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Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, By Eileen Korey

Like many young women with an interest in science, Laura Feldman ’81 thought about a career in medicine when she entered Syracuse University. But she was daunted by the statistics and her future prospects: At the time, women were not…

Campus & Community

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Samuel V. Goekjian ’52

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, By Eileen Korey

Samuel V. Goekjian ’52 built his first “home” on American soil at Syracuse University and he never left his alma mater behind, even though he built an extraordinary career in international law and finance that spanned the globe. After graduating…

STEM

On Tragedy’s Anniversary, Former NASA Leader Sean O’Keefe Reflects on the ‘Price of Diligence’

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, By Jessica Youngman

The Columbia shuttle was scheduled to land at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the morning of Feb. 1, 2003, after completing a successful 16-day research mission. Joining the families of the ship’s seven-member crew…

Campus & Community

Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

On Friday, Jan. 13, the University’s first Renée Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor of biology, is the Renée Crown Honors Professor in the Sciences and Mathematics, and Karin…

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

Jennifer Ross of the Department of Physics and Jason Wiles of the Department of Biology were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of their commitment to the advancement of science. They will be honored…

Media Tip Sheets

ChatGPT in the Classroom Presents Both Challenges and Opportunities

Monday, January 30, 2023, By Christopher Munoz

The growing accessibility of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT is creating a lot of uncertainty in classrooms. Artificial intelligence tools allow students to generate text through simple prompts. Some teachers are concerned it could open the door to plagiarism or…

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Campus & Community

School of Architecture Announces Spring 2023 Visiting Critics

Friday, January 27, 2023, By Julie Sharkey

Each semester, upper-level architecture students participate in the School of Architecture’s visiting critic program that brings leading architects and scholars from around the world to the school. Four studios will be held on campus this spring with the following Visiting…

Drive Thru HR Podcast

Prof. Vincent Weighs In On Gen Z Union Activity On Drive Thru HR Podcast

Friday, January 27, 2023, By Julia Mazzer

Lynne Vincent, associate professor of management in the Whitman School, was featured on the Drive Thru HR podcast. Prof. Vincent starred on the podcast to share her expertise in the social psychology around the increase in Gen Z union activity…

Campus & Community

Associate Chief Information Officer for Academic Services Jenny Gluck Announces Retirement

Thursday, January 26, 2023, By Eric Ferguson

After 30 years at Syracuse University, Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Academic Technology Services Jenny Gluck has announced her retirement, effective at the end of January. Mike O’Mara, director of Learning Environments and Media Production, will serve as interim…