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LIS Alumna Helps Veterans Preserve Their Stories
Annabelle Weiss dropped out of Hunter College in 1943 because she wanted to enlist in the armed services. With her parents’ consent, she joined the U.S. Marines and reported for training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in April 1944. There…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Hosts 101st Chancellor’s Review for ROTC Cadets
Chancellor Kent Syverud and leaders from Syracuse University and its Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will be joined by special guests, alumni, community members and educational partners to host the 101st Annual Chancellor’s Review. The celebration includes an awards…
Interdisciplinary Student Team Develops ‘Farm to Flame’ Plan for Energy Grids Powered by Farm Waste
When Will McKnight’s grandfather and uncle devised a process for converting farm waste to power, their goal was a simple one. “They wanted to replace wood pellets that produce smoke and toxins—that’s where the idea came from,” says McKnight ’18….
Take Back the Night: How to Get Involved
This year’s Take Back the Night march, rally and speak-out event will be held on Wednesday, March 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel. Though the origins of this international event are unknown, its message of combatting sexual, relationship…
Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie Discusses Senate Testimony before Armed Services Committee
Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families Mike Haynie recently testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee, asking for better treatment of military members and their families. His actions were highlighted in a WAER story, where…
Become a Leader in Cybersecurity this Fall—General Interest Meeting Feb. 28
In today’s hyperconnected world, cyberattacks on our institutions and personal information are increasing. Governments and industries alike need well-trained experts to protect us. This fall, the Cybersecurity Semester (CSS) returns to the University to teach computer science and computer engineering students from…
Jeremy Ring ’92 to Speak for National Entrepreneurship Week
Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week@SU with Jeremy Ring ’92, one of Yahoo!’s early team members who helped grow it to a $120 billion valuation in six years, and then went on to a distinguished career in public service. He will speak…
Purple Reign: Prince’s Commitment to Social Justice Overlooked, James Gordon William Says
James Gordon Williams first heard Prince’s music as a high school student. “The album Sign ‘O’ the Times (1987) was popular then and Prince’s music videos were available via MTV-style music video channels,” recalls Williams, assistant professor of African American Studies in…
Inspiring Wonder—National Engineers Week 2018
In celebration of National Engineers Week (Eweek), the College of Engineering and Computer Science will host a series of special events beginning on Sunday, Feb. 18. The events will bring students together to promote engineering and computer science disciplines to the broader…
NYSTAR Re-Designates College of Law’s Technology Commercialization Law Program as the New York State Science and Technology Law Center
Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR) has re-designated the College of Law’s Technology Commercialization Law Program (TCLP) as the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC, or Law Center). Having served as the NYSTAR Law…