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Wind Power Can Be Cost-Comparable, New Analysis Reveals

Wednesday, March 26, 2014, By Diane Stirling

The costs of using wind energy and natural gas for electricity are virtually equal when accounting for the full private and social costs of each, making wind a competitive energy source for the United States, according to a new study on the…

Campus & Community

Students Form Sustainability Organizations on Campus

Wednesday, March 26, 2014, By News Staff

For Elizabeth Kahn, being president of Students of Sustainability at Syracuse University is not just a campus commitment. A few weeks ago, Kahn spent her weekend in Washington, D.C., with 12 other students in the organization to protest the proposed…

Campus & Community

Unveiling of Second Annual ‘Who Are You?’ Postcard Project April 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By News Staff

Last fall, the Anti-Bias Education Team of the Division of Student Affairs collected anonymous statements from students, faculty and staff answering the question, “Who are you?” The postcards submitted (approximately 200) will be on display in Panasci Lounge following the…

Media, Law & Policy

Toner Prize Goes to Tumulty of Washington Post

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post is the winner of the 2013 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. The $5,000 Toner Prize honors the late Robin Toner, a summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University with dual degrees in…

Campus & Community

‘Tomorrow Happens Here’: The Experience of SXSW

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive is the place to be to find out “what’s next” in creative content and digital technologies. “I always loved the old SXSW tagline: ‘Tomorrow Happens Here,’ and it still feels true,” says Sean Branagan, director…

12th Annual WISE Symposium to Feature Expert Women Keynote Speakers

Monday, March 24, 2014, By Lindsay Wickham

Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is bringing powerhouse entrepreneurial guest speakers to the 12th annual WISE Symposium on Tuesday, April 8, to inspire an anticipated audience of 1,000 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The event runs from 9…

New Syracuse University Perfume Gains National Attention

Thursday, March 20, 2014, By Keith Kobland

When CBS News wanted the scoop on a brand new SU-inspired fragrance, they turned to students, faculty and fans. Correspondent Mo Rocca and a crew, including a cameraman, audio engineer and producer, spent several days on campus to weave together a piece…

USAA Joins Institute for Veterans and Military Families as Corporate Partner

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced that USAA insurance company will join as a corporate two-star partner in support of the institute’s programs for veterans and military families as, and after, they make the transition to…

Making an Impact for Children’s Education

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Aysha A. Seedat ’16 has always been interested in public policy and politics but it was the required first-year writing course that decided her future.

Smullen Book Is Basis for ‘Charting Your Professional Path’ Seminar

Tuesday, March 18, 2014, By Eileen Jevis

Establishing goals for professional success is important, and few are more knowledgeable than William Smullen, director of National Security Studies at the Maxwell School and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. Smullen is releasing a…