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Syracuse University Enhances Protections for Undergraduate Students: Prohibits Sexual or Romantic Relationships with Employees
The Chancellor’s Executive Team has approved changes to the University’s policies governing consensual sexual or romantic relationships between students and University employees—including all faculty and staff. The changes, which reflect suggestions voted on and approved by the University Senate, prohibit…
Who’s Playing the Game Better? China or The U.S?
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets including Sup China. Lovely, expert in China’s trade and substantial development says, “China will win because it is playing…
Syracuse University Welcomes ‘Daily Show’ Host, Author Trevor Noah for 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Noah’s book, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” is assigned reading for all incoming SU students Comedian and author Trevor Noah, host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will visit Syracuse…
University Helps Psychology Doctoral Students with Transition into Workforce
Professor Kevin Antshel is inaugural recipient of grant, training students to think entrepreneurially A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is the inaugural recipient of a grant award that will help psychology doctoral students with their transition into…
Incoming Class Distinguished by Highest Average SAT Score in Institution’s History, Significant Spike in Applications Leads to One of the Most Academically Competitive Classes to Date
This week, Syracuse University welcomes one of the most academically competitive classes it has recruited in the institution’s history. That’s evidenced by a 17-point jump in the average SAT score—from 1254 last year to 1271 this year. Additionally, the University…
South Side Communication Center Hosts Alternatives to Violence Project Mini-Workshop
A group of eight youngsters ages 10-17 from the South Side Communication Center’s Youth Program took part recently in a 2½-hour workshop at the center led by three Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) facilitators. The workshop provided an opportunity for…
Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again
This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…
New Faculty Members Bring Wide Range of Professional Experience and Expertise to the Newhouse School
The Newhouse School welcomes four new faculty members for the 2018-19 academic year. Shelvia Dancy G’99 – professor of practice, broadcast and digital journalism Shelvia Dancy joins the Newhouse School from North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where she has been…
University Hosts Fort Drum Youth Football Day for Children of Fort Drum Military Families
For the second year in a row, more than 60 children of military families were welcomed onto campus Sunday by the Syracuse Orange football team for Fort Drum Youth Football Day—a session exclusively for youth football players whose family members…
Cryptocurrency Market Downturn Will Take Out Lesser Coins
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency prices have plummeted in the last few days, making it a tough week for the crypto market. Lee McKnight is an associate professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University who has taught…