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Facing Another Potential Ebola Epidemic, Use of ‘Experimental’ Vaccine Doesn’t Cut It
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an immunization campaign to fight Ebola, where numerous cases of the disease have been confirmed. According to reports, the experimental vaccine is not yet licensed but was effective in treatments…
Whole Foods Discount for Amazon Customers is Logical Next Step in ‘Cyber-Physical Strategy’
This week Whole Foods launched a loyalty program for Amazon Prime members, offering them special discounts at their grocery stores. The specials are available now in Florida and will roll out to all other stores starting this summer. Associate professor…
ECS Professor Secures Yahoo Donation of Servers for Research Processing
The search to answer research questions through vast amounts of data requires massive amounts of computer server space. Syracuse University has a healthy number of data servers ready to assist researchers, but a recent donation by Yahoo is adding more…
Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 Commencement Address
Kathrine Switzer ’68, G ’72 delivers the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Sunday at the dome. The following is a video and transcript of her inspiring message to the grads.
Yates-Richard Wins Ford Foundation Fellowship
Meina Yates-Richard, assistant professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a Ford Foundation Fellowship for the 2018-19 academic year. The post-doctoral fellowship was awarded as part of a national competition to provide one year’s research…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part IV
“Democratization” and “internationalization” are not just fancy buzzwords; they are the stuff of a new breed of humanists, committed to making knowledge more open, inclusive and democratic. At Syracuse, this quest plays out daily on multiple stages—from Syracuse Symposium to…
Students to Engage Around the World through Fulbright Grants
Six students and three alumnae were selected to participate in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program. Two students have received study/research grants. Among that prestigious group are three who spoke to SU News about what they hope to give and gain during the experience.
University Updates Campus Community on Status of Several Diversity and Inclusion Recommendations
The University continues to implement new initiatives and policies as developed from the recommendations of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion (CWDI) to create a more diverse and inclusive campus. Members of the Universitywide Council on Diversity and Inclusion…
April 25 Campus Conversation Recap
On Wednesday, April 25, Syracuse University, in partnership with students and student leaders, hosted a Campus Conversation. The event, which was held in Hendricks Chapel, featured a candid conversation about confronting and combating bigotry, intolerance and ignorance in our community….
44 Stars of Excellence Awards Gala Recognizes Student Leaders, Organizations and Advisors
At the annual 44 Stars of Excellence Awards Gala on April 19, students, registered student organizations and organization advisors were celebrated and recognized for their many contributions to the campus community. Winners of the 2018 44 Stars of Excellence Awards…