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Saunders Wins More Hardware, Prepares to Launch ‘Kindness’ Book

Thursday, March 13, 2014, By Rob Enslin

This spring is shaping up to be another busy one for George Saunders G’88, acclaimed author and professor of English in The College of Arts and Sciences. This past weekend, the Oneonta, N.Y., resident traveled to London to receive the…

Media, Law & Policy

William P. Ehling ’43, G’52, G’54 Dies; Founded Public Relations Department

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

William P. Ehling ’43, G’52, G’54, professor emeritus and founder of the public relations department at the Newhouse School, died Feb. 7. He was 93. Ehling taught at Syracuse University from 1954 until his retirement in 1991. During his tenure,…

Arts & Culture

Philosophy Department to Welcome World-Renowned Philosopher

Friday, February 7, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Alvin Goldman, Board of Governors Professor at Rutgers University, will deliver the second annual William P. Alston Lecture at  The College of Arts and Sciences. The free lecture, titled “Naturalizing Metaphysics with the Help of Cognitive Science,” is open to…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

STEM

Physics Department Yields Award-Winning Dissertations

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Two physicists with ties to The College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded national dissertation prizes. Shiladitya Banerjee G’13, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago, is the recipient of the American Physical Society (APS)’s Award for Outstanding…

Media, Law & Policy

Magazine Department Speaker Series Brings Journalists to Campus

Friday, September 6, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School’s Magazine Department Speaker Series will bring two journalists to campus this fall. Follow on Twitter at #MagSpeakSU. Robert Draper Draper will speak at Newhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in…

SU Law Clinic Partners with U.S. Department of State to Bolster Disability Rights in Ethiopia

Thursday, August 29, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The Disability Rights Law Clinic at the College of Law has been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of State sponsored Professional Fellows EMPOWER Program, administered by Mobility International USA (MIUSA). This two-way international exchange program aims to expand…

Orientation Prepares College of Law Students for Next Three Years and Beyond

Tuesday, August 13, 2013, By Keith Kobland

The College of Law at Syracuse University hosts an orientation program unlike any other, preparing students by providing mentors, career skills and even heading down to the farm.

Campus & Community

Athletics Department to Hold Yard Sale Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Department of Athletics will hold a yard sale on Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, in Manley Field House. Both men’s and women’s apparel and equipment will be on sale while supplies last during the two-day…

Arts & Culture

VPA Announces New Department Chairs

Monday, July 1, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) and the Department of Foundation in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have announced two new department chairs, effective July 1. Both chairs are current members of the faculty. Associate…