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Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders
Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” won the 2017 Man Booker Prize; his most recent work, “Liberation Day,” was chosen as one of…
Balloting Starts Oct. 16 for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Representatives
Balloting to select faculty representatives for the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. Elections are held annually and are administered by the University Senate Committee on Appointment and Promotions…
‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive
Since 2008, the Upstate Medical University Life Sciences exhibition at Syracuse’s Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) has fascinated millions of visitors. With giant reproductions of human body parts, it allows mini pathologists to explore internal anatomy and organs common…
Illustrator, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases
An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, “My Hair is a Book” (Harper Collins) and “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story” (Philomel Books). Using acrylic…
What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, over 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an…
NSF Grant to Engage Refugee and Immigrant Youth in Immersive STEM Storytelling
School of Education Professor Xiaoxia “Silvie” Huang has been awarded a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project. With “Engaging Refugee and Immigrant Youth in STEM Through Culturally…
A&S Names Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Karen Doherty, professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named A&S’ associate dean for faculty affairs. In this cabinet-level role, Doherty will work closely with department chairs and academic units…
iSchool Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Study Wireless Communications
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $250,000 out of a total of $800,000 under a three-year research grant to a faculty member in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) to study Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum management for…
Selina Gallo-Cruz Honored as O’Hanley Faculty Scholar
Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, is the latest Maxwell School faculty member to be named an O’Hanley Faculty Scholar. She was selected in recognition of her outstanding teaching and scholarship. Gallo-Cruz will hold the title for three years and…
Central Eurasian Studies Conference at Maxwell Examines Regional Challenges and Citizenship
Over 100 scholars from around the world gathered at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs recently to share research and dissect timely issues related to citizenship during the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) Fall 2024 Conference. The event…