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Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, By News Staff

Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the National Science Foundation’s most competitive award for early-career faculty who may serve as academic role…

Campus & Community

Special Collections Research Center Accepting Proposals for 2025-26 Faculty Fellows Program

Monday, March 4, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is accepting proposals for two Faculty Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. The SCRC Faculty Fellows Program provides a $5,000 fellowship payment, pedagogical guidance in centering archival and special collections and ongoing…

STEM

Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers

Monday, March 4, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

It takes a really big project to answer questions about some of the tiniest particles in the Universe. At the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), researchers will install seven-story detectors a mile below ground and shoot a high-energy beam 800…

Campus & Community

New Degree Program Explores the Intersection of Law, Society and Policy

Monday, March 4, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

After completing her undergraduate studies in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, sophomore Stephanie Moon hopes to go to law school and, eventually, work as an attorney. She is interested in criminal justice and immigration issues. A new…

Health & Society

Joshua McIntosh G’12: Navigating Complexities, Transforming Higher Education

Monday, March 4, 2024, By News Staff

A new chapter unfolds for School of Education graduate Joshua G. McIntosh G’12 as he starts 2024 as executive dean of John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a trail…

STEM

Estate Gift From Esteemed Alumnus Boosts Undergraduate Research in Physics

Thursday, February 29, 2024, By Eileen Korey

“Syracuse Physics was and still is a vast entryway to the future.” Words penned by alumnus and philanthropist Jay N. Zemel when he was in his 90s and reflecting on his experiences at Syracuse University. He earned a B.S. in…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Supports Four Spring 2024 Fellows

Thursday, February 29, 2024, By Caroline K. Reff

Humanities practitioners put current issues and events into perspective by encouraging critical thinking and analysis, challenging beliefs and values, sparking creativity and encouraging global citizenship and immersing in history. In an effort to further a world that is healthier, hopeful…

Campus & Community

New Study Away Opportunity for Athletes Will Be Offered in Los Angeles This Spring

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

A new study away opportunity for student-athletes will be offered this year as a Maymester course in Los Angeles. The course, Networking and the Art of the Pitch, was developed by Rachel Dubrofsky, chair of communication and rhetorical studies (CRS)…

Veterans

Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Eric Watson ’91 wasn’t envisioning himself as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator when he first came to Syracuse University. The Washington D.C., native originally intended on studying computer science, but as is the case with many college students, Watson realized…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Announces First Phase of University’s New Strategic Housing Plan

Monday, February 26, 2024, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced details of the first phase of the University’s new strategic housing plan. This strategy follows approval from the Board of Trustees. Today’s announcement of the strategic housing plan follows the completion of a comprehensive, three-year…