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Media, Law & Policy

Ambassador James B. Cunningham to Speak on ‘Afghanistan, Violent Islamic Extremism and America’

Thursday, September 8, 2016, By News Staff

James B. Cunningham ’74, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Israel and the UN, will discuss “Afghanistan, Violent Islamic Extremism and America” at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Cunningham, currently a senior fellow in the Atlantic Council’s South…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Morris, Rand Receive Career Awards from National Communication Association

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Erica Blust

The National Communication Association (NCA) has awarded career achievement awards to two faculty members in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS). The awards will be given in ceremonies at the NCA annual…

STEM

Acuna Awarded NSF Grant to Make Sense of Research and Funding Data

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By J.D. Ross

When scientists and researchers want to apply to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a grant opportunity, the agency has a mandate to ensure that any research funded is new and transformative in the field. While an admirable goal in…

STEM

Rochelle Ford and Ping Zhang Named Provost’s Faculty Fellows

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Carol Boll

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly has announced the appointment of professors Rochelle Ford and Ping Zhang to serve as Provost’s Faculty Fellows, effective immediately. Ford is a professor and chair of the Department of Public Relations in the…

Arts & Culture

Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 Begins Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 11th annual program features musical performances, traditional cuisine samplings, dance parties and compelling speakers. This program provides the campus and local…

Arts & Culture

FAST: Syracuse Will Study Sustainable Transportation Alternatives for CNY

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

A new study will evaluate the potential of sustainable transportation alternatives to reduce greenhouse gases and improve the vitality of Syracuse and Central New York.

Campus & Community

16th University Lectures Series Launches in October

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

This fall’s University Lectures lineup features one of the creators of 3D printing; a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in an upcoming Steven Spielberg film; and the renowned designer of Manhattan’s High Line and Chicago’s Navy Pier.

Health & Society

Genesis Health Project Launches Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Support Program

Friday, September 2, 2016, By Michele Barrett

A $500,000 grant from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will fund programming to deliver Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiving support to the African American community in Syracuse —including respite care and connections to community resources—as part of the…

Health & Society

Department of Child and Family Studies Renamed

Friday, September 2, 2016, By Michele Barrett

Effective July 2016, following necessary University review and approvals, Falk College’s Department of Child and Family Studies was renamed the Department of Human Development and Family Science. The new department name integrates faculty expertise in early childhood education and care,…

Campus & Community

Free Bus Transportation for Students Attending Lakeview Amphitheater Concerts Sept. 2-3

Friday, September 2, 2016, By News Staff

Free bus transportation is available to Syracuse University students who are attending concerts this weekend at the Lakeview Amphitheater (490 Restoration Way, Syracuse). First-come, first-serve transportation is being offered for up to 88 students with tickets to see Florida Georgia…