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Syracuse University Announces the Opening of the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Astrophysics

Friday, September 29, 2023, By Kerrie Marshall

As Albert Einstein predicted in his theory of relativity more than one hundred years ago, gravitational waves have been rippling through the fabric of space-time since the dawn of the cosmos. Only in the past decade have scientists observed actual…

Campus & Community

School of Education Awarded $3.7M Department of Education Grant to Recruit Special Education Leaders

Friday, September 29, 2023, By Martin Walls

Syracuse University’s School of Education (SOE) has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to prepare—along with two partner institutions—a new generation of leaders in special education, early…

Campus & Community

Christine Stallmann Named University’s Chief Compliance Officer

Thursday, September 28, 2023, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Christine Stallmann has been named the University’s chief compliance officer. The position, which will report directly to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brett Padgett in the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services, is a key component of…

STEM

Ian Hosein Awarded New Patent For Process That Generates Energy from Saltwater

Thursday, September 28, 2023, By Kwami Maranga

The lack of access to clean drinking water impacts billions worldwide. With an estimated 46% of the global population affected, underdeveloped communities don’t have the means to utilize efficient technology for water purification. As the percentage of those affected grows,…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Athletics, Benefits, Sustainability at University Senate

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, By News Staff

On Sept. 27, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its first meeting of the Fall 2023 semester. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor [Kira] Reed. It’s a pleasure to see so many of you in person. We’re…

STEM

Satisfy Your Research Curiosity at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 19 and 20

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, By Diane Stirling

Are you interested in knowing how living cells function? Do you wonder how scientists grow human tissues in the lab? Have you pondered how robots are programmed to work? If science piques your interest, delve into the topic at the…

STEM

Exploring the Existence of Life at 125 Degrees Fahrenheit

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

There are an estimated 8.7 million eukaryotic species on the planet. These are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Although eukaryotes include the familiar animals and plants, these only represent two of the more than six…

Arts & Culture

Cool Class: Mona Awad’s Art of the Fairy Tale

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

From an early age, fairy tales enter our lives and shape our view of the world. The classics like “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel” and “Beauty and the Beast” help to build literacy and expand our imagination. But young children aren’t the only…

STEM

How Climate Warming Could Disrupt a Deep-Rooted Relationship

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

Children are taught to leave wild mushrooms alone because of their potential to be poisonous. But trees on the other hand depend on fungi for their well-being. Look no further than ectomycorrhizal fungi, which are organisms that colonize the roots…

Campus & Community

College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty

Monday, September 25, 2023, By Erica Blust

Sixteen new full-time faculty joined the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) for the 2023-24 academic year. Two of the faculty members are also new department chairs in the college. Gregg Barron, assistant teaching professor of music industry in…