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Wishing On a Star – Webb Telescope Could Detect Ancient Clusters
Launching this month, the James Webb Space Telescope will be one of the most revolutionary space exploration technology tools in modern history. Scientists plans to use the powerful telescope to study planets and other bodies in our solar system to…
Physicist and Chemist in College of Arts and Sciences Awarded NIH MIRA Grants
Researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry have been awarded Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) grants from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The funding,…
The International Olympic Committee’s Response To Peng Shuai’s Allegations
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in Falk College, was quoted in two New York Times stories, “Are the Knicks and Lakers Really Worth $5 Billion?,” and “Will Olympics Sponsors Face Blowback Over Peng Shuai?.” Additionally, he…
Will Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Delivery On Its Promises?
David Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School, provided expertise to The New York Times for the piece, “Biden Says His Infrastructure Law Is a ‘Big Deal.’ How Big?” Syracuse professor discussed Biden’s new $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Law, and his ability…
Native American and Indigenous Studies Program Expands With Addition of Two New Scholars
Two leading scholars in the areas of global Indigenous environmental studies are joining the Native American and Indigenous studies (NAIS) program in the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (A&S | Maxwell). Mariaelena Huambachano, assistant professor…
Navy Veteran Tru M. Truong G’24 Looks to Bright Future Through Her University Experience
Originally from the small town of Ben Tre, Vietnam, Tru Truong began her journey in the U.S. at 12 years old when she moved with her mother and sister to Maryland. She was always interested in joining the military as…
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Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Professor of International RelationsCall for Nominations: Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence
The deadline for nominations for the 2021-22 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence is Friday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Nomination requirements are available on the Chancellor’s Citation web page. Completed nominations may be submitted via email to Ramesh Raina (vpr@syr.edu, cc:…
COVID-19 Update: Monitoring the New Variant, Taking New Action
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: As we return from Thanksgiving break and prepare for the final days of the semester, the University’s Public Health Team remains focused on the health and wellness of our campus community and neighbors. Over…
For the media: Jack Dorsey leaving Twitter “His tenure has been less than stellar”
Jennifer Grygiel, Syracuse University associate professor and social media researcher offers this reaction to the news that Jack Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Twitter, is stepping down. “Unlike Mark Zuckerberg, Dorsey has never been in control of Twitter. His…