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NSF Equipment Grants to Fund Acquisition of Two Chromatography-Mass Spectrometers

Sunday, October 18, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The familiar saying goes, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” But for scientists, understanding those smaller parts is critical to scientific discovery. A method known as chromatography-mass spectrometry lets researchers analyze and study the composition of…

Arts & Culture

Kevin Richardson to Receive Historic Honorary Degree

Friday, October 16, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University announced today that Kevin Richardson, a member of the Exonerated Five, will be the recipient of the first honorary undergraduate degree in University history. The honorary bachelor of fine arts in music will be formally conferred at the…

Campus & Community

Lots of Activities on the Events Calendar; Be Sure to Check It Out!

Friday, October 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: We have exactly 40 days until Thanksgiving break. While we’ve made it past the halfway point of the semester, I can’t stress enough how important it is for you to make good choices, stay vigilant and not let…

STEM

Remembering Joshua Goldberg, Professor Emeritus of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences

Thursday, October 15, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The Syracuse University community mourns the recent passing of Professor Emeritus of Physics Joshua Goldberg G’50, ’52 Ph.D. Goldberg left an indelible mark on the department as both a student and then longtime professor. An expert in Einstein’s general theory…

Campus & Community

Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…

Campus & Community

Oct. 16 Is Shark Day at the LaunchPad

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

On Oct. 16, Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars (LaunchPad) is celebrating”Shark Day.” Beginning at 2 p.m., the LaunchPad will host the annual Family Weekend ‘Cuse Tank competition, where student entrepreneur teams will compete “Shark Tank” style for $10,000…

Campus & Community

Volunteers Needed for Remote Tutoring and Educational Technology Support

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

In response to the needs of students across the Central New York area, Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and the College of Arts and Sciences are seeking volunteers for a citywide remote tutoring program. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue’

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for History News Network titled “The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue.”…

The Houston Chronicle

“Should NASA get multiyear funding to give it stability?”

Monday, October 12, 2020, By Lily Datz

Sean O’Keefe, University Professor in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The Houston Chronicle for the article “Should NASA get multiyear funding to give it stability?” O’Keefe is an expert on national security and space policy after working across various…

The Chronicle of Higher Education

“How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.”

Friday, October 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at The Barnes Center at The Arch, was quoted by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the piece “How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.” Wallack discussed the various…