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Stephen Mahan, Teacher, Mentor and Director of University-based Photography and Literacy Project, Dies
Syracuse University learned the sad news this week that Stephen C. Mahan III, founding director of the University-based Photography and Literacy Project and a professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), died in a July 26 vehicular…
Varshney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Distinguished Professor Pramod K. Varshney in the College of Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded the Yaakov Bar-Shalom Award for Lifetime Excellence in Information Fusion by the International Society of Information Fusion. He received the honor at the University…
Six Distinguished Members of College of Law Community to Receive Law Honors Award
On Sept. 28, the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association and the College of Law will celebrate the singular achievements of six esteemed members of its community with the prestigious Syracuse Law Honors Awards. Established in 2015, the award is conferred…
iSchool Researchers to Participate in Twitter-funded Study on Discussion Quality
In the context of growing political polarization, the spread of misinformation, and increases in incivility and intolerance, how can the Twitter social networking service assess and improve the quality of its conversations? Two researchers from the School of Information Studies (iSchool)…
Barring of White House Reporter Another “Slight on Institutional Press,” Says Director of Tully Center for Free Speech
Roy Gutterman, Director for Tully Center for Free Speech and communications professor at the Newhouse School offers his thoughts on the Kaitlan Collins story. Collins is the CNN White House reporter who was barred from a press briefing, reportedly due…
Facebook Needs to Weed Out More ‘Harmful’ Content
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in stories about Facebook controversy in AFP. Grygiel, a social media expert says, “…despite Facebook’s ramped up efforts, it needs far more people to weed out posts that can…
NIH Postdoctoral Fellow Appointed Associate Director for STEM Careers in the Graduate School
Peter Vanable, associate provost for graduate studies and dean of the Graduate School at Syracuse University, has announced the appointment of Simona Rosu to the role of associate director for STEM careers in the Office of Professional and Career Development…
Veterans Resource Center Evolves into Office of Veteran Success
As part of the University’s commitment to be the “best place for veterans,” Syracuse University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) has expanded its support for military-connected students and been renamed the Office of Veteran Success (OVS). The Office of Veteran Success,…
Summer Update #6
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With the start of a new academic year just a month away, the campus community continues to work to enhance programs, strengthen staffing, add resources and consider new opportunities for ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and…
Emergency Response Crews to Conduct Training Exercise on Tuesday, July 31
The Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services, along with the Syracuse Fire Department, will conduct a training exercise on Tuesday, July 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. The exercise will take place in the Biological Research Laboratories. The Department…