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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Senem Velipasalar Awarded Patent for Room Occupancy Detection Platform

Monday, June 12, 2023, By Alex Dunbar

Remembering to turn the lights off when leaving a room is easy, but letting the furnace know that you’re headed out isn’t as simple. About 37% of all energy used by commercial buildings and 40% of energy used in residences…

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Scott Warren Promoted to Senior Associate Dean for Research Excellence at Libraries

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Scott Warren was recently promoted to senior associate dean for research excellence at Syracuse University Libraries. In this new role, Warren has additional responsibilities including oversight of Syracuse University Press and the Department of Digital Stewardship. He will also have…

Campus & Community

‘You Represent the Best of Us!’: President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 Delivers Surprise Remarks to Class of 2023 (Video)

Monday, May 15, 2023, By John Boccacino

As a surprise to the 6,160 Syracuse University graduates who gathered with their family members and friends for Sunday morning’s Commencement ceremony, a special guest delivered some words of wisdom to the Class of 2023. Projected onto the massive videoboard…

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Blackstone LaunchPad Welcomes Graduating Seniors to Founders Circle

Friday, May 12, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad welcomed 33 graduating seniors as new members of the Founders Circle on May 5 at a reception in Bird Library. They were selected in recognition of launching or leading ventures at Syracuse University while students,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse University Art Museum Chosen for Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Prints Initiative Grant

Monday, May 8, 2023, By Diane Stirling

The Syracuse University Art Museum is one of 10 university art museums nationwide chosen for inclusion in the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’s 2023 Frankenthaler Prints Initiative. The award includes a gift of selected original prints by the renowned artist and $25,000…

Health & Society

Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug

Friday, May 5, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The new peptide treatment not only reduces food consumption but also…

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BBI Senior Advisor Michael Morris Selected as the Recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By Celestia Ohrazda

NARRTC, formerly known as the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, selected Michael Morris, senior advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute, as the recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

Thursday, May 4, 2023, By News Staff

A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be recognized with honorary degrees from Syracuse University at the 2023 Commencement on Sunday, May 14,…

Arts & Culture

Department Of Drama Presents ‘Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical’

Friday, April 28, 2023, By Joanna Penalva

Who says sadness isn’t fun? Certainly not award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl. The Department of Drama closes its 2022/2023 season with Ruhl’s “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical,” directed by Daniella Caggiano, April 28 through May 7. Performances will be held in…

Health & Society

Human Development and Family Science Graduate Students Present Research at Prestigious Child Development Conference

Friday, April 21, 2023, By Matt Michael

Five graduate students from the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the Falk College recently presented their work at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Linghua Jiang, Qingyang Liu, Sanum…