

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, where one in five children and adolescents are affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While obesity in mothers has been the primary focus of early life…

Campus & Community

Social Work Presents Social Justice Awards March 30

Friday, March 24, 2023, By News Staff

March is National Professional Social Work Month, and the School of Social Work in the Falk College is presenting its annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award program from 6:45-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 in Falk College…