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‘E-tailing’ is Killing Jobs, says Retail Expert Professor Nicholson

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Amanda Nicholson, Professor of Retail in the Whitman School, wrote an op-ed article for Syracuse.com entitled “’E-tailing’ is killing jobs, the environment and the joy of shopping.” Her piece details the rise of technology in the shopping realm, and the…

Campus & Community

Diversity and Inclusion Strengthened at Syracuse University During Past Year, Important Work Continues

Friday, September 1, 2017, By News Staff

Last week, new and returning students arrived on campus to kick off the 2017-18 academic year. As they settle in, they, along with the entire campus community, will notice expanded and new initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion campuswide.

STEM

Engineering and Computer Science Professors Recognized by IEEE

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

Professors Vir V. Phoha and Jay K. Lee have been honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. Phoha, an expert in cybersecurity, received the 2017 IEEE…

Media, Law & Policy

With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…

Business & Economy

‘Empowering the Startup Dream’: Workshop on Global Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University has teamed up with a number of campus and community partners to present “Empowering the Startup Dream,” a half-day workshop focused on international student entrepreneurship. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 8,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse One of Playbill’s 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Erica Blust

Playbill has ranked Syracuse University on its list of the “10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway in the 2017-18 Season.” Syracuse tied for the no. 8 spot. Syracuse alumni included in the listing are Lauren Blackman ’02 (“Anastasia”), Sharone Sayegh…

National Geographic

Prof. Monmonier Examines Map Inventions in New Book

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Geography Professor Mark Monmonier of the Maxwell School was heavily featured in the National Geographic article, “These are the Cleverest, Weirdest, Mapping Ideas Ever Patented.” Monmonier uncovered and engaged with over 300 map-related patents for his new book, “Patents and…

Summer Snaps 2017

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University community members are enjoying the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they are having. We invite members of the University community to submit their photos for inclusion in…

Arts & Culture

Palitz Gallery Presents ‘The Prints of Lake Effect Editions’

Monday, August 28, 2017, By News Staff

“The Prints of Lake Effect Editions at Syracuse University,” now on display at the Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University’s Lubin House in New York City, celebrates 10 years of contemporary printmaking. Featuring work from more than 20 emerging…

STEM

Crowston, Erickson Receive Inaugural NSF Convergence Award

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty members Kevin Crowston and Ingrid Erickson are the recipients of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Award, which they will use to establish a research coordination network (RCN) to focus on sociotechnological interactions between work and technology design…