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SU ADVANCE Generates Gains for Women in STEM

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Carol Boll

On Oct. 25, members of Syracuse University faculty, administrators, students and friends gathered to celebrate the progress achieved by a seven-year initiative to advance opportunity for women faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The National Science Foundation’s…

STEM

Physics Ph.D. Student Builds Successful Research Company

Tuesday, November 21, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Aaron Wolfe expects to finish up his Ph.D. in physics this semester. He has been working on his doctorate since 2011 and should have been done by now, he says, but a few things have gotten in the way—like helping…

Health & Society

Steve Kuusisto Writes Tribute to Corky, His First Guide Dog

Monday, November 20, 2017, By News Staff

When poet Stephen Kuusisto decided to train with a guide dog at age 39 he had no idea the decision would change every aspect of his life. “It was amazing to find out what a dog can do,” he says….

Campus Facilities Advisory Board Remains Focused on Enhancing Student Experience, Strengthening Academic Core

Monday, November 20, 2017, By News Staff

An enhanced student experience and a stronger academic core continues to drive the important work of the Campus Facilities Advisory Board (CFAB). The board, comprised of students, faculty and staff, convened on Friday, Nov. 17, for its second meeting of…

Business & Economy

Impact Prize Winners Announced

Friday, November 17, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

A panel of area civic leaders this week announced the winners of the first Impact Prize competition at Syracuse University. Winners were selected for the most innovative and implementable ideas to help solve civic, environmental, economic or other public challenges,…

Campus & Community

University Launches Search for Associate Vice President, Chief Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator

Friday, November 17, 2017, By News Staff

The search process for the University’s associate vice president, chief equal opportunity officer and Title IX coordinator is now underway. A strategic partner with University leadership, the associate vice president, chief equal opportunity officer and Title IX coordinator will develop…

NASDAQ

PR Industry Future Relies on ‘Convergence’

Monday, November 13, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In the PR industry, Newhouse Professor Anthony D’Angelo says convergence is a key term for the future. In an article he writes for Nasdaq, he cites convergence on five different axes, and explains how they are changing the ways of…

Business & Economy

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 13-17

Friday, November 10, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) launches Monday, Nov. 13, with Syracuse University and community networking events, workshops, lectures and competitions. The celebration, from Nov. 13-17, is the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. Its purpose is to inspire and educate ideators and…

Campus & Community

Live Virtual Conference: ‘Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web, and Technology Conference’

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

All University faculty, staff and students are invited to the Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference, a live, web-based conference focused on accessible media, web and technology, presented by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The 20th annual main conference…

STEM

Innovation Orange: EMPOWER Program

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, By Keith Kobland

EMPOWER is an interdisciplinary graduate education program focused on research at the interface of water and energy cycles. The program provides students with the technical knowledge and professional skills needed to compete for careers in energy, environmental consulting, government, nonprofits, academia and beyond.