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Crowston’s NSF Role Illuminates Research Funding Aspects

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Distinguished Professor of Information Science Kevin Crowston has enjoyed a rare opportunity in the academic researcher’s world. He’s lived life on the other side of a research funding proposal. Crowston recently completed a 27-month rotation as a program director for the…

STEM

Samantha Usman Receives Highly Competitive Astronaut Scholarship

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Amy Manley

A rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences is flying high upon learning of her latest academic achievement. Samantha Usman ’16, a double major in physics and mathematics, has just been named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship…

New Home Court Advantage for South Carolina Colleges? The Department Chair of Sport Management Weighs In

Friday, July 10, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina capitol grounds could prove to have significant advantages in home field or court advantages for institutions like University of South Carolina, said Michael Veley, director and chair of the Department…

The Stand Community Newspaper Hosts Photo Walk on July 18

Thursday, July 9, 2015, By News Staff

The Stand’s annual Photo Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. (across from Dunk & Bright furniture). The event will open with a photo lesson taught by professional…

STEM

iSchool Student Awarded $5,000 Mortar Board Fellowship

Wednesday, July 8, 2015, By News Staff

Ph.D. student Bryan Dosono has received one of only eight national fellowships from Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors. Dosono, who was awarded $5,000, is a student in information science and technology in the School of Information…

Campus & Community

Atlanta Program Helps Students Discover Heart of the South

Wednesday, July 1, 2015, By News Staff

It was an exciting spring for Syracuse University in Atlanta, as alumni and friends welcomed 14 students from the College of Arts and Sciences to their city for its inaugural immersion program. The trip combined a variety of cultural activities…

Veterans

Veteran, Non-Veteran Students Gain Insights into Trauma Research

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

When Charles Preuss ’17 saw information on trauma research training for undergraduates, he knew it would be a chance to understand more about his own situation.

Campus & Community

Lynda.com comes to University July 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced that the University has acquired an enterprise license for lynda.com. All active students, faculty and staff will have full member privileges starting July 1. Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that helps anyone…

Campus & Community

New Mobile App Launched for Syracuse Welcome 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs (FYTP) has announced that Syracuse Welcome 2015 has gone mobile. This year, students and families can download the Syracuse University Guidebook app on their smart phones or tablets and access the Syracuse Welcome…

STEM

Building a Silver Lining for the Cloud

Thursday, June 25, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

The cloud has become a ubiquitous solution for work and for play. Businesses use it to store, access and share data. The average person uses it for email, social networks or to binge-watch “House of Cards” on Netflix. It is…