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@SyracuseU News Tips

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University faculty members are available for interview on a variety of timely topics. Our faculty members provide insight that moves the story forward, and information that shines a new light on important research of interest to your audience. Here’s…

Campus & Community

Third Annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Syracuse University community will again organize and raise awareness about the global crisis of gender violence during the annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence event. This is the third consecutive year that Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Trustees Engage Together in Strategic Plan Brainstorming Session

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Carol Boll

Faculty representatives from the University’s Academic Strategic Plan Steering Committee engaged members of the Board of Trustees in what participants characterized as a lively and informative discussion and brainstorming session during the board’s recent winter retreat. The brainstorming session was…

STEM

The Science of Slime: Why We Care Where Biofilms Stick

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

For every human cell in our bodies there are 10 bacteria cells. When bacteria—good or bad—stick together, they form a slimy layer called a biofilm that adheres to surfaces inside or outside of the body. A good example is inside…

Media, Law & Policy

Raising the Bar: College of Law Revises Standards to Improve Student Success

Thursday, January 29, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A rigorous two-day test of legal knowledge, the bar exam is the final hurdle for those studying law to be admitted as practicing attorneys. To ensure that new graduates taking the bar exam had academic assistance, the College of Law initiated a revised set of academic standards several years ago.

Campus & Community

A Strategic Focus for Interim Vice Chancellor, Provost Liz Liddy

Monday, January 26, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

As dean of the School of Information Studies, professor and mentor, Liddy has forged close connections to many students during her 25 years at the iSchool. In her new role, Liddy will impact an even greater number of students—across campus and possibly for decades to come.

Arts & Culture

A Conversation with Don Waful

Wednesday, January 21, 2015, By Keith Kobland

At 98, Don Waful ’37, G’39 is one of Syracuse University’s oldest surviving military veterans. Here Waful reflects on his World War II service, meeting the loves of his life and why he has been a dedicated Syracuse football fan…

@SyracuseUNews Tips

Wednesday, January 21, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University faculty discuss ‘lone wolf’ terrorism and Super Bowl XLIX.

Campus & Community

Syracuse Scholar: Shuyuan Chen ’15

Tuesday, January 20, 2015, By News Staff

International students often face a unique set of challenges when they embark on their collegiate career in the United States. But one international student, Shuyuan Chen ’15, of Yangzhou, China, is using her experience to help others like her thrive…

Arts & Culture

Professor Examines 200 Years of Western American Art

Friday, January 16, 2015, By Rob Enslin

More than 200 years of Western American art is the subject of a new book by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Scott Manning Stevens, associate professor and director of Native American studies, is the author of…