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How Memes Stir Up Fake News

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

During Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony, he vowed to fix Facebook’s fake news problem and to help stop the spread of misinformation shared by bots and foreign sources. While this is all well and good, Newhouse assistant professor of communications Jennifer Grygiel…

Campus & Community

Three to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

A social and religious justice visionary, a barrier-breaking athlete and activist and a pre-eminent scholar of teaching and teaching education will receive honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s 2018 Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at the Dome.

Arts & Culture

Sarah Fuchs Sampson Wins Fellowship to Research at Harvard’s Houghton Library

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

Sarah Fuchs Sampson, assistant professor of music history and cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Music Histories, is the recipient of the 2018-19 John M. Ward Fellowship in Dance and Music for the Theatre…

Campus & Community

One University Awards, Celebrating Excellence, Will be Held April 20

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University community will come together on Friday, April 20, for the second annual One University Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence around the University. The ceremony, at which major University awards are conveyed, will be held in Hendricks Chapel from…

Campus & Community

Eldawy, Letona Receive Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Truman Scholarship was awarded this year to 59 exceptional college juniors in recognition of their community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.

Health & Society

Syracuse Symposium to Conclude with Visit by Writer, Zen Teacher David R. Loy

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a contemplation on the Buddhist concept of nature. On Thursday, April 19, David R. Loy, a renowned professor, writer and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism, will give…

Campus & Community

University Increases Financial Aid, Grows Graduate Assistants’ Stipends and Invests in Student Experience Enhancements

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s continued commitment to implementing an innovative academic strategic plan, creating an exceptional student experience, significantly increasing student financial aid and maximizing resources to support the university’s growth and distinction is reflected in the University’s 2018-19 budget. The new…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Presents Musical, Literary Events April 12-13

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong survey of “Belonging” with a trio of arts events, April 12-13. On Thursday, April 12, singer-songwriter Colleen Kattau G’92 will present a lecture-performance about the Latin American New Song Movement from 2-3:20 p.m. in 304 Tolley. The program is part…

Campus & Community

Tennity Ice Pavilion Closed for Maintenance Starting April 19

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

Tennity Ice Pavilion will be closing April 19 for scheduled maintenance and is due to reopen in late August. The maintenance being done will include melting the ice to complete upgrades on the heating coils in the ground under the…

Campus & Community

Covington, Schaf Named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshals

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Covington and Schaf will lead the Class of 2019 and carry their class banner to open Syracuse University’s 165th Commencement ceremony.