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Syracuse University Celebrates Life of Honorary Trustee Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08
Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08, an investment industry visionary and generous benefactor to Syracuse University and its management school that bears his name, passed away April 16. A dedicated mentor and teacher who regularly returned to Syracuse to share his…
Two-Day Series of Events will Honor Chancellor Emeritus Kenneth and Mary Ann Shaw
Chancellor Emeritus Kenneth A. “Buzz” H’04 and Mary Ann Shaw H’04 will visit the Syracuse University campus April 19-20 for a special two-day celebration honoring their enduring impact on the University and greater community. Both will receive the Chancellor’s Medal…
‘Joy of Close Reading’ Conference Will Remember Prof. Hope Glidden
“The Joy of Close Reading in Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies” is the name of a conference that will be held Friday, April 27, in memory of Professor Hope Glidden, a distinguished scholar of early modern French literature and member…
Can Renewable Energy Forms Fill Fracking Gap?
Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, was once seen as the future of New York’s energy systems. But now, it is not a viable option. Now the Empire State is looking to find energy with renewable options – which may not be…
Unintended Trade War Consequences
As a potential trade war with China looms, President Trump has admitted that he’s “not saying there won’t be a little pain.” This could refer to rising prices of certain goods, or other ‘unintended consequences.’ It also depends on the…
International Justice Expert Crane on Syrian Bombings
Syracuse law professor and international justice expert David Crane joined both Wisconsin and North Carolina public radio stations to talk about Trump’s plans and the crisis in Syria following last week’s bombing of chemical weapons plants in Syria. Crane joined…
Think Before You Speak, Just Like Right Whales
New research shows that right whales may have the ability to think about their calls before vocalizing them. Holly Root-Gutteridge, a former postdoctoral researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Scientific American about this new information, and…
Does Neo-Nazi Trolling Cross Free Speech Boundaries?
Everyone has rights to their own free speech, though recently that concept has been under question, as a lawsuit over a Neo-Nazi “troll army” has become national news. It stems from a white supremacist having his followers harass a Jewish…
‘Roseanne’ Could Pave Way for Reboot Influx
Initial concerns surrounding the blue-collar support of President Trump in the new ‘Roseanne’ reboot have since subsided after the show’s immediate rating success. Even more so, this may become a new trend within the TV industry. Media expert and director…