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Professor Discusses Approach for Creating Mixed-delivery Instruction this Fall

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Professor Shiu-Kai Chin ’75, G’78, G’86 has taught courses in the College of Engineering and Computer Science for over three decades. As a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor, Chin is recognized for his teaching excellence in electrical engineering…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate’s Sept. 23 Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University’s COVID response, plans for the Spring Semester and progress on equity, diversity and inclusion. He also provided updates on enrollment, the University budget and…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Awarded Prizes in ACSA Competitions

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

Students from the School of Architecture were recently announced as prize winners in two Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) student design competitions for the 2019-20 academic year. AISC/ACSA Steel Design Student Competition Administered by ACSA and sponsored by…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-Envisioned 2020-21 Season

Tuesday, September 15, 2020, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020-21 season in order to address the continuing impact of the COVID-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six-show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Hosts Fall Programming in China

Tuesday, September 15, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

In an effort to accommodate students who were unable to travel to Syracuse in time for the Fall 2020 semester, the School of Architecture is hosting a number of courses in China for both incoming freshmen and upper-level architecture students…

Media, Law & Policy

Shubha Ghosh and Lauryn Gouldin Appointed as Crandall Melvin Professors

Monday, September 14, 2020, By Robert Conrad

Recognizing their significant scholarship and thought leadership, as well as their excellence in teaching, Dean Craig M. Boise has re-appointed Professor Shubha Ghosh as Crandall Melvin Professor of Law and appointed Professor Lauryn Gouldin as Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of…

Health & Society

A New Tool to Fight Alcohol and Opioid Deaths

Monday, September 14, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Joseph Ditre, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.3 million grant to develop a program to target interrelations between pain, hazardous drinking and the use of prescription opioid medications. When it comes…

Media, Law & Policy

Faculty Comment: President’s “Eviction Ban” Postpones What Will Be Tsunami of Economic Devastation

Monday, September 14, 2020, By News Staff

The Trump administration’s new eviction ban faces a slew of legal and political challenges that could undercut an ambitious and unorthodox attempt to save tens of millions of Americans from homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on…

Campus & Community

Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations

Friday, September 11, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University has named Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 vice president for community engagement and government relations. Since April of 2018, Johnson has served as the University’s executive director for state and local government relations, reporting to Vice Chancellor for Strategic…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Professor Embraces Technology to Deliver Interactive Hybrid Instruction

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Associate Professor Barbara Fought has taught an online course for the past five years through the Newhouse School’s online master’s communications program. Her familiarity with digital learning helped her move her other courses online in the spring during the University’s…