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Syracuse University Welcomes ‘Daily Show’ Host, Author Trevor Noah for 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Thursday, August 23, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

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…

Business & Economy

University Helps Psychology Doctoral Students with Transition into Workforce

Thursday, August 23, 2018, By Rob Enslin

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…

Campus & Community

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

Thursday, August 23, 2018, By News Staff

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…

Business & Economy

Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

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…

Associated Press

Past Completely Conservative Supreme Court Consequences Becomes Instructive Today

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Essence Britt

Thomas M. Keck, political science professor and the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics in the Maxwell School, “Could hard-right Supreme Court haunt GOP? History says maybe.” The possible infiltration of Brett Kavanaugh can shift the Supreme…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Emeritus Professor Alexander N. Charters Remembered

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Alexander N. Charters, professor in the School of Education from 1952-84 (professor emeritus 1985-2018), past dean of University College (1952-64), vice president for continuing education (1964-73) and passionate advocate for adult education, passed away on Aug. 7. It is almost…

Campus & Community

Important Changes in Office 365 for University Students, Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By News Staff

Over the summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) added applications and features to the Office 365 suite available to active Syracuse University students, faculty and staff. This provides tools that enable enhanced collaboration and streamlined scheduling and calendaring among members of…

Campus & Community

Poets, artists sought for 2019 Syracuse Poster Project

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By News Staff

The Syracuse Poster Project has issued a call for participants for the 18th annual poster series.  Each year, the Project brings together artists and poets to create a series of illustrated poetry posters for display in Syracuse. Each poster features…

Business & Economy

Cryptocurrency Market Downturn Will Take Out Lesser Coins

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

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…

Health & Society

Hungry for a Change? 9 Tips to Ensure Healthy Lunches for Your Kids This School Year

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

With the start of the classroom bell comes the need to pack school lunches again. As the school year draws closer, some parents worry about their child’s food choices in the classroom and on the playground. Jane Uzcategui is an…