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Switching subject categories could improve test scores
New research on ‘output interference’ published in Psychological Science Students of all ages could improve their test scores if the category of information changed abruptly midway through the test, according to a new study on memory by researchers from Syracuse…
World premiere of ‘Crooked Arrows’ to take place in Syracuse May 9
The red carpet will go down on Montgomery Street on Wednesday, May 9, as Syracuse prepares for the world premiere of “Crooked Arrows,” the first mainstream film featuring the sport of lacrosse. Neal Powless, a former All American lacrosse player,…
TRAC: White-collar crime prosecutions down
According to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), the latest available data from the Justice Department show that in January 2012 the federal government prosecuted 546 individuals in white-collar crime cases, down 13 percent from the previous month and down more…
Silent auction part of closing reception for ‘The Photographer as Child’ exhibition
La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse, will host a closing reception and silent auction for “The Photographer as Child: Memories of Guatemala,” an exhibition of the work of award-winning photographer Efrén López, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Prospective first-year students present ideas on improving their own communities through public policies
Sixty-seven of Syracuse University’s prospective first-year students will present their ideas on public policies that can improve their communities at the 66th annual Maxwell Citizenship Scholarship Conference, sponsored by the Public Affairs Program in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and…
SU in the News: Friday, April 20
National and local media report on passing of entertainment icon and SU alumnus Dick Clark
SU in the News: Wednesday, April 18
New York Times quotes Leonard Burman of Maxwell School on Buffett rule and taxes
SU in the News: Tuesday, April 17
Associated Press highlights sustainability of SU/SUNY-ESF 2012 Commencement gowns
Student entrepreneur hosts trunk show at J. Michael, launches new collection
James Barrett Co., original graphic apparel with a positive message, is owned and operated by Syracuse University student James Barrett ’13 BA. Barrett’s signature item is the Peace Tee which features a bold and graphic hand-drawn peace sign on the…
Posse students welcomed during Spring Reception
From April 16-18, Syracuse University hosted 33 admitted students from Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles for the first ever Posse Spring Reception. Accompanied by directors from each city’s program, the inaugural cadres traveled to SU for an introduction to the…