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Four Honorary Degrees to Be Awarded at Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

A lifelong wildlife conservationist; a football icon and esteemed business and civic leader; a towering figure in the world of communications; and a renowned writer will receive honorary degrees for their contributions in their fields.

STEM

Physicist Awarded Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a collaborative grant from the Simons Foundation Mathematics and the Physical Sciences (MPS) division to study the glassy state of matter. Associate Professor M. Lisa Manning is part…

STEM

Syracuse Researcher Finds Wolf Subspecies Have Unique Howl Patterns

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

A southern drawl or a cockney accent can quickly pinpoint where a person grew up. Researchers have found that regional vocalization patterns aren’t just for humans—dialects can likewise differ among groups of wolves.

Campus & Community

Donald Newhouse to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement Address

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Donald Newhouse, president of media giant Advance Publications, will deliver the 2016 Commencement address on Sunday, May 15, in the Carrier Dome.

Campus & Community

MLS Commissioner Don Garber to Give University Lecture March 22

Friday, March 18, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner and Soccer United Marketing CEO Don Garber is the next speaker for the University Lectures series on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event is free and open to the public….

STEM

Peer to Peer

Thursday, March 17, 2016, By Amy Manley

In the traditional college learning structure, students enter the classroom and place their focus on the classroom instructor. But researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences biology department are finding that higher levels of academic success may be achieved…

Media, Law & Policy

Wunderman’s Seth Solomons ’91 to Deliver Newhouse’s Mower Forum Lecture March 9

Thursday, March 3, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Seth Solomons ’91, CEO, North America at Wunderman, will visit the Newhouse School March 9 as a guest of the Eric Mower Advertising Forum. He will speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. Follow on Twitter…

Arts & Culture

Scholar Spotlight: Jason Foggie ’16

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Coming from the High School for Math, Science and Engineering in New York City, Jason Foggie was unsure whether he should pursue engineering as his guidance counselors and other mentors strongly suggested, or pursue what he wanted in his heart,…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses February Meeting of University Senate

Thursday, February 18, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s recent research success, the budget planning process, the Campus Framework and the Climate Assessment Survey were among a handful of topics Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed during his University Senate appearance Wednesday afternoon. Speaking in front of the University’s…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Update on Key University Initiatives

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate in a nearly full Maxwell Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 20. In his nearly 25-minute remarks, the Chancellor provided a comprehensive update on a number of items, including matters relative to student life, academic affairs, executive searches and Fast Forward Syracuse. Chancellor Syverud has been regularly delivering remarks at Senate meetings to provide an update on key University initiatives. This was his first to the University’s governing body since the start of 2016.