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Biologists Awarded NIH Grant to Study Origins of Brain Disorders
Neuroscientists in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) are using a major grant to study the origins of brain disorders, including epilepsy and stroke. Sandra Hewett, the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professor of Neuroscience and…
Syracuse University’s 2018 Tillman Scholars Announced
Katie Piston, a doctoral candidate in the bioengineering program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Robin Evans, a first-year in the College of Law, have been named 2018 Tillman Scholars. The newly named class of 60 U.S….
Twitch Will Assist with New Newhouse Course in Esports and Media
This fall, the Newhouse School will launch an innovative new course called Esports & Media, which is the first university course of its kind. Developed in close collaboration with social video service Twitch, the course will explore the rapidly growing world…
Invest Syracuse Progress: Syracuse University Launches Signature Hires Initiative
Syracuse University has launched a new Signature Hires Initiative to strengthen teaching and research capacity through the addition of 100 new faculty over the next five years. A critical component of the University’s $100 million Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence…
SCOTUS Cake Case Straddled Two First Amendment Clauses – Decision Focused on One
In a 7-2 decision today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple on grounds that it went against his religion. Associate professor Roy Gutterman is director of…
Social Media Sites Aim to Screen Content
In a time of fake news and hateful messages being spread online, Twitter and other social media sites are aiming to find out the best way to filter content so that these words cannot be sent out. Jennifer Grygiel, a…
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Jozef Zwislocki Dies
Jozef J. Zwislocki of Fayetteville, New York, died on May 14 at the age of 96. He was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of neuroscience at Syracuse University and a Doctor Honoris Causa at both the University of Adam Mickiewicz in…
EPA Recognizes Syracuse University for Largest Green Power Use in ACC
Syracuse University announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized it as a Conference Champion in the 2017-18 College and University Green Power Challenge. Syracuse University currently uses more green power than any other school in the Atlantic…
IVMF Study Quoted in Military Times
Research conducted at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University may have spurred a new grant given to entrepreneurial veterans. Shortly after the research was released, the PenFed Foundation announced a $1 million annual grant will be…
Students to Engage Around the World through Fulbright Grants
Six students and three alumnae were selected to participate in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. Two students have received study/research grants. Among that prestigious group are three who spoke to SU News about what they hope to give and gain during the experience.