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Maxwell Student Learns from Nobel Laureates in Economics

Friday, September 12, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Last month, Syracuse University doctoral student Bin Peng got the chance to meet, and to learn from, some of the most brilliant minds in the field of economics. Peng, a student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,…

SU Libraries Names Six New Members to Advisory Board

Friday, September 12, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries has appointed six new members to its advisory board. “These six individuals bring a keen strategic perspective for enhancing the resources, services, and environments of the 21st-century Syracuse University academic research libraries,” says Interim Dean of Libraries…

African American, Latino Alumni Gather for Coming Back Together 2014

Thursday, September 11, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

Coming Back Together 2014, Syracuse University’s African American and Latino alumni reunion, will take place on campus Sept. 18-21. The theme is Celebrate, Inspire, Empower! Celebrar, Inspirar, Empoderar! This is the 11th CBT Reunion—the events take place every three years.

Whitman School Using Gamification to Promote Learning

Wednesday, September 10, 2014, By Keith Kobland

What do Harry Potter and a smartphone app have to do with training tomorrow’s business leaders? At Syracuse University, plenty. This semester, the Whitman School of Management is launching the Goodman IMPRESS program. IMPRESS creates competition among students to gain…

Shannon Andre Named Student Affairs Communications Manager

Tuesday, September 9, 2014, By News Staff

Shannon Feeney Andre, ’09, has been named communications manager for the Division of Student Affairs.  Andre will move to the office of the Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs from her current position as assistant director of Campus…

Campus & Community

University, South Side Initiative Help Local Youth ‘Write Their Lives’

Wednesday, September 3, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

School may not have been in session, but learning was happening at the South Side Communication Center this summer.

Health & Society

Falk Students Find Healthy Options at the Fair

Tuesday, September 2, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Two nutrition students from Falk College set out to find healthy options at a place not known for low-calorie snacks: the New York State Fair. Falk Students Find Healthy Options at NYS Fair from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. After…

Disability Services Staff Member Dies; Services Scheduled

Tuesday, September 2, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

Kathleen Delavan, a staff member of the Office of Disability Services, died on Aug. 27 after an extended illness. She began her affiliation with the Office of Disability Services as a communication assistant and, due to her terrific work ethic…

Arts & Culture

CFAC Executive Director Elected to Association of African American Museums

Thursday, August 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Kheli Willetts ’92, G’94, G’02, executive director of the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and professor of practice of African American Studies (AAS) in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is one of three scholars elected to the Association…

Campus & Community

New York State Fair Discount Tickets

Tuesday, August 19, 2014, By News Staff

Advance sale tickets to the Great New York State Fair will begin starting Aug. 20 at the Schine Box Office for a discounted rate of $5 for students and $6 for employees with their SU or SUNY-ESF ID. Students are…