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Books in the Humanities Celebrates University Writers
More than 40 Syracuse University authors and editors—some with multiple works—are being showcased in the sixth annual Books in the Humanities celebration, hosted by the Syracuse University Humanities Center, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office…
Water Our World
Everyone local knows we live in a rainy place. Some say, “This is where clouds go to die.” Some compare Syracuse to Seattle, that other rainy city on the other side of the country. Despite the “April showers, May flowers”…
Six Questions for Dr. Karen Nardella on COVID-19 Vaccines
Seeking helpful information about the COVID-19 vaccines, SU News reached out to Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Director Dr. Karen Nardella. Dr. Nardella shared her answers to our questions on April 12—the day before federal health officials called for…
What You Should Know if You’re Feeling Anxious About Returning to the Post-Pandemic Routine
A little nervous about getting back into your pre-pandemic routine? You’re not alone. A recent survey [PDF] from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. And…
George Langford, Virginia Burrus Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. George M. Langford, A&S dean emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Biology, and…
IRS Budget Cuts Cost US Government Billions in Tax Revenue Each Year
President Joe Biden will seek an extra $80 billion to fund U.S. tax collections that would help pay for his plan to bolster childcare, universal pre-kindergarten education and paid leave for workers. The president’s proposal to boost the Internal Revenue…
Don’t Take the Bait: Beware of Phishing
Is that unexpected part-time job offer real? Does someone you’ve never met really need you to make purchases on his behalf? Now more than ever, it’s essential to protect yourself against phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats. On the latest…
Lorenza D’Angelo Receives 2021 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award
Lorenza D’Angelo, a graduate student from the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was selected as the 2021 winner of the prestigious Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award for her piece titled “Emotional Experience and the Senses.”…
Amazon’s Pay-By-Palm Plans Present Security Concerns
Amazon recently announced the rollout of the Amazon One program near its Seattle, WA headquarters that will allow consumers to utilize their palmprint (when linked with a credit card) to pay for items at local Whole Foods stores in that…
Undergraduate Students Awarded the 2021 Norma Slepecky Research Prize
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) announced two STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) undergraduate researchers were recognized for their resilience, advancement and research excellence at the annual Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Ceremony. Laurel White, a physics major in the…