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Emissions Report Co-Authored by Driscoll Gains Widespread Attention

Thursday, June 5, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Charles Driscoll, University Professor of environmental systems engineering, found himself answering a lot of questions this week. The questions were from members of the media, waiting to report on Driscoll’s reaction to newly proposed EPA emissions guidelines for nearly 2,400…

Arts & Culture

Philosopher Named Inaugural Sutton Distinguished Chair

Thursday, June 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Ben Bradley, a prominent philosophy scholar in the College of Arts and Sciences has been named the inaugural Sutton Distinguished Chair. Named after Allan ’55 and Anita ’60 Sutton, the Anita and Allan D. Sutton Endowed Distinguished Chair in Philosophy…

Media, Law & Policy

Winners Announced in Newhouse School’s 2014 Mirror Awards Competition

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Winners in the eighth annual Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting were announced Wednesday at a ceremony in New York City, hosted by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Gayle King, co-host of “CBS This Morning”…

Arts & Culture

Professor Examines ‘Citizenship, Belonging’ in Arab-American Literature

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The changing face of Arab-American literature, particularly since 9/11, is the focus of a new book by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Carol Fadda-Conrey, associate professor of English and an expert in U.S. ethnic literatures, is…

Arts & Culture

Professor Unveils ‘Lost Play’ by 17th-Century Master in Madrid

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The discovery of a “lost play” by one of Spain’s greatest writers was the subject of a recent standing-room-only event in Madrid, featuring a professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Alejandro García-Reidy, assistant professor of Spanish in…

Media, Law & Policy

Oprah Winfrey to Attend Dedication of New Studio and Innovation Center at Newhouse Sept. 29

Monday, June 2, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will dedicate the new Newhouse Studio and Innovation Center on Monday, Sept. 29. Special guest Oprah Winfrey will join students, alumni, media executives and other VIPs to celebrate the re-opening of the school’s…

Arts & Culture

‘Salsa World’ Examines Globalization, Localization of Salsa Dancing

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The globalization and localization of salsa dancing is the subject of a new book by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Sydney Hutchinson, assistant professor of ethnomusicology in the Department of Art and Music Histories, is the…

STEM

Scott Pitnick Appointed Weeden Professor

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Professor Scott Pitnick, a highly accomplished evolutionary biologist in the fields of sexual selection, reproductive genetics and speciation, has been appointed the inaugural Weeden Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The professorship, appointed by the dean, will support…

STEM

Rules to Cut Carbon Emissions Also Reduce Other Air Pollutants

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By News Staff

Setting strong standards for climate-changing carbon emissions from power plants would provide reductions in other air pollutants that can make people sick and harm the environment, according to a new study by scientists at Syracuse University and Harvard.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse students Travel to Mumbai for a Bollywood Immersion

Monday, May 19, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

For the fifth time, students from the Newhouse School will have the opportunity to study with filmmakers and production companies in Mumbai, India. Summer Program: Bollywood Practicum is an SU Abroad course led by Newhouse adjunct Mark Bennington, a renowned…