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STEM

Saulson Publishes Second Edition of Textbook on Gravitational Wave Detection Device

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Keith Kobland

When a team of scientists confirmed Einstein’s theory about the existence of gravitational waves, including the important work of Syracuse University’s own physicists, there was little doubt that it would be the kind of discovery documented in scholarly textbooks. Now…

Campus & Community

Vincent Tinto Selected for NASPA Award for His Contributions to Higher Education

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

Vincent Tinto, distinguished professor emertius of higher education in the School of Education, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. NASPA…

STEM

Falk College to Host Community-based Research Collaboration Meeting March 24

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Michele Barrett

Last October, a newly organized group of research-focused faculty, graduate students, administrators and staff from multiple schools, colleges and other units met to explore shared interests and possible collaborative opportunities. As the group’s future efforts take shape, it welcomes new…

Campus & Community

Living at SU Guide Available in SU Guides Mobile App

Monday, February 27, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The Living at SU Guide is now available on the SU Guides mobile app. As part of the University’s mobile application, Syracuse University Mobile, the SU Guides feature includes subject-matter guides offering students a one-stop shop for information. The Living…

STEM

iPrize, CompeteCNY Make $140,000 Available for Student Pitch Competition

Monday, February 27, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Entrepreneurial students on campus will have the opportunity to test their pitch skills for prize money in a new competition supported in part by the Raymond Von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship at the School of Information Studies (iSchool)….

Newhouse Faculty React to Press Being Shut Out of White House Briefing

Friday, February 24, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Newhouse faculty members react to the news that journalists from several news organizations–The New York Times, CNN, Buzzfeed News, Politico and the Los Angeles Times–were prohibited from attending a briefing by President Trump’s press secretary on Friday, a highly unusual…

Campus & Community

University Presents Record-Breaking Amount to United Way from Employee Fundraising Campaign

Friday, February 24, 2017, By News Staff

During halftime at Wednesday night’s men’s basketball game, Syracuse University presented the United Way with a record-breaking dollar amount—$240,000—raised through its annual employee fundraising campaign. Just prior to the check presentation, United Way President Frank Lazarski was also recognized by…

Arts & Culture

George Saunders’ First Novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ Debuts at No. 1 on New York Times Bestseller List

Friday, February 24, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

For an author, you are truly in an enviable position when fans and book critics alike anxiously await your next creation. So it is for College of Arts and Sciences’ English professor George Saunders. Especially now, with the publication of…

Health & Society

Falk College’s Sport and Human Development Institute Hosts Sport and Social Responsibility Symposium March 3

Thursday, February 23, 2017, By Michele Barrett

To illustrate social responsibility as an important community tool that can address critical social issues and human needs locally and globally, Falk College’s Sport and Human Development Institute will host its Inaugural Sport Development Symposium Friday, March 3, at 1…