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STEM

Geologists Cite Hair as ‘Human Provenance Tool’

Monday, November 17, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Geologists in the College of Arts and Sciences are close to confirming what many scientists have long thought to be true—that human hair is an archive of geospatial movement. Scott Samson, professor of Earth sciences and a faculty fellow of…

Chancellor Syverud Visits Syracuse University Hillel

Friday, November 14, 2014, By News Staff

When Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud recently sat down in the conference room in the Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life, he looked out the window to see his own house across Walnut Park. “Seriously,” he said. “I am your…

Whitman School’s M.S. in Finance Program Ranked #40 In the Country by The Financial Engineer

Friday, November 14, 2014, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management  M.S. in finance program is #40 in the country, according to The Financial Engineer’s annual ranking of graduate finance programs. Whitman’s M.S. in finance program was chosen from the nearly 100 universities that…

Campus & Community

November Is National Family Caregivers Month

Friday, November 14, 2014, By News Staff

National Family Caregivers Month brings attention to the challenges facing family caregivers. Each year more and more Americans are caring for a loved one with a chronic health condition, disability or frailties of old age. Here are ways to recognize…

Social Work Students Explore Mental Health Policy During Legislative Policy Forum

Thursday, November 13, 2014, By Michele Barrett

On Nov. 10, students in the School of Social Work in the Falk College explored the implications of policy changes for social workers and other health professionals as New York State moves forward with reforming its behavioral health system. The…

Veterans

Pepsico Renews Commitment to Veterans Through Recycling Initiative

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By News Staff

There are many ways to say thank you for the sacrifice and service of veterans and their families on Veterans Day. PepsiCo adds an unlikely way to this list-by recycling. Through PepsiCo Recycling, recycled beverage containers translate into business training…

Campus & Community

Sean O’Keefe G’78 Appointed University Professor, Phanstiel Chair

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By News Staff

Sean O’Keefe G’78, former administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the 17th person in Syracuse University history to hold the title of University Professor.

Health & Society

Department of Health & Human Services Awards Graduate Student Grant to Study Paternal Engagement

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Michele Barrett

Child and family studies Ph.D. student Elif Dede Yildirim, working with Jaipaul Roopnarine, the Jack Reilly Endowed Professor of Child and Family Studies, has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children…

Healthy Monday Celebration Recognizes 45,000 Miles Logged in October

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By News Staff

Monday, Nov. 10, capped off Healthy Monday Syracuse and Recreation Services’ month-long walking initiative and competition, Walktober. A lunchtime celebration of the accomplishments of all Walktober participants took place in 500 Hall of Languages. Nearly 600 students, staff and faculty…

Whitman MBA Program Ranked #69 In the Country by Bloomberg Businessweek

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management earned the #69 spot in Bloomberg Businessweek’s biennial ranking of top, fulltime M.B.A. programs. The ranking includes 112 schools globally. Whitman’s M.B.A. program was chosen from more than 700 business schools that hold…