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Black Moon Event Bridges Fiction, Mythology and Science
For those looking up at the sky tonight in North America, you may notice something missing – the moon! That’s because July 31 marks a lunar event called the “black moon” which is the second new moon that happens in…
Why ‘Old Town Road’ Strikes a Chord with Listeners
Rapper Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” is now the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been No. 1 for 17 consecutive weeks, bumping Luis Fonsi and Daddy…
Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17: A Rising Career in International Disability Rights
Before arriving in Syracuse to pursue a master of laws degree, Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17 was already an experienced human rights lawyer. In her native Peru she served as a commissioner at the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as a professor…
Why Are Celebrities Obsessed with Smiley Faces in Fashion?
Bob Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Billboard for the article “Why Justin Bieber, J Balvin and more are obsessed with smiley faces in fashion.” In…
Solar Cell Manufacturer’s ‘Flexible’ Approach Brings Renewable Energy to Unprecedented Places
It’s 2019, and the world continues its rapid transformation. The physical Earth itself is changing in a time defined by environmental disruption, while exponential advancements in high tech are happening throughout the world. As the planet and technology undergo these…
Light Work Awarded $100,000 Grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has honored Light Work with a $100,000 multi-year programming grant. Distributed over the next two years, these funds will support Light Work’s renowned residency and exhibition programs, offering support and visibility to…
Syracuse University Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Universities in China
Chancellor Kent Syverud and members of Syracuse University’s leadership team recently traveled to China as part of the University’s efforts to build strong partnerships with China’s top universities in the areas of faculty and graduate collaboration and research. Those efforts…
Madonna Harrington Meyer Named University Professor
Madonna Harrington Meyer, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was recently named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The prestigious distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is…
How to Stay Cool When the Summer Heats Up
With high heat and humidity predicted later this week, it’s a good idea to review the warning signs of heat illness and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. What is heat illness? When you get warm, your…
Campus Community Invited to Wacheva’s 10th Anniversary Open House July 20
Members of the campus community are helping Wacheva Cultural Arts mark its 10th anniversary in Syracuse with a special open house fundraiser on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They include Latin dance instructors Samantha Marji ’13,…