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Two Syracuse University Seniors Named as Finalists for Prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Syracuse University seniors Gretchen Coleman and Ifeyinwa Ojukwu have been named finalists for the Marshall Scholarship, one of the United States’ most prestigious nationally competitive scholarships. The Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate…
SOURCE Spinoza Award Supports Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Through the continuing generosity of alumnus William Hrushesky, M.D. (B.A. ’69), the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative engagement (The SOURCE) offers the Spinoza Award to fund undergraduate work that explores philosophical aspects of issues that arise within the…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Peer Educators and Campus Connections
Staff and faculty connections help foster seemingly boundless academic, professional development and personal growth opportunities throughout the student experience and beyond. However, not to be overlooked, are the powerful lifetime peer-to-peer connections that bolster holistic wellness just as much. Leading…
Lights, Camera…Cybersecurity! Professor Constructs Studio for Instructional Videos
Electrical engineering and computer science professor Kevin Du wanted to up the production value of the cybersecurity instruction videos he has been posting to YouTube and decided to construct a studio inside his lab space. “I used to have one…
Professor Loredana Lanzani Named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
Loredana Lanzani, professor of mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Lanzani is one of 45 mathematical scientists from around the world to receive the honor this year,…
Uncovering the Secrets Behind Earth’s First Major Mass Extinction
We all know that the dinosaurs died in a mass extinction. But did you know that there were other mass extinctions? There are five most significant mass extinctions, known as the “big five,” where at least three quarters of all…
Fiserv Extends Commitment to Investing in Growth of IVMF
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced an additional $7 million commitment from Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology and a proud supporter of the military community. As a longtime partner of…
Open Enrollment Resources and Educational Opportunities Continue for Faculty and Staff Through Nov. 12
Open Enrollment, the annual period when University employees make their benefit choices for the coming year, continues through Friday, Nov. 12. This is the one time of year when eligible faculty and staff may elect or change their coverage for…
College of Law to Honor Veterans Nov. 9
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, at noon, the Syracuse University College of Law and members of the greater Syracuse legal community will gather in Dineen Hall’s Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom to celebrate the College of Law’s fourth annual Veterans Day Ceremony….
The Rise in Social Media and Its Effects On Children
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Spectrum, for the piece, “Why it’s best to talk with kids about what they’re viewing online.” Chock explains kid’s relationship to social media, saying, “There’s this fear…