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Health & Society

Sport and Human Development Institute Focuses on Experiential Learning, Research

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The Sport and Human Development Institute in Falk College explores the intersection of sport with human development, social change and social inclusion. Created in partnership with the U.S Fund for UNICEF, the institute aims to provide professional education and learning…

STEM

Syracuse Researcher Finds Wolf Subspecies Have Unique Howl Patterns

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

A southern drawl or a cockney accent can quickly pinpoint where a person grew up. Researchers have found that regional vocalization patterns aren’t just for humans—dialects can likewise differ among groups of wolves.

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 23 University Senate Meeting

Friday, March 25, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate on Wednesday, March 23, in Maxwell Auditorium. In his remarks, the Chancellor provided updates on a number of items, including matters relative to diversity and inclusion, free speech and the Professor…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Courtney Rosser ’16

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

When Courtney Rosser arrived on campus from Amsterdam, a small city in New York’s Montgomery County, she chose to major in bioengineering. She changed her major to biology, then added neuroscience. Rather than becoming a doctor or a researcher, Rosser…

STEM

The Human Trace

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The great anthropologist Loren Eiseley once compared mankind to a twisted stem of wisteria—a “rooted vine in space” on an immense, if not impossible journey. It’s one that each of us must attempt, regardless of outcome. This is the premise…

Arts & Culture

Professor Eyes New Books, International Humanities Appointment

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Rob Enslin

When Gregg Lambert stepped down as founding director of the Syracuse University Humanities Center in 2014, he did what any self-respecting professor would do. He hit the books. Nearly two years later, Lambert is still at the top of his…

Media, Law & Policy

CBS News’ Jeff Glor ’97 to Emcee Newhouse School’s Mirror Awards Ceremony June 9

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

CBS News anchor and correspondent Jeff Glor ’97 will serve as master of ceremonies at the 10th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 9 in New York City. Hosted by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the event will include…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By Shannon Andre

This year’s commemorative speaker is Christine Ha, celebrity chef and writer, and first blind contestant and season three winner of “MasterChef” on FOX.

Health & Society

Neuroscience Expert Shares Love for Dance with People with Parkinson’s Disease

Monday, March 21, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

Tumay Tunur feels dance helps people with Parkinson’s disease escape from their world of problems, medication and illness.

Campus & Community

MLS Commissioner Don Garber to Give University Lecture March 22

Friday, March 18, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner and Soccer United Marketing CEO Don Garber is the next speaker for the University Lectures series on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event is free and open to the public….