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Exploring Evolution Acceptance for Better Science Education
Understanding the nature of science is the greatest predictor of evolution acceptance in college students, a new study finds. With a minority of American adults fully accepting evolution, the fundamental principle of biological science, this research provides guidance for educators…
Communication and Rhetorical Studies Alumnus Wins National Master’s Thesis Award
Ryan Bince, a 2017 graduate of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies’ (CRS) master of arts (M.A.) degree program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has received the M.A. Thesis of the Year Award from the Master’s…
Bump the Mumps Event Takes Place Tuesday on the Quad
Syracuse University students are being asked to take the pledge to help “Bump the Mumps” during an event taking place Tuesday, Nov. 14, on the quad. Student health peers will be on hand to answer mumps-related questions, and students will…
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 13-17
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) launches Monday, Nov. 13, with Syracuse University and community networking events, workshops, lectures and competitions. The celebration, from Nov. 13-17, is the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. Its purpose is to inspire and educate ideators and…
Live Virtual Conference: ‘Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web, and Technology Conference’
All University faculty, staff and students are invited to the Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference, a live, web-based conference focused on accessible media, web and technology, presented by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The 20th annual main conference…
What Makes the Top-Tier TV Hosts
Forbes just released a list of the nation’s top-paid TV hosts. At the top ranked Dr. Phil, Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Seacrest. How were this A-Listers able to top this list? Newhouse Broadcast Professor of Practice Les Rose answers in Forbes….
How Russian Ads Influenced So Many
During election season, Russian ads on Facebook and social media influenced many voters in crucial states. However, these ads were very graphically unnapealing and unprofessional. How then, did they work so well? Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel answered this question for…
School of Education Hosts Research Conference Nov. 3-5 for Special Education Thought Leaders
Researchers, theorists and federal policy makers will gather at the School of Education this weekend to grapple with issues focused on improving post-school outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities (SWSCD). The conference—“Policy, Practice, and Long-Term Outcomes: The Current State…
Will 2018 Stocks be Influenced by Tax Reform?
Barron’s Online has a list of many stocks that are set to rise come the turn into 2018. The list compiled stems from help from many sources, including Whitman Professor of Practice John Petosa, who discusses the tax-reform legislation and…
Thrive at SU, Interfaith Works Host Information Session on Refugees
Student organization Thrive at SU will host an information session on refugees and new Americans on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in Room 004 in the basement of Bird Library. The event, “Welcoming Refugees to Central New York: An…