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Arts & Culture

Band on the Run: Syracuse University Brass Ensemble Soaks in Spirit of Bluegrass State

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, By Rob Enslin

When James T. Spencer, director of the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), turned to accept the applause at the 2018 Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF) in Danville, Kentucky, he joked to himself, “Now what do we do for an…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Releases 2018 Media-Nxt Report

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The compendium from the school’s Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship examines emerging technologies that are disrupting the media industry. The Newhouse School’s Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship today released the 2018 Media-Nxt report, a compendium examining emerging technologies that are…

Health & Society

Speech Research Study for Children

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, By News Staff

Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to participate in a research study at Syracuse University, in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The research focuses on the development of speech in young children, specifically, on…

Campus & Community

Key Leaders Hired in Division of Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, By News Staff

Dara Royer, senior vice president and chief communications officer, today announced the appointment of three key leaders in the Division of Marketing and Communications. The appointments are Sarah Scalese, senior associate vice president for communications; Ellen de Graffenreid, senior associate…

Health & Society

Falk Professor Named NSCS National Advisor of the Year

Monday, July 9, 2018, By Michele Barrett

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s preeminent honors organization for first- and second-year students, named Karen Kirkhart the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Kirkhart, a professor at the School of Social Work in Falk…

Campus & Community

Reminder: Deadline to Apply to Be First-Year Experience Facilitators July 9

Friday, July 6, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, many of you have indicated a willingness, even an eagerness, to support the 2018-19 academic year first-year experience. We are grateful for your participation and leadership in creating a more diverse and inclusive…

WSYR Radio

Do New Yorkers Need to Worry About Earthquakes?

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Jeffrey Karson, professor of earth sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by WSYR Radio to discuss recent volcanic and earthquake activity. Karson, an expert in seismology says, “Earthquakes and volcanoes are completely normal behavior. They get…

STEM

Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute Appoints New Director

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Rob Enslin

James A. Hewett, associate professor of biology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is the newest director of the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI). He succeeds Kevin Sweder, professor of forensic science, who is…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Executive Director of Administration and Strategic Initiatives

Thursday, July 5, 2018, By Kerri D. Howell

Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, announced the creation of a new leadership position, executive director of administration and strategic initiatives, appointing Kevin Coates, formerly director of budget, finance and business analytics, to the role effective…

STEM

Nangia, Fardad Awarded Promotions, Tenure

Thursday, July 5, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Shikha Nangia and Makan Fardad—faculty members in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS)—have been promoted to associate professors and awarded tenure. Nangia and Fardad are nationally recognized researchers, each having earned the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER…