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Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…

Arts & Culture

Singer, Trumpeter Bria Skonberg to Perform, Discuss Career as Part of Setnor Residency

Monday, September 24, 2018, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will host New York-based Canadian singer, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg for a three-day residency Sept. 26-28, presented as part of the Setnor…

STEM

Experts from 33 Countries Convene in Syracuse for the 7th International Building Physics Conference

Thursday, September 20, 2018, By Kerrie Marshall

Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in Syracuse Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…

Health & Society

Syracuse University Conducts First Systematic Review of Experimental Pain Research on Cannabis-Based Drugs

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.

STEM

ORI Grant Funds Automated Tool to Detect Potential Fraud in Scientific Papers

Tuesday, September 18, 2018, By Diane Stirling

The Office of Research Integrity in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded funding to a School of Information Studies (iSchool) professor to further automate the detection of fraudulent material in scientific papers. A grant of $149,310 has been awarded to Daniel Acuna,…

Health & Society

Community-Based Health Research Provides Shared Learning Experience for Students, Community Members

Friday, September 14, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Grace E. Gugerty ’19 wasn’t too nervous when she first met the refugee family who she would be learning about over the span of the spring semester. “It was more of a lot of buildup in my head. I thought…

Arts & Culture

College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcomes Seven New Faculty

Thursday, September 13, 2018, By Erica Blust

Seven new full-time faculty members joined the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) this fall. Their disciplines span communication and rhetorical studies, computer art and animation, film, industrial and interaction design and music composition. Natalie Draper Setnor School of…

Campus & Community

Summer College: An Eye-Opening Experience

Thursday, September 6, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

Nazrun Chowdhury can’t believe that the Charles Hayden Foundation was willing to spend its money sponsoring “a kid from the Bronx.” The foundation provides grants that focus on helping youth develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in school…

Campus & Community

#BeOrange Campaign to Highlight the Syracuse University Experience, Engage with Orange Community

Thursday, September 6, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Can you define what it means to “Be Orange”? A new marketing campaign will provide compelling glimpses into the Syracuse University student experience and encourage the entire Orange family to share what the University means to them. As part of…

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….