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ABC News

Professor of Law Paula C. Johnson on New Evidence on the Emmett Till Case

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Paula C. Johnson, professor in the College of Law and co-director of the Cold Case Justice Initiative, was quoted by ABC News for the story “New Book Spurs Call for Fresh Probe of Emmett Till Lynching.”

STEM

How Machine Learning Is Changing Crime-Solving Tactics

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Modern forensic DNA analyses are crucial to crime scene investigations; however the interpretation of the DNA profiles can be complex. Two researchers from the Forensics and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) have turned to computer technology to assist complicated profile…

Campus & Community

University Launches Center for Learning and Student Success

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By Carol Boll

A new Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) to better support students in their academic endeavors has officially opened this semester on the third floor of E.S. Bird Library. The center unites the Tutoring and Study Center with the…

Campus & Community

Stories of Orange Love

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By John Boccacino

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re capturing the stories of #OrangeLove. Meet six couples who found true love thanks to Syracuse University, then submit your own #OrangeLove story. Jennifer Brody ’90 and Jeffrey Kohn ’92 Brody and Kohn met on campus…

STEM

National Engineers Week Events

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

In celebration of National Engineers Week (Eweek), the College of Engineering and Computer Science will host a variety of speakers and activities beginning on Saturday, Feb. 18. The events will bring engineering and computer science students and alumni together, and…

Arts & Culture

Listening Party at the Belfer Audio Archive on Feb. 16

Wednesday, February 8, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of the Belfer Audio Archive? Join the audio engineers, media archivists and curators of the Special Collections Research Center to explore the impressive work being done to preserve the history of recorded…

Campus & Community

Tickets on Sale Wednesday Morning for Humans of New York Creator Brandon Stanton

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Tickets for the March 6 presentation by Humans of New York (HONY) creator Brandon Stanton go on sale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, and are $5 for SU and SUNY-ESF students with I.D. at the Schine Box Office…

Campus & Community

SU Abroad to Host Study Abroad Day Feb. 9

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University Abroad will host its annual Study Abroad Day on Thursday, Feb. 9, from noon-3 p.m. in the Schine Student Center, Room 304ABC. Study Abroad Day is a chance for students in every major and at every class level…

Media, Law & Policy

Robertson Foundation Extends Partnership with Maxwell

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, By News Staff

The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFFG) has extended by two years its funding of fellowships for PAIA students at the Maxwell School. The recently announced extension will support a total of four additional Robertson fellows—two entering Maxwell for academic year…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Hosts Lecture Series Featuring Renowned Scholars, Curators

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The Syracuse University Art Galleries has announced a special six-week lecture series beginning Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Syracuse University Art Galleries in Shaffer Art Building. The weekly lecture series will highlight the research interests of important…