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One Goldwater Scholar, Three Honorable Mentions Named
Four Syracuse University nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship were recently recognized. Jessica Toothaker, a junior majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was named as a 2016 Goldwater Scholar. Three students were recognized with Goldwater Honorable…
Newhouse Students Put Faces, Voices to Syracuse’s No. 1 Poverty Ranking
Students in the Newhouse School took an in-depth look this spring at a stark statistic: Syracuse is ranked No. 1 for concentrated poverty among blacks and Hispanics out of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the country.
‘Inspirare’ Artwork at Hendricks Chapel Seeks to Inspire
When it comes to her latest creation, artist Joan Farrenkopf is as interested in what you feel as well as think. In fact, thinking is secondary.
‘Sound Beat’ Celebrates Fifth Anniversary on May 6 in Bird Library
The libraries’ public radio show, “Sound Beat,” celebrated its fifth year on the air this spring. To mark the occasion, there will be a celebration in Bird Library’s Learning Commons on Friday, May 6, from 2-4 p.m. On hand will…
‘Cuse Cast for Week of May 2
Fatima Bangura ’17 anchors this week’s ‘Cuse Cast from MayFest, with details on the final project for engineering students that turned the Carrier Dome into the largest classroom on campus.
Protect Yourself! Ransomware Is on the Rise
Syracuse University is experiencing increasing ransomware attacks, in which criminals send email to disseminate malware that encrypts and locks down computers, and then demand the owners pay a ransom to get their data and machines back. We’re not alone. In…
Gorovitz to Receive SUNY Honorary Degree May 22
A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is being recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) for his contributions to medical science. Samuel Gorovitz, professor of philosophy and former dean of Arts and Sciences, will receive…
Professor Bettye Caldwell Dies; Was Champion for Children’s Care
Retired professor of child and family studies Bettye Caldwell passed away on April 17. Her work in the 1960s at the Children’s Center of Syracuse provided the foundation for what became one of the most important components of the Great…
Architecture Announces New Academic Leadership Effective July 1
Architecture dean Michael Speaks has announced the following academic leadership appointments, effective July 1: Associate Professor Lawrence Davis will take on the role of new undergraduate program chair; Associate Professor Brian Lonsway will be the new chair of the school’s…
Humanities Center Ends Year on High Note
The Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences concludes its spring series with appearances by several luminaries, including social entrepreneurs Sanjit “Bunker” Roy and Meagan Fallone. “We’re ending our season on a high note,” says Vivian May, director…