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Campus & Community

McNair Research Symposium: In Honor of an Astronaut, a Path at Syracuse to Hope and Dreams

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Ericka Jones-Craven grew up with a deep presence in the church. Jones-Craven’s father was an Apostolic elder. Her mother served as a missionary. Attending worship services was a regular part of Jones-Craven’s Georgia childhood. That ended, at least for a…

Campus & Community

Humanities Center Fellowships Underscore University Commitment to High-Impact Research

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Every year, the Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a range of highly competitive fellowships to Syracuse University faculty and graduate students. These awards, which directly align with the University’s commitment to high-impact research, encompass semester-long…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Moot Court Teams Garner Success and Acclaim at Regional and National Competitions

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Moot Court Honor Society intercollegiate competition teams completed a successful spring, with several teams advancing deep in competitions and a number of students receiving individual honors. “Congratulations to all the students who put in the time…

STEM

Genetic Engineering Expert to Discuss Technology-Assisted Crop Breeding April 26

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Pamela Ronald, distinguished plant pathology professor at the University of California, Davis, will present the annual Jack and Pat Bryan Life Sciences Lecture. Ronald, a rice geneticist and advocate of ecologically responsible crop development, will speak about the future of…

Arts & Culture

Paul McCartney to Perform Sept. 23 at Carrier Dome; Tickets on Sale May 1

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, By News Staff

On Sept. 23, Paul McCartney will play his first show ever in Syracuse, New York, when he brings his all-new One On One Tour to the Carrier Dome. McCartney’s One On One tour opened April 13, 2016, with his debut…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Advertising Professors White, O’Neill Honored by Graphis for Creating Award-Winning Students

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School advertising faculty members Mel White and Kevin O’Neill were recognized as award-winning instructors by Graphis, an international publisher of books on communications design. The designation comes as part of Graphis’ international advertising competition. Students from White and O’Neill’s…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Recognized as the ACC Conference Winner for the EPA Green Power Challenge

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Syracuse University as an Individual Conference Champion of the 2016-17 College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition, the…

Business & Economy

Paul Volcker Symposium in Behavioral Economics to Be Held April 28

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The Paul Volcker Symposium in Behavioral Economics on Friday, April 28, will feature four young scholars working on the forefront of the field. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. in 426 Eggers Hall. The speakers are Tatiana Homonoff…

Campus & Community

Annual Jerry Miner Lecture to Be Held April 27

Monday, April 24, 2017, By News Staff

The annual Jerry Miner Lecture will take place on Thursday, April 27, from 2-3:30 p.m. in 426 Eggers Hall. Scott Imberman, of Michigan State University, will present this year’s lecture, titled “The Roles of Neonatal Health and Race in Special Education…

Campus & Community

Steve Billington: ‘He Put His Heart Into His Work’

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In February 2006, Steven “Steve” Billington joined the Syracuse University community as a materials handler with Physical Plant. He had experience in managing a business in the local community, and applied his knowledge, skill and ethics to everything he did…