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STEM

Biologists Awarded NIH Grant to Study Origins of Brain Disorders

Wednesday, June 13, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Neuroscientists in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) are using a major grant to study the origins of brain disorders, including epilepsy and stroke. Sandra Hewett, the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professor of Neuroscience and…

STEM

Data Summit Draws Over 70 from Upstate Governments and Municipalities

Tuesday, June 12, 2018, By J.D. Ross

Over 70 people attended the first Upstate Data Summit held last week at Syracuse University, and sponsored by the School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse and the Center for Technology in Government at the State University of…

Campus & Community

James Brower, Professor of Earth Sciences for 33 Years, Dies

Thursday, June 7, 2018, By News Staff

James Clinton Brower, 83, of Jamesville, passed away April 9 at his home. Born June 27, 1934, in New Rochelle, he was the son of Irving and Mavis Deans Brower. While growing up, he lived in many areas of the…

Campus & Community

Your Campus Address Book Is about to Get Bigger

Wednesday, June 6, 2018, By Christopher C. Finkle

In preparation for system enhancements later this summer, and to enable enhanced collaboration among members of the University community, the Office 365 email system for students and alumni, and the Exchange email system for faculty and staff, will be set…

Arts & Culture

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Be Shown on the Quad

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, By News Staff

University College Presents “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” this Friday, June 8, on the Quad. The movie will begin at 9 p.m. and is free and open to all students, staff, faculty and families. Show your SU I.D. to receive…

Campus & Community

Students, Faculty Are on Top of the World

Monday, June 4, 2018, By Keith Kobland

A group of Syracuse University students and faculty are quite literally on top of the world. The group is currently in Nepal, taking part in the summer program Mount Everest Base Camp: The Human Response to High Altitude. Base camp…

STEM

Scientists Rethink Co-Evolution of Marine Life, Oxygenated Oceans

Thursday, May 31, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers in the Department of Earth Sciences have confirmed that rising oceanic and atmospheric oxygen levels co-evolved with marine life hundreds of millions of years ago. Wanyi Lu, a Ph.D. candidate studying under Associate Professor Zunli Lu (no relation) in…

Campus & Community

Annual Strawberry Festival Scheduled for June 8 on the Quad

Wednesday, May 30, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

Syracuse University’s annual Strawberry Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Strawberry Festival is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to learn more about campus departments and academic programs and celebrate the summer season…

Campus & Community

Students Win National Honors from the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards

Monday, May 21, 2018, By News Staff

The Society of Professional Journalists announced this year’s national winners and top finalists for their Mark of Excellence contest, with students from the University racking up seven honors. Winners will be recognized at the Excellence in Journalism conference in Baltimore Sept….

Health & Society

CFE Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Thursday, May 17, 2018, By Jennifer Russo

Kelsey Dayle John (Diné), a doctoral candidate in the Department of Cultural Foundations of Education (CFE) in the School of Education, has been selected by the National Academy of Education to receive a 2018 Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. According to the NAEd…