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Campus & Community

Deflation: Study Shows NBA 3-Point Shot Has Lost Its Value

Friday, February 9, 2024, By Matt Michael

When the NBA celebrated the start of its 75th season in the Fall of 2021, it was clear that the 3-point shot adopted by the league in 1979-80 had transformed the sport. The number of attempts beyond the arc had…

Campus & Community

Smithers, and Planes and Bears—Oh My! Reflecting on a Clinical Simulation With EDU 304

Friday, February 9, 2024, By Martin Walls

“Don’t poke the bear!” Professor Ben Dotger tells his class. EDU 304: The Study of Teaching is meeting in Huntington Hall 070B for group reflection on its final clinical simulation of the Fall 2023 semester. It’s a basement classroom, it’s…

Media, Law & Policy

IDJC Receives Neo4j Research Grant to Track 2024 Campaign Misinformation

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By News Staff

The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has been awarded a $250,000 research grant from Neo4j and use of the company’s graph database technology as part of an initiative to identify misinformation trends in the U.S. presidential election and…

Arts & Culture

Indigenous Philosophies Can Create Global Change and More Just Futures

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By Kerrie Marshall

This spring, the Syracuse University Humanities Center welcomes a visit by renowned Māori scholar, moral and political philosopher, Krushil Watene. She is a member of the Māori tribal communities of Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the Pacific…

STEM

Women in Science and Engineering Rise Together, Build the Future

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By News Staff

Each year, on Feb. 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science shines a light on the vital contributions of women to the scientific landscape. Despite historical underrepresentation in STEM fields, women are breaking barriers, driven by a…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Ranks No. 1 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs of Private Universities

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By Hope Alvarez

Syracuse University continues to rank as one of the top private universities in the nation for online undergraduate education, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings. Syracuse University’s AACSB-accredited business management degree, a partnership between…

Media Tip Sheets

Experts Discuss Carlson-Putin Interview

Thursday, February 8, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

President Vladimir Putin agreed to be interviewed by U.S. television host Tucker Carlson, as confirmed by the Kremlin. This marks his first engagement with an American journalist since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which will hit the two-year mark on…

Campus & Community

Esports Program Hires 3 New Staff Members

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Joey Gawrysiak, executive director of the esports communications and management degree program, has announced the appointment of three new staff members to the program: Nikita Bair, Sean Kelly and Travis Yang. The new esports communications and management program, which was announced…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Jan. 29

Saturday, February 3, 2024, By Andrea-Rose Oates

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Willam Banks (Law & Maxwell): The Intercept Cydney Johnson (VP of Community Engagement and Government Relations): Syracuse.com Sylvia Sierra (VPA): Her Campus  Gary…

Campus & Community

New Faces, Rising Stars Join Arts and Sciences in Spring 2024

Friday, February 2, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Adding to the 21 hires in fall 2023, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomes six more new faculty members in spring 2024. From leaders in STEM who are helping to make the world healthier and more sustainable through cutting-edge…