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Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study ‘Community Coalescence’

Each fermented food—kombucha, sauerkraut or sourdough bread—is the result of an active, unique microbiome, which is the microbial community in a particular environment. A sourdough
News Staff July 2, 2024
Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study ‘Community Coalescence’

University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24

Lynn Conway H’24, a renowned computer scientist who received an honorary degree during the University’s Commencement in May, died June 9 in Michigan. She was
News Staff July 1, 2024
University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24

What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Wondering where you can catch fireworks this Fourth of July holiday? We have rounded up a list of where you can watch them. Monday, July
Peyton July 1, 2024
What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

The museum studies program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' School of Design has received a $28,000 grant from Buffalo-based Fisher-Price, Inc. to
Erica Blust July 1, 2024
Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

AirOrangeX Upgrade: Wi-Fi for All

On Tuesday, July 9, the AirOrangeX wireless network will transition to a new model that does not require users to log in with a username
Eric Ferguson July 1, 2024
AirOrangeX Upgrade: Wi-Fi for All

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

100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School

The Maxwell School is proud to share its 100th birthday with alumna Rosalind “Roz” Rudolph ’44 of Los Angeles, California. Born on July 30, 1924,
Jessica Youngman June 28, 2024
100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School

2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The
Kerrie Marshall June 28, 2024
2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

IDJC Launches New Poll With Ipsos That Tracks Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement, Democracy

University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC), in partnership with Ipsos, is launching a new poll that measures attitudes toward civic engagement, democracy and
Genaro Armas June 27, 2024
IDJC Launches New Poll With Ipsos That Tracks Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement, Democracy

What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

With meteorologists predicting this summer to be one of the hottest summers on record, it is important to know how to keep cool this summer.
Peyton June 27, 2024
What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by
John Boccacino June 27, 2024
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos’ Most Extreme Events

Eric Coughlin, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a grant from NASA for his project entitled, “Extragalactic Outbursts
Dan Bernardi June 26, 2024
Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos’ Most Extreme Events

Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she was considering banning face masks in the New York subways, based on concerns about people hiding their faces
Ellen Mbuqe June 26, 2024
Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities

Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public
Peyton June 26, 2024
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)

Beginning in the fall, Syracuse University’s electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year
John Boccacino June 25, 2024
Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)

Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world
Erica Blust June 25, 2024
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World

What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers

Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing
Dan Bernardi June 25, 2024
What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers

Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions

Paris is gearing up to go green for the 2024 Olympics, but some of their initiatives might face challenges. For instance, the lack of available
Vanessa Marquette June 25, 2024
Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions