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STEM

NSF Grant Will Allow Acuna to Study Optimization of Scientific Peer Review Process

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Diane Stirling

Deficiencies in the scientific community’s centralized peer review process can impact more than a researcher’s career. Faults in the process can ultimately affect the kinds of scientific discoveries that are made, the distribution of information about findings, the technology innovations…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Welcome in Photos 2018

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

New Syracuse University students enjoyed a variety of activities and new experiences, all while making new friends and getting to know campus, as part of Syracuse Welcome 2018. Here’s a look at some of the fun.

Business & Economy

For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…

Veterans

Syracuse’s Growing Veteran and Military-Connected Population Welcomed Back to Campus

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Leah Lazarz

Last Wednesday (Aug. 22), Syracuse University welcomed new student veterans to campus at the annual New Student Veteran Welcome Orientation and Resource Fair. The event provides student veterans, military-connected students and their families the opportunity to connect with other students,…

Refinery29

Why You Can’t Stop Playing That Song

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Essence Britt

Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita at Falk College, was interviewed by Refinery29 for a story about human behavior. Hoing, researcher in child development and human behavior explains some of the reasons why a song may be on repeat for weeks straight. She…

STEM

Physicists Win NSF Grant to Probe Prospects for Next-Generation Gravitational-wave Detectors

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Carol Boll

Two Syracuse University physicists are among the recipients of a $2.1 million National Science Foundation award to analyze the potential for developing third-generation global gravitational-wave detectors. These detectors would expand scientists’ capacity to monitor cosmic activity to the outer edges…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Exceeds $150 Million Fundraising Goal, Broadens Donor Support and Experiences Significant Boost in $1 Million Gifts

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University has achieved and exceeded its ambitious fundraising goal for the 2018 fiscal year, spurred in part by the excitement, energy and commitment generated by the Invest Syracuse campaign to fund the academic strategic plan and support student success….

Business & Economy

Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…

Campus & Community

Euclid Avenue Parking Changes Create Dedicated Bike Lanes, Restrict Midday Parking Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse has made modifications to parking along Euclid Avenue that will affect students and other members of the campus community who park on that street during the day. The parking changes, which were made to better accommodate…

Campus & Community

The Stand Hosting Exhibition of Images from South Side Photo Walk

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

An exhibition of 30 images by participants in the 9th annual South Side Photo Walk will be on display beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing through the month of September in The Link Gallery at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350…