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Viewing a Microcosm Through a Physics Lens
“What can physics offer biology?” This was how Alison Patteson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ physics department and a faculty member in the BioInspired Institute, began the explanation of why her physics lab was studying bacteria. In…
University’s Top Putnam Math Competition Finisher Awarded Inaugural Erdős Prize
Junior Connor Ritchie has won the Department of Mathematics’ inaugural Erdős Prize for being Syracuse University’s top finisher in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The Putnam contest is the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada,…
1970 Student Strike Featured in New Digital Exhibition
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center has released the new digital exhibition “Shut It Down: The 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University.” Beginning May 4, 1970, students participated in the national student strike by holding teach-ins and sit-ins, marching,…
“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”
Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…
Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2022 Student Employees With Awards
Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 21. The Libraries typically employ around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of our spaces, the quality and repair of our…
Mountain Goat Run May 1 to Lead to Road Closures On and Around Campus
The 44th annual Mountain Goat Run will take place Sunday, May 1. More than 2,500 runners are expected to take part in the race, which will affect traffic and roads in the city throughout the day. The 10-mile course traverses…
Department of Drama Presents ‘As You Like It’
The Department of Drama presents the final show of the 2021/2022 season with “As You Like It,” a ravishing new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic story by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. The production, directed by Rodney Hudson, will perform…
Syracuse University to Award 4 Honorary Degrees at 2022 Commencement
A pioneering researcher in life sciences and biotechnology; a visionary leader in higher education and distinguished scholar; an innovative leader in health care and philanthropist; and an outstanding public administrator and a champion of democracy will be awarded honorary degrees…
University Announces 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 33rd year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the 35 students who were killed in…
College of Law Remembers Dean Emerita Hannah R. Arterian
Hannah R. Arterian, dean emerita of Syracuse University’s College of Law who oversaw the building and opening of the school’s state-of-the-art facility, Dineen Hall, died April 8 in Los Angeles. She was 72. Arterian served as dean of the College…