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Susan Hildreth to Rejoin Libraries Advisory Board
Syracuse University Libraries has announced the re-appointment of Susan Hildreth to its advisory board. Hildreth was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, D.C….
Samantha Usman Receives Highly Competitive Astronaut Scholarship
A rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences is flying high upon learning of her latest academic achievement. Samantha Usman ’16, a double major in physics and mathematics, has just been named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship…
New Home Court Advantage for South Carolina Colleges? The Department Chair of Sport Management Weighs In
The removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina capitol grounds could prove to have significant advantages in home field or court advantages for institutions like University of South Carolina, said Michael Veley, director and chair of the Department…
Research on the Attitudes of White Supporters of the Confederate Flag
Spencer Piston, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University, a researcher on racial inequality and economic inequality within the American political system, has evaluated survey data reflecting the attitudes of white supporters of the Confederate flag. Confederate flag are…
The Stand Community Newspaper Hosts Photo Walk on July 18
The Stand’s annual Photo Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. (across from Dunk & Bright furniture). The event will open with a photo lesson taught by professional…
Economics Professor Provides Insights on China’s Market
Maxwell School Economics Professor Mary E. Lovely, who studies the Chinese economy and China’s economic growth, provides some insight into China’s market volatility. “If stock values do not rebound, households may perceive a permanent decline in wealth and slow down…
Q&A: Professor Mary Lovely on China’s Market Volatility
The recent volatility of China’s stock market has made for a rough ride for Chinese investors and worried exchanges worldwide. Maxwell School Economics Professor Mary E. Lovely, who studies the Chinese economy and China’s economic growth, provides some insight into…
Veterans to Attend Academic Boot Camp on Campus
Enlisted veterans and transitioning service members planning to enroll in or transfer into a four-year undergraduate program will attend Warrior-Scholar Project program at SU, July 11-18
iSchool Student Awarded $5,000 Mortar Board Fellowship
Ph.D. student Bryan Dosono has received one of only eight national fellowships from Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors. Dosono, who was awarded $5,000, is a student in information science and technology in the School of Information…
Faculty Member Launches New Tool for Digital Learning
A website featuring the work of a School of Information Studies (iSchool) research professor and a graduate student that strives to use artwork to help in the understanding of scientific principles has just launched. Over the past year, Jun Wang,…