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STEM

Viewing a Microcosm Through a Physics Lens

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

“What can physics offer biology?” This was how Alison Patteson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ physics department and a faculty member in the BioInspired Institute, began the explanation of why her physics lab was studying bacteria. In…

STEM

University’s Top Putnam Math Competition Finisher Awarded Inaugural Erdős Prize

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Junior Connor Ritchie has won the Department of Mathematics’ inaugural Erdős Prize for being Syracuse University’s top finisher in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The Putnam contest is the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada,…

Daily Beast

“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…

Campus & Community

Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2022 Student Employees With Awards

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 21. The Libraries typically employ around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of our spaces, the quality and repair of our…

Campus & Community

Mountain Goat Run May 1 to Lead to Road Closures On and Around Campus

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The 44th annual Mountain Goat Run will take place Sunday, May 1. More than 2,500 runners are expected to take part in the race, which will affect traffic and roads in the city throughout the day. The 10-mile course traverses…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents ‘As You Like It’

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Joanna Penalva

The Department of Drama presents the final show of the 2021/2022 season with “As You Like It,” a ravishing new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic story by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. The production, directed by Rodney Hudson, will perform…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University and the School of Education Award 2022 Tolley Medal to Allen Berger ’57, G’66

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Martin Walls

Literacy expert and advocate Allen Berger ’57, G’66 was honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at the 2022 One University Awards on Friday, April 22. The One University Awards is a celebration of…

Campus & Community

Weekend Preview: UU Birthday Bash | Block Party | The Big Event | Queer Prom

Thursday, April 28, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: While the semester may be winding down, I know the next few weeks are still filled with lots of activity. As we look to close out the semester with events and celebrations, I want to once…

Campus & Community

Helping Students Celebrate Identity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, April 28, 2022, By John Boccacino

Each April, the Syracuse University community comes together to celebrate and honor our Asian American and Pacific Islander students, faculty and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The monthlong festivities were researched and planned out by…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Award 4 Honorary Degrees at 2022 Commencement

Thursday, April 28, 2022, By News Staff

A pioneering researcher in life sciences and biotechnology; a visionary leader in higher education and distinguished scholar; an innovative leader in health care and philanthropist; and an outstanding public administrator and a champion of democracy will be awarded honorary degrees…