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Campus & Community

VPA’s Department of Transmedia Remembers Faculty Member Leo Crandall

Wednesday, June 9, 2021, By Erica Blust

Leo Crandall, a filmmaker, musician and instructor of film in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Transmedia, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, in Syracuse. He was 67. Born in Detroit, Crandall earned a B.A. in…

Campus & Community

A Lifetime of Service: Remembering Dean Emeritus Bradley Strait ’58, G’60, G’65

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

For many years, College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean Emeritus Bradley Strait ’58, G’60, G’65 led the academic procession at Syracuse University’s annual Commencement as the mace bearer. The mace bearer is a role that recognizes the importance of…

Campus & Community

Bethaida ‘Bea’ González Named as Syracuse University Mace Bearer

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Bethaida “Bea” González, former vice president for community engagement, special assistant to the chancellor and dean of University College, as the next Syracuse University mace bearer. González succeeds John Palmer, University Professor and dean emeritus…

Campus & Community

Message from Provost Search Committee Chair Jamie Winders

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Congratulations to everyone for reaching the end of a hectic semester! I’m writing with a quick update on the search for our next provost. First, let me say thank you to everyone who took time…

Campus & Community

Muslim Students’ Association and Muslim Chaplaincy Support Students During Ramadan 2021

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, By News Staff

Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is an important time of reflection and empathy for observant Muslims. This year, Ramadan lasted from April 12 through May 12, and for the first time in almost 15…

Media, Law & Policy

Photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 Is Keynote Speaker for 2021 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

Thursday, May 13, 2021, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Award-winning photographer Stephen Wilkes ’80 will deliver the keynote address at the Newhouse School’s 2021 Convocation Ceremony, to be held virtually Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. ET. Since opening his studio in New York City in 1983, Wilkes (Instagram:…

Campus & Community

Falk College Announces Evan Weissman Scholarship Fund

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By News Staff

Professor Evan L. Weissman was a tireless advocate for equity in the food system. A highly approachable, committed teacher who engaged students in community-based work to advance social change, his efforts provided the foundation for many communities regionally, nationally and…

STEM

FNSSI’s Mike Marciano Appointed to Committee that Oversees State Forensic Lab Accreditation

Saturday, May 1, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Public forensic laboratories analyze crime scene evidence and turn that evidence into facts admissible in the court of law. In New York State, a 14-member committee of crime experts develop standards and oversee accreditation for the 20 public forensic laboratories…

STEM

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Researchers Win Artificial Intelligence Award

Thursday, April 29, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

A research collaboration between electrical engineering and computer science researchers and colleagues at Upstate Medical University on detecting Alzheimer’s disease won a notable award at an artificial intelligence conference. Professors Asif Salekin and Senem Velipasalar, EECS graduate students Fatih Altay…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Faculty Place Scholarship in Top Law Journals

Sunday, April 25, 2021, By Martin Walls

Reaffirming the College of Law’s position as a leader in cutting-edge legal research, several top 50 law journals have accepted or published Syracuse Law faculty articles during 2020-2021. Addressing a spectrum of topics—including criminal justice reform, disability, health care, long-term…