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New Syracuse University Facts Publication Now Available

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By News Staff

The new Syracuse University Facts publication is now available with updated information for the 2019-20 academic year. This information-packed trifold brochure includes facts and figures, general data and a timeline of the University’s “fearless firsts.” Syracuse University Facts is available…

Media, Law & Policy

Jim ’87 and Audra ’89 Weiss, W2O Group Announce Dual Gifts to the Newhouse School

Monday, March 2, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Syracuse University alumnus Jim Weiss ’87, chairman, founder and CEO of W2O Group, and his wife, alumna Audra Weiss ’89, have announced two gifts to the Newhouse School in support of the W2O Center for Social Commerce and the W2O Emerging…

Business & Economy

Shumer Wins Campuswide InVenture Prize

Thursday, February 27, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Matthew Shumer ’22, founder of Visos, the first virtual reality (VR) headset specifically designed for health care applications, has won Syracuse University’s InVenture Prize campus qualifier competition, sponsored by the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries. He received…

STEM

M. Lisa Manning Named William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Physics

Tuesday, February 25, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

M. Lisa Manning, professor of physics and founding director of BioInspired Syracuse: Institute for Material and Living Systems, has been named the William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Physics. This highly selective professorship was established in 1971 by a grant from…

Campus & Community

Five Ways to Bust Through a Late-Winter Workout Slump

Monday, February 24, 2020, By Jen Plummer

We’re in that time of year when the shine of (and often, commitment to) New Year’s resolutions has dulled, but the renewed energy that spring weather brings is still, optimistically, a few weeks away. It can be tough to remain…

Campus & Community

Members of Independent Advisory Panel to Meet with Students, Faculty and Staff This Week

Monday, February 17, 2020, By News Staff

The work of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion continues this week as members of the Independent Advisory Panel will be on campus to meet with students, faculty and staff through a series of…

Campus & Community

Alumnus Creates Scholarship in Sister’s Memory

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

Ben Vasquez ’18 and his sister Lauren shared a passion for helping others. Ben’s leadership skills and altruism shine through each day in his role as a police officer with the Village of Waterloo. Lauren also had a positive influence…

Health & Society

The Health Hub Goes Mobile

Monday, February 10, 2020, By News Staff

Students who have been on campus during a busy day or have participated in programs hosted by the health and wellness team may recognize the blue and orange octagonal informational tent that pops up in a variety of locations—commonly known…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Spring 2020 Pilot Programming

Friday, January 31, 2020, By News Staff

Last semester, attendees at the Women in Leadership Fall 2019 Forum were surveyed about their interest in future leadership programming. Key findings from survey respondents included: Wanting the opportunity to know in advance what upcoming programming is being offered. Multiple…

STEM

Bei Yu Chosen as Microsoft Investigator Fellow

Thursday, January 30, 2020, By Diane Stirling

Bei Yu, Katchmar-Wilhelm Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies and faculty lead for the iSchool’s certificate program in data science, has been selected as a Microsoft Investigator Fellow. The award recognizes her impact, leadership and accomplishments in her…