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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

Syracuse Recognized on President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Tuesday, January 27, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the 2013-14 academic year, one of only 12 institutions in New York State. The University has been on the Honor Roll with Distinction…

STEM

Geologists Receive Federal Grant to Study Tectonic Uplift

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Earth scientists in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a major grant to test a new technique for measuring tectonic uplift. Gregory Hoke, assistant professor of Earth sciences, and Devin McPhillips, a postdoctoral research associate, are the recipients…

STEM

Faculty, Students Train India’s Future Engineers to Reduce Energy Footprint

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Rapid economic growth in India has led to a spike in energy consumption, placing a serious strain on the country’s grid and energy supplies. Blackouts and brownouts are common and widespread. Worse, limited resources often make it impossible to generate…

Media, Law & Policy

Q & A: Christopher Faricy on the State of the Union Address

Wednesday, January 21, 2015, By Keith Kobland

From the economy to the war on terror, President Obama touched on a wide range of issues during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Christoper Faricy, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School and author of…

Education Professor to Discuss ‘Peaceful at the Core’ Curriculum at Barnes & Noble Jan. 17

Thursday, January 15, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

School of Education Professor Mara Sapon-Shevin has developed a new curriculum to address issues of bullying and to promote a positive social climate in schools. Using children’s literature as the foundation for dialogue, the “Peaceful at the Core” curriculum is…

Business & Economy

Student Ventures Can Enter Panasci Business Plan Competition to Win Startup Funding

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, By Lindsay Wickham

The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) in the Whitman School of Management are calling for submissions for the 2015 Panasci Business Plan Competition. The competition accepts business plan ideas from graduate and…

ODEP Grant to Assist Job Training Programs at SU and OCC for People With Disabilities

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College (OCC), the Syracuse City School District, the public workforce system and regional economic development and disability service agents are partnering with employers in high-growth industries to prepare youths and young adults with disabilities for skilled…

Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina Announces Plans to Conclude Tenure

Friday, December 5, 2014, By News Staff

Dean Liz Liddy will serve as Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost.