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OSPO Offers Open Source Workshops for Faculty, Students and Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, By Diane Stirling

An upcoming series of workshops offered by the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) will introduce the basics of computer programming tools and languages used to share data and prepare information for open-source research publishing. The workshops, open to all faculty,…

Campus & Community

Hosting the Olympic Games: Trouble or Opportunity for Landmark Cities?

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

As Paris hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics, the iconic city and its landmarks—from the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Versailles—are on the world stage. What does the world’s attention, and huge influx of visitors, mean for these grand architectural…

Health & Society

What Does It Take to Keep the Olympic Games Safe?: Q&A With Emergency Management Instructor Tony Callisto

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, By Keith Kobland

As more than 10,000 athletes have prepared to take part in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, so too have the security personnel tasked with keeping the Olympic Village and athletic venues safe. Tony Callisto, College of Professional Studies…

Campus & Community

From Zero to Hero: Syracuse University Esports Program Earns National Recognition in First Year

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, By Matt Michael

This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for Syracuse University’s esports program, which includes an academic degree program starting this fall and competitive teams that vie for national championships in their respective games. But the program’s first year was…

Campus & Community

Prema Kurien Recognized as Maxwell School’s Daicoff Faculty Scholar

Monday, July 29, 2024, By News Staff

Prema Kurien, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been recognized as a Daicoff Faculty Scholar. The distinction honors her achievements in research, scholarship and service. Kurien joined Maxwell in 2003. She is a…

Media Tip Sheets

Not all women will vote for Kamala Harris, but a lot might.

Thursday, July 25, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

There has been a lot of speculation about whether Vice President and presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris can attract the women’s vote. But should we consider women as a monolithic voting bloc? Political Science Professor Shana Gadarian researches political behavior…

Media Tip Sheets

Kamala is Brat and Understanding Political Memes

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters looking for an expert to discuss the memes of the 2024 presidential race, please consider Jennifer Grygiel associate professor of communications and social media expert. Professor Grygiel (they/them) teaches about memes and internet communication for their classes at the Newhouse…

Campus & Community

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project

Tuesday, July 23, 2024, By News Staff

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA…

Campus & Community

Falk College Students, Faculty and Athletes Featured in Summer Olympics

Monday, July 22, 2024, By Matt Michael

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics are here and representatives from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University will have an impact on this year’s Games–and, quite possibly, future Olympic Games. The Falk College representatives…

Media Tip Sheets

Electability Giveth and Electability Taketh Away

Sunday, July 21, 2024, By Ellen Mbuqe

Reporters looking for experts to discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, please see these comments from Syracuse University faculty. Please contact Ellen James Mbuqe at ejmbuqe@syr.edu to arrange an interview with any of them. Associate Professor…