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STEM

Acuna Launches Beta Version of Tool for Research and Funding Discovery

Monday, October 2, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Last fall, School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty member Daniel Acuna was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation titled “Improving grant reviewing and scientific innovation by linking funding and scholarly literature.” One of the goals of the two-year…

Media, Law & Policy

Smullen on the state of the State

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Maxwell Senior Fellow in National Security and Director of National Security Studies, professor Bill Smullen offers his thoughts on the current state of the State Department. “As the Nation’s chief diplomat, a Secretary of State must be active and visible in forming…

Campus & Community

William Coplin, Marcelle Haddix Named 2017 Judith Seinfeld Scholar Awardees

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By Carol Boll

William D. Coplin of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Marcelle Haddix of the School of Education have received 2017 Judith Greenberg Seinfeld Scholar awards in recognition of their outstanding work as scholars and teachers. Endowed by alumna…

Campus & Community

University Lectures Welcomes ‘Morning Edition’ Host David Greene

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

David Greene—host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” and NPR’s morning news podcast “Up First”—is the next guest in the University Lectures series. Greene will take part in an on-stage conversation with Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the…

Campus & Community

Student Advisory Council to Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience Call for Applications

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

The Student Advisory Council seeks undergraduate, graduate and law student applicants to advise the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience. Students can apply here. Formerly known as the Student Affairs Advisory Board, this group of students will serve in…

Health & Society

Registration Now Open for Fall ’17 Technology Accessibility Training Workshops

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

Syracuse University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for six training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of,…

Arts & Culture

University Union, Traditions Commission Present: T.J. Miller and the Lucas Brothers

Thursday, September 28, 2017, By News Staff

University Union’s Fall comedy show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. as a part of Orange Central 2017 Homecoming Weekend in partnership with the Traditions Commission. The night of comedy in Goldstein Auditorium will begin with…

Business & Economy

Professor Robert Ashford’s ‘Inclusive Capitalism’ Gains International Support

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, By Martin Walls

According to Robert Ashford, Bond Schoeneck & King Distinguished Professor in the College of Law, “In the time needed to read this article, the wealthiest 1 percent of the American people will have acquired more capital wealth with the earnings of…

Campus & Community

Alumni Board Announces New Directors

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors. Effective July 1, Jennifer Dandrea ’05, Karen (Au) Frank ’03, Melissa Richards-Person ’89 and Jason Yaley ’05, G’06 are directors on the SUAA Board. The…

STEM

Innovation Orange: Assistant Professor Evan Weissman

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Assistant Professor of Food Studies Evan Weissman (from both Falk College and the Maxwell School) conducts research on a topic that impacts every human being: the food system. Weissman’s background is in studying land-use pressure and farmland preservation From the…