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Salon

Professor Emeritus Michael Barkun Discusses Contemporary Racism

Thursday, June 15, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Professor Emeritus Michael Barkun was interviewed for a two-part series on Salon.com about modern white supremacy. The articles are Understanding contemporary white supremacy: Is the alt-right really something new? and Understanding contemporary white supremacy, part 2: How do we deal with this…

STEM

Mathematician Awarded NSF CAREER Grant

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

A researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences is the recipient of a prestigious CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). William Wylie, assistant professor of mathematics and a member of the Geometry/Topology Research Group, is using the…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse to Host International ‘World English’ Conference June 30-July 2

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

More than 200 presenters from six continents will converge at Syracuse University for the 22nd annual conference of the International Association for World Englishes (IAWE), June 30-July 2. Titled “Local and Global Contexts of World Englishes,” the conference will present…

Campus & Community

Don’t Fall For a Student Employment Scam

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

If you receive unsolicited email inviting you to apply for a job that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Information Technology Services (ITS) urges you to be vigilant.  Numerous Syracuse University students have recently reported such scams…

Media, Law & Policy

Winners Announced in Newhouse’s 11th Annual Mirror Awards Competition

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Winners in the 11th annual Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting were announced Tuesday, June 13, at a ceremony in New York City, hosted by the Newhouse School of Public Communications. “Today” show contributing correspondent Jenna Bush Hager emceed…

Health & Society

Philosophy Doctoral Graduates Achieve High Placement Rates despite Narrowing Job Market

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The job search can be challenging when pursuing a career in academia.  For students interested in teaching and research in philosophy, it can be even more difficult. According to Department Chair and Allan and Anita Sutton Professor of Philosophy Ben…

Media, Law & Policy

Orange Television Network Named ‘Top Student Station’ in International TV/Film Competition

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The University’s Orange Television Network (OTN) was named Best Student Station in the New York Festivals 2017 World’s Best TV & Films competition. OTN General Manager Andrew Robinson ’77 received the award in late April in Las Vegas at the 2017…

Veterans

Ryan Gross Named 2017 Tillman Scholar

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Ryan Gross grew up hearing stories about his grandfathers’ military experiences during World War II, leading tank units through the Battle of the Bulge and serving on a Navy destroyer in the Pacific. Inspired by their service, he accepted a…

Campus & Community

Sascha Scott Is Top Overall Female Finisher in J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In 2014, participants in Syracuse’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge battled 90-degree heat. Last year, they fought a 21 mile-per-hour wind on the 1.75 mile stretch to the finish line. Therefore, Sascha Scott did not mind this year’s wet and cool…

Veterans

Military Veterans to Attend Academic Boot Camp at Syracuse University

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By News Staff

For some military veterans, the first day of school at a new college or university is as challenging as a deployment to a foreign country. Immersion in a new culture and reintroduction to a demanding academic environment can make the…