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Making an Impact for Children’s Education

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Aysha A. Seedat ’16 has always been interested in public policy and politics but it was the required first-year writing course that decided her future.

STEM

Michael ’72 and Susan Thonis Establish Endowed Professorship of Earth Sciences

Tuesday, March 18, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Professor Suzanne L. Baldwin, a renowned geologist and thermochronologist, has been named the inaugural Michael G. and Susan T. Thonis Professor of Earth Sciences in The College of Arts and Sciences. Through the generosity of Michael Thonis ’72 and his…

Veterans

Military Times Places Whitman in Top 10 ‘Best for Vets’ Biz School Rankings

Monday, March 10, 2014, By News Staff

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been ranked No. 6 by Military Times in its 2014 list of Best for Vets: Business Schools, the publication announced today. The organization comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and…

University to Host National Whistleblower Tour

Friday, March 7, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Syracuse University, in partnership with Upstate Medical University, SUNY Cortland and ArtRage, will host “American Whistleblower Tour: Models of Courageous Citizenship” with a series of events to be held this month. Part of a national campaign sponsored by the Government…

Media, Law & Policy

NBC Interns Make the Most Out of Their Sochi Olympics Experience

Wednesday, March 5, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Jackie Barr ’15 was glued to the coverage of the Sochi Olympics. As one of 33 students interning with NBC Sports, Barr worked as a shot selector to pull the best of the coverage for online viewing. The interns played a part in helping bring the games to the world.

Campus & Community

American Indian Movement Leader Dennis Banks to Attend Campus Event

Monday, March 3, 2014, By News Staff

Dennis Banks, a founding member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), will attend a screening of “Nowa Cumig: The Drum Will Never Stop” on Wednesday, March 5, at Watson Theatre from 7-9:30 p.m. He will also attend a screening of…

Media, Law & Policy

Mike Tirico ’88 Enshrined on WAER-FM Wall of Fame

Monday, February 24, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Award-winning journalist Ted Koppel ’60 and award-winning sports broadcaster Mike Tirico ’88 share many things in common. Both are SU alumni, and both have risen to the top of the broadcast profession. Both Koppel and Tirico also shared a common…

STEM

Physics Professor Lisa Manning Named Sloan Research Fellow

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

M. Lisa Manning, assistant professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, studies the mechanics of how biological cells move and grow, and how granular materials fail. As an early career scientist, she is being recognized for her…

Arts & Culture

Students, Kronos Quartet Will Make Noise Into Music through Unique Collaboration

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Through a unique project fostered by SU’s Arts Engage, Zeke Leonard, an assistant professor of design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is building intonarumori—noise-generating devices.

Media, Law & Policy

Helping Bring the Olympics to the World

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The Sochi Olympics has us riveted to our televisions as the athletes ski, skate and speed into sport legends. Syracuse University students are playing a part in helping to bring the drama to fans around the world—with NBC and with the International Olympic Committee.