School of Information Studies

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors

Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the
Diane Stirling Sept. 17, 2024
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors

School of Information Studies to Launch New AI Graduate Program

Beginning in Fall 2025, the School of Information Studies (iSchool) will launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) graduate program. Beginning this fall, students can apply
Anya Woods Sept. 10, 2024
School of Information Studies to Launch New AI Graduate Program

Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his
Dan Bernardi Sept. 5, 2024
Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

Traci Geisler Presents at KUGLi Innovation Summit

Traci Geisler, director of Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad), presented a keynote address and served as an entrepreneurship competition judge at the first-ever Kenya-USA
Cristina Hatem Aug. 30, 2024
Traci Geisler Presents at KUGLi Innovation Summit

Orange Connections Run Deep in the Kehr/Hirsh Family Tree

On an overcast Mother’s Day in 2018, a photo was taken outside of the Hall of Languages depicting a proud Syracuse University graduate, Ryan Kehr
John Boccacino Aug. 23, 2024
Orange Connections Run Deep in the Kehr/Hirsh Family Tree

Blackstone LaunchPad Names Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars and Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar for 2024-25

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad has announced that Anthony J. Thomas ’24 (School of Information Studies) and Fatim Cisse ’25 (David B. Falk College of
Cristina Hatem Aug. 20, 2024
Blackstone LaunchPad Names Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Innovation Scholars and Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar for 2024-25

Featured Media Coverage – July 2024

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Anthony D’Angelo (Newhouse): PR Daily Lindsey Darvin (Falk):
Daryl Lovell July 31, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – July 2024

IDJC’s ElectionGraph Launches Searchable Database, New Report Tracking ‘Inauthentic Influencers’

A new searchable database allows the public to examine groups running social media ads that mention U.S. presidential candidates, including secretly coordinated pages that are
Genaro Armas July 10, 2024
IDJC’s ElectionGraph Launches Searchable Database, New Report Tracking ‘Inauthentic Influencers’

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies

Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), will become the
News Staff June 28, 2024

University Continues to Grow Multiple Academic and Cultural Partnerships in South Korea

A delegation from Syracuse University spent two weeks in South Korea recently as one of a continuing series of steps to strengthen academic and cultural
Diane Stirling June 24, 2024
University Continues to Grow Multiple Academic and Cultural Partnerships in South Korea

Featured Media Coverage – June 2024

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Robert Thompson (Newhouse): Yahoo Entertainment,  Today.com, WOR Radio,
Daryl Lovell June 24, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – June 2024

‘Most Recent Cyberattacks on Water Systems Won’t Be the Last’ Says iSchool Cybersecurity Expert

More government agencies are taking steps to shore up their cybersecurity measures. Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would step up inspections
Daryl Lovell May 22, 2024
‘Most Recent Cyberattacks on Water Systems Won’t Be the Last’ Says iSchool Cybersecurity Expert

Awards Recognize Success of Assessment Through Engagement and Collaboration

Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) presented awards to several faculty and staff members, students, offices and programs during the One University Assessment Celebration on
News Staff May 22, 2024
Awards Recognize Success of Assessment Through Engagement and Collaboration

9 Student Teams Recipients of Spring 2024 Orange Innovation Fund Awards

Nine student teams will each receive $5,000 through the Orange Innovation Fund, a grant program administered through Syracuse University Libraries designed to help students commercialize
Cristina Hatem May 22, 2024
9 Student Teams Recipients of Spring 2024 Orange Innovation Fund Awards

iSchool Professor Awarded Katchmar Wilhelm Professorship

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jaime Banks has been selected as this year’s Katchmar Wilhelm Endowed Professor. The professorship lasts for a three-year
Anya Woods May 21, 2024
iSchool Professor Awarded Katchmar Wilhelm Professorship

Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Investor-Ready Symposium

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad hosted its first Investor-Ready Symposium on April 19 in Bird Library, with attendees coming from members of Blackstone LaunchPad from
Cristina Hatem May 9, 2024
Blackstone LaunchPad Hosts Investor-Ready Symposium

7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

Seven student-designed products, services and technologies meant to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities won recognition and seed funding at the Intelligence++ Showcase on
Diane Stirling May 9, 2024
7 Student Teams Win Prizes to Advance Their Intelligence++ Disability, Inclusion Innovations

IDJC Report Tracks Influence of Social Media Ads on Presidential Primaries

More than 1,800 groups have collectively spent an estimated $15.3 million to pay for social media advertising that mentions President Joe Biden, former President Donald
News Staff May 7, 2024
IDJC Report Tracks Influence of Social Media Ads on Presidential Primaries