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Architecture Announces New Academic Leadership Effective July 1

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Architecture dean Michael Speaks has announced the following academic leadership appointments, effective July 1: Associate Professor Lawrence Davis will take on the role of new undergraduate program chair; Associate Professor Brian Lonsway will be the new chair of the school’s…

Campus & Community

Student Health Insurance Plan Announced for 2016-17

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, By Shannon Andre

In March 2015, Syracuse University announced a student health insurance plan and policy, requiring all full-time, matriculated students—including undergraduate, graduate and law students—to carry qualifying health insurance coverage. The policy change brings Syracuse in line with policies already in place…

STEM

Bei Yu Named iSchool’s First Katchmar-Wilhelm Professor

Monday, April 18, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has selected Associate Professor Bei Yu as the inaugural Katchmar-Wilhelm Endowed Professor. The first named faculty position in the iSchool’s history, the Katchmar-Wilhelm professorship was made possible from a portion of the generous bequest of…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University, Local Community Invited to Celebrate Sustainability and Earth Day at EARTHFEST

Friday, April 15, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and Students of Sustainability (SOS) will sponsor EARTHFEST, a free communitywide, sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrating Earth Day in the Thornden Park Amphitheater on Sunday, April 24,…

Media, Law & Policy

Madeleine Albright Delivers Tanner Lecture, Speaks to Maxwell Classes

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Jessica Smith

Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001) and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, visited the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs on April 5 to deliver the Tanner Lecture on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility. While…

Arts & Culture

Sanjit ‘Bunker’ Roy, Meagan Fallone to Visit Central New York April 21-22

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong “Networks” theme with a rare University appearance by social entrepreneurs Sanjit “Bunker” Roy and Meagan Fallone, on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22. Roy is founder and director of the internationally acclaimed Barefoot College in India—the…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Explore Sustainable Design in Heart of Dubai

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Each semester, advanced-level architecture students enrolled in Syracuse Architecture visiting critic studios have the opportunity to engage in a unique, full-scope design experience led by highly knowledgeable faculty and/or architects. Within a small setting, students work in teams to pursue…

STEM

Scholar Spotlight: Ariel Ash-Shakoor

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Ariel Ash-Shakoor, a bioengineering Ph.D. student, studies how cells behave on specialized polymers in the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (SBI), and is a founder of K-12 STEM tutoring program in the Syracuse City School District that aims to inspire deeper interest…

Media, Law & Policy

Craig M. Boise Named Dean of Syracuse University’s College of Law

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By News Staff

Recognized as an innovator in legal education, Craig M. Boise has been named dean of Syracuse University’s College of Law.

Campus & Community

What You Need to Know About the Primary Elections

Thursday, April 14, 2016, By News Staff

Across the country, the presidential primary process has been attracting incredible attention. Now it is New York’s turn to shine. Together with the Onondaga County Board of Elections, the Office of Government and Community Relations reminds Syracuse University that the…