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Campus & Community

What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Monday, July 1, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Wondering where you can catch fireworks this Fourth of July holiday? We have rounded up a list of where you can watch them. Monday, July 1 Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake (Camillus): Concert will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m.,…

Campus & Community

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies

Friday, June 28, 2024, By News Staff

Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), will become the iSchool’s interim dean effective July 1. “Jeff is a well-respected member of the iSchool community,…

Veterans

3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Thursday, June 27, 2024, By John Boccacino

Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…

STEM

Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos’ Most Extreme Events

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Eric Coughlin, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a grant from NASA for his project entitled, “Extragalactic Outbursts and Repeating Nuclear Flares From Tidal Disruption Events.” The three-year, $346,000 award will support his…

Campus & Community

Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

Wednesday, June 26, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….

Campus & Community

Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, By John Boccacino

Beginning in the fall, Syracuse University’s electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for the esports degree program, which employs a holistic, experiential learning-based…

STEM

What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….

Media, Law & Policy

Alumna Pia Rogers to Offer Keynote at MPA Convocation

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Cort Ruddy

A long, distinguished career has taken Army Colonel Pia W. Rogers L’01, G’01 to assignments around the globe and led to her current position at the Pentagon. On Friday, June 28, she we will return to where her professional journey…

Campus & Community

Laura Machia Named Associate Dean for Academic Initiatives and Curriculum in A&S

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Daeya Malboeuf

Laura Machia, professor of psychology (PSY) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S’ associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum. In this new cabinet-level role, Machia will work closely with the senior associate dean for…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – June 2024

Monday, June 24, 2024, By Daryl Lovell

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Robert Thompson (Newhouse): Yahoo Entertainment,  Today.com, WOR Radio, NPR, The Street, Boston Globe, Realtor.com Carl Schramm (iSchool): The Spectator Osamah Khalil, (Maxwell): New…