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National Survey of Student Engagement Launches Wednesday
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, Syracuse University launches the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey is administered at Syracuse every three years to help the University understand to what extent and in what ways students are engaged academically and…
How the Best Super Bowl Ads Reach the American Audience
Football aside, advertisements are often one of the main attractions for viewers of the Super Bowl. This year featured ads of many different themes, which CNN analyzed with help from Newhouse advertising associate professor, Brian Sheehan. For Sheehan, one particular theme resonates…
Robert D. Hradsky Named Senior Associate Vice President of the Student Experience and Dean of Students
The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience announces the appointment of Robert D. Hradsky, Ed. D., as the new senior associate vice president of the student experience and dean of students. The appointment fulfills a key role in the…
Super Bowl Ads Shift From ‘Sex Sells’ Attitude
There has been a trend away from the idea that ‘sex sells’ in regards to Super Bowl advertisements. The theme has been declining throughout the years, and took a full step away from it during this year’s game. Rebecca Ortiz,…
Syracuse University Students to Take Part in Rally in Support of Puerto Rico
On Saturday, Feb. 3, Syracuse University students, along with other members of the University community, will take part in a rally in support of the people of Puerto Rico hosted by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Puerto Rico Gov….
Biology Professor Receives NIH Grant for Study of Genes Critical in Development
Professor Eleanor Maine’s research team was identifying genes important for development of the germline of their study organism when they made an interesting discovery about a specific pair of genes. The two genes, they determined, are critical for germline survival….
Hillel Jewish Student Union to Host ‘An Evening with Josh Peck’
Actor and comedian Josh Peck will appear at an event sponsored by Syracuse University’s Hillel Jewish Student Union. Hillel will host “An Evening with Josh Peck” on Thursday, Feb. 1 in Goldstein Auditorium at the Schine Student Center. Doors open…
U.S.-UK Fulbright Awards Give Students Life-Changing Experiences
Newhouse senior Hannah Butler spent the summer of 2016 as a student cultural ambassador through the U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission’s UK Summer Institute program. A public relations major with minors in English and marketing, she participated in the Fulbright-Scotland Summer Institute….
Student Veteran Profile: Ryan Gross ’18, University’s First Tillman Scholar
Growing up, Ryan Gross was always inspired hearing about his grandfathers’ World War II experiences, including leading tank units at the Battle of the Bulge and serving on a Navy destroyer in the Pacific. It was this connection that led…
Student Venture Ravle Advances to Semi-Final Round of Student Startup Madness
Student startup Ravle, founded by Syracuse University students Tay Lotte ’19 (creative leadership, University College) and Kevin Rieck ’19 (knowledge management, University College), has been selected to advance to the semi-final round of the 2017-2018 Student Startup Madness Tournament, held…