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Crowston’s NSF Role Illuminates Research Funding Aspects

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Distinguished Professor of Information Science Kevin Crowston has enjoyed a rare opportunity in the academic researcher’s world. He’s lived life on the other side of a research funding proposal. Crowston recently completed a 27-month rotation as a program director for the…

STEM

Samantha Usman Receives Highly Competitive Astronaut Scholarship

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Amy Manley

A rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences is flying high upon learning of her latest academic achievement. Samantha Usman ’16, a double major in physics and mathematics, has just been named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship…

New Home Court Advantage for South Carolina Colleges? The Department Chair of Sport Management Weighs In

Friday, July 10, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina capitol grounds could prove to have significant advantages in home field or court advantages for institutions like University of South Carolina, said Michael Veley, director and chair of the Department…

The Stand Community Newspaper Hosts Photo Walk on July 18

Thursday, July 9, 2015, By News Staff

The Stand’s annual Photo Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. (across from Dunk & Bright furniture). The event will open with a photo lesson taught by professional…

Economics Professor Provides Insights on China’s Market

Thursday, July 9, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Maxwell School Economics Professor Mary E. Lovely, who studies the Chinese economy and China’s economic growth, provides some insight into China’s market volatility. “If stock values do not rebound, households may perceive a permanent decline in wealth and slow down…

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A: Professor Mary Lovely on China’s Market Volatility

Thursday, July 9, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

The recent volatility of China’s stock market has made for a rough ride for Chinese investors and worried exchanges worldwide. Maxwell School Economics Professor Mary E. Lovely, who studies the Chinese economy and China’s economic growth, provides some insight into…

Veterans

Veterans to Attend Academic Boot Camp on Campus

Thursday, July 9, 2015, By News Staff

Enlisted veterans and transitioning service members planning to enroll in or transfer into a four-year undergraduate program will attend Warrior-Scholar Project program at SU, July 11-18

STEM

iSchool Student Awarded $5,000 Mortar Board Fellowship

Wednesday, July 8, 2015, By News Staff

Ph.D. student Bryan Dosono has received one of only eight national fellowships from Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors. Dosono, who was awarded $5,000, is a student in information science and technology in the School of Information…

Campus & Community

Human Resources to Host Two Financial Education and Retirement Planning Seminars July 9 and 13

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University campus community is invited to attend a “Financial Education and Retirement Planning Seminar” to gain insight into planning for a successful retirement. Representatives from Human Resources and TIAA-CREF, as well as other retirement experts, will be available….

STEM

Faculty Member Launches New Tool for Digital Learning

Monday, July 6, 2015, By Diane Stirling

A website featuring the work of a School of Information Studies (iSchool) research professor and a graduate student that strives to use artwork to help in the understanding of scientific principles has just launched. Over the past year, Jun Wang,…