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Arts and Sciences Professor Instrumental in the Rediscovery of Lost Painting
Syracuse University Distinguished Professor of Art History Wayne Franits was one of the first people in more than three centuries to see a painting by 17th-century Dutch artist Hendrick ter Brugghen that was presumed to have been lost to the…
How To Increase the Social Security Program’s Sustainability For Long-Term Benefit
Eric Kingson, professor of social work in Falk College, was interviewed for the U.S. News and World Report story “The Future of Social Security.” Kingson discussed changes that could be made to the social security program to increase its sustainability….
The Response to 9/11 Would Look Vastly Different in Today’s World
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, and was interviewed about issues related to the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack and pop…
9/11 and the Spread of Misinformation
J.M. Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the story “Time, misinfo complicate teaching 9/11 to kids born after it.” Grygiel discusses teachers having discussions about 9/11 in the classroom and…
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Sucheta Soundarajan Receives NSF CAREER Award
Large networks such as social media platforms, highway systems and even our genes contain vast amounts of data hiding in plain sight. However, the techniques scientists design to learn about the nonlinear relationships within these structures often result in unintentional…
Announcing the Whitman Challenge, an Experiential Learning Opportunity for MBA Online Students
Students learn best when they are able to apply their education directly to real-life projects and experiences. To further Whitman’s commitment to experiential learning, we are happy to announce the creation of the Whitman Challenge. The Whitman Challenge will be…
Syracuse Faculty’s First-Hand Experience During 9/11
Maureen Casey, Chief Operating Officer for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was interviewed by Spectrum News and WRVO about her work in NYC as an NYPD chief during 9/11. In the Spectrum article, Casey discussed her experience with 9/11, saying, “I saw…
NCAA Athletes Becoming Independent Business Entities
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in Falk College, wrote an opinion piece for Sportico entitled College “COLLEGE NIL DASH FOR CASH RAISES A QUESTION: ARE THE KIDS ALRIGHT?” Burton discusses the recent NCAA decision to…
The End of Adobe Flash and the Content Lost Because of It
Dan Pacheco, professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “Some of the most iconic 9/11 news coverage is lost. Blame Adobe Flash” Pachecho discussed Adobe’s decision to end support of…
Syracuse University and MEAC Sign Alliance Agreement
Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni. The 10-year partnership, which is already underway, creates multiple opportunities for collaboration between…