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WSYR-TV

Prof. Nicholson: Macy’s Closings a Wise Strategic Move

Tuesday, February 28, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Amanda Nicholson, professor of retail practice at the Whitman School of Management, was interviewed by WSYR-TV for the story “JC Penney follows Macy’s in closing stores”

STEM

Saulson Publishes Second Edition of Textbook on Gravitational Wave Detection Device

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

When a team of scientists confirmed Einstein’s theory about the existence of gravitational waves, including the important work of Syracuse University’s own physicists, there was little doubt that it would be the kind of discovery documented in scholarly textbooks. Now…

Campus & Community

Vincent Tinto Selected for NASPA Award for His Contributions to Higher Education

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

Vincent Tinto, distinguished professor emertius of higher education in the School of Education, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. NASPA…

STEM

Falk College to Host Community-based Research Collaboration Meeting March 24

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Michele Barrett

Last October, a newly organized group of research-focused faculty, graduate students, administrators and staff from multiple schools, colleges and other units met to explore shared interests and possible collaborative opportunities. As the group’s future efforts take shape, it welcomes new…

Campus & Community

Teresa Mangum Discusses Graduate Education in the Humanities

Monday, February 27, 2017, By News Staff

Inspired by calls from the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Association, many humanities departments are asking how they can prepare their graduate students for diverse careers. Visiting Syracuse University to discuss how institutions across the country are addressing…

Business & Economy

Economics Student Discusses Her Orange Experience

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Aishwarya Nag Choudhury

Leigh-Anne Barreira’s primary reason for choosing Syracuse University was school pride. She knew Syracuse University was her best choice when she first toured the University during an open house. “I saw all the students flaunting orange colors in whichever way…

Wired

Jeff Hemsley on why Fake News Spread

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Jeff Hemsley, assistant professor, was interviewed by Wired magazine for the article The Internet Made ‘Fake News’ a Thing—Then Made It Nothing

W. Henry Lambright

Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs and Political Science
FiveThirtyEight.com

W. Henry Lambright: Will Mars Ever be a Priority? Why Should That Stop Us?

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

W. Henry Lambright, professor of public administration and international affairs and political science, was quoted by FiveThirtyEight.com for the article Americans Will Never Make Mars A Priority. Why Should That Stop Us?

Campus & Community

Football Trailblazer Bernie Custis Passes Away

Monday, February 27, 2017, By SU Athletics

(From Cuse.com) HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA – Syracuse University football letterwinner Bernie Custis passed away yesterday, according to the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the team for which he made his pro football debut in 1951. Custis, widely considered to…