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Campus & Community

Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By Shaina M. Hill

“Think globally, act locally.” It’s a concept that Harold Jones, professor emeritus of Spanish, and his wife, Barbara, have put into practice over their nearly 53 years of marriage. Together, they’ve worked to make a global impact through their giving…

Media, Law & Policy

Forensics Student Takes a Stand Against Homeschool Neglect

Saturday, March 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

When you think of forensics, chances are you think of it as a scientific means to solve crimes through things like DNA and fingerprints. That is true. But Kate Corbett Pollack G’17, a master’s student in the forensic sciences program…

Health & Society

Being Fat, Being Disabled and Doing Things That Feel Good

Thursday, March 5, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

In his research, Mike Gill, associate professor of disability studies in the department of Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education, references an episode of the public radio show “This American Life” titled “Own Worst Enemy” featuring stories…

STEM

3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…

U.S. News and World Report

The Impact Coronavirus May Have on Retirees

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Hailey Womer

John Palmer, University Professor and Dean Emeritus, was quoted by US News and World Report for the article, “What the Coronavirus Means for Your Retirement Finances.” With the spread of the virus increasing, the economic impact of COVID-19 will likely…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stages Announces 2020-21 Season

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

Two Tony Award-winning musicals, an American classic, a smart new comedy, a haunting new adaptation of a literary masterpiece and a world premiere are at the heart of Syracuse Stage’s 48th season. Artistic director Robert Hupp said the shows all…

The Washington Post

Coronavirus triggers cancellations, closures and contingency planning across the country

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Lily Datz

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in The Washington Post article titled “Coronavirus triggers cancellations, closures and contingency planning across the country.” Kmush, who specializes in epidemiology and global health, says that both state…

STEM

Biotechnology Program Offers New Master’s Degree

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

You will be hard-pressed to find a group of students at Syracuse University more enthusiastic about their studies than biotechnology majors. One group of biotechnology students has even recently formed the Biotechnology Society to unite peers with a shared passion…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Students Lobby in Albany for Continued HEOP Funding

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) offers economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals a chance to transform their lives through education. The program provides access to a Syracuse University degree for students from New York State. University College…

Campus & Community

Students Can Apply to University Program that Provides Path into US Government Intelligence Careers

Friday, February 28, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

A new Universitywide program is creating a path toward public service careers for all Syracuse University undergraduate and graduate students interested in making important contributions to U.S. and global security. The University was designated by the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)…