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University Community Mourns Passing of Staff Member and Student Bridget Lawson

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

The Syracuse University community is mourning the passing of Bridget Lawson, a dedicated staff member, friend, mentor and emerging scholar. For 20 years, Lawson was a fixture in many Syracuse University initiatives, academic opportunity services and organizations that benefitted diverse…

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School of Education Announces New Center on Disability and Inclusion

Friday, October 2, 2020, By Karly Grifasi

Bringing together decades of leadership into one collaborative center, the School of Education has announced the new Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI). Formed to advance inclusive education and disability rights, and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in…

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Student Association Leadership to Speak for Hendricks Chapel Conversation Series

Friday, October 2, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden, president and vice president, respectively, of Syracuse University’s Student Association (SA), are the next guests for “Matters that Matter: A Conversation Series from Hendricks Chapel.” Hastings and Golden will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol…

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Meredith Professor Addresses Challenges and Sees New Opportunities in Mixed-Delivery Courses

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence James Spencer adapted his graduate course, Research and Career Resources in Forensic Science, for hybrid instruction this fall. It was a necessity but also a chance to try something new….

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A Woman of Many Firsts: Focusing on Philanthropy

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Joyce Hergenhan’s professional career was filled with firsts. The young woman who graduated from Syracuse University in 1963 advanced quickly in her career, first in journalism and then corporate communications, often the first female in executive positions. She rose quickly…

STEM

Competition, Partnerships Drive Quantum Information Research

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Britton Plourde is used to applying for funding for his lab’s research in quantum computing. The physics professor writes grants and polishes proposals that help his team take the next steps in the journey from theory and basic design to…

STEM

College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member’s Interdisciplinary Research Selected for Grant

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Assistant Professor of Physics Alison Patteson’s research on the concept of “emergence” in living systems was selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to receive an Early-Concept Grant For Exploratory Research (EAGER) award on Sept. 12. The NSF selected Patteson’s…

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COVID-19 Update: Daily Dashboard Tracking | Expanded Testing | Flu Shot Clinic

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: This week, we will mark two milestones in our collective efforts to sustain Syracuse University’s residential campus in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency. The first is to record the 50,000th COVID test…

STEM

Professor Discusses Approach for Creating Mixed-delivery Instruction this Fall

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Professor Shiu-Kai Chin ’75, G’78, G’86 has taught courses in the College of Engineering and Computer Science for over three decades. As a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor, Chin is recognized for his teaching excellence in electrical engineering…

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Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate’s Sept. 23 Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University’s COVID response, plans for the Spring Semester and progress on equity, diversity and inclusion. He also provided updates on enrollment, the University budget and…