Academic News
Stampede.It takes first place at Syracuse Student Sandbox Demo Day
Nine colleges from across Upstate New York saw their students and recent graduates pitch startup businesses at the Syracuse Student Sandbox Demo Day at the Syracuse Tech Garden.
Ancient clams yield new information about greenhouse effect on climate
Ancient fossilized clams that lived off the coast of Antarctica some 50 million years ago have a story to tell about El Niño, according to Syracuse University researcher Linda Ivany.
Shapiro, SU film professor and SYRFILMFEST artistic director, wins cinema award in Italy
While in Italy for SU Abroad's new program in Cinema Studies & Filmmaking, Owen Shapiro was presented with the Mario Dall'Argine Award in recognition of his efforts to promote culture through the art of cinema.
SU named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a 2011 Military Friendly School
For the second year in a row, SU has been named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School, ranking the University in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans.
Syracuse iSchool students create educational resource on digital libraries
The wiki went public in late April on the iSchool’s web site.
University launches graduate certificate program in e-government
The School of Information Studies and the Maxwell School have established a new 12-credit certificate of advanced study in e-government management and leadership.
Syracuse International Film Festival creates Central New York Film Consortium
The Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILM) has brought together representatives from several educational institutions throughout Central New York to form a regional consortium of media educators and presenters that will work to bring increased recognition, tourism, business and cultural opportunities to the area. The Central New York Film Consortium consists of a broad network of [...]
New certificate program in post-conflict reconstruction to begin next fall
A new certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.) in post-conflict reconstruction, to be offered by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the College of Law, was approved by the New York State Education Department
SU launches signature Integrated Learning Majors
The College of Arts and Sciences has announced programs in forensic science, ethics and neuroscience.
Syracuse University announces new minor in Asian/Asian American studies
Beginning in the fall 2010 semester, undergraduate students at Syracuse University will be able to add a minor in Asian/Asian American studies to their course of studies, to achieve a greater understanding of Asia and Asian American issues around international migration, immigrant settlement, transnationalism, and racial and ethnic formation in the United States.
SU Project Advance fills the gap for high school economics teachers—economically
Over the last several decades, the emphasis on economics at the high school level has drastically increased; however teacher preparation for the subject has lagged behind.
SU School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences offer combined bachelor’s/master’s degree in secondary education
The School of Education and The College of Arts and Sciences are partnering to offer a new combined bachelor's/master's degree in secondary-level teacher preparation.
Wasylenko to serve as interim dean of the Maxwell School
Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today named Senior Associate Dean Michael J. Wasylenko the interim dean-designate of the Maxwell School.
Syracuse University, IBM, New York State launch one of the world’s greenest data centers
It's a showcase of energy efficient design and function.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry to visit Maxwell School
John Berry will discuss Federal personnel policy issues at public talk at the Maxwell School on Nov. 2. Berry is the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
NYS Attorney General announces new health care database to set fair out-of-network fees
Syracuse University will lead a consortium of researchers.
Syracuse University, U.S. Rep. Maffei announce creation of Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education
The newly announced Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education will become the nation’s largest repository of research, study and practice in the field of inclusive higher education.
Nov. 3 Marian Wright Edelman lecture postponed
Nov. 3 lecture by Marian Wright Edelman has been postponed to April 6, 2010.
Maxwell’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute names new director
Professor Grant Reeher has been named the new director of the Maxwell School’s Alan K. Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
Students from SU’s Newhouse School keep tabs on local politics, upcoming elections
A group of Newhouse students is reporting on Syracuse politics and filing their stories with the school’s news-based website, Democracywise.
Morrell to present ‘The Art of Critical Pedagogy’ as part of Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the School of Education will launch its fifth season of the Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series with featured speaker Ernest Morrell.
Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor announces fall lineup
The Andrew W. Mellon Central New York Humanities Corridor has announced its Fall 2009 schedule of events and activities.
Freelance legal journalists invited to apply for fellowships offered by SU’s Newhouse School
The Newhouse School will award four Carnegie/Newhouse School Legal Reporting Fellowships to support freelance journalists reporting on legal issues.
Newhouse School’s Student Voice project wins several awards in national online journalism contest
A special report produced by students in Newhouse as part of its annual Student Voice project received several awards.
Marion Wilson appointed director of community initiatives in the visual arts
Marion Wilson has been appointed director of community initiatives in the visual arts in the School of Education.
New antimicrobial webs developed by Syracuse University researchers sterilize medical implants for up to 14 days, reduce chance of infection
SU researchers have developed hydrogel mats that protection to surgical patients from infection.
SU announces historic plan to achieve climate neutrality
As part of the Climate Action Plan, SU has committed to becoming climate neutral by 2040.
Award-winning designer Michael Bierut to lecture at SU School of Architecture
Michael Bierut, a partner at Pentagram design studio in New York City, will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Major grant bolsters interdisciplinarity of SU’s Middle Eastern Studies Program
SU's Middle Eastern Studies Program (MESP) is the recipient of a prestigious $179,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s International Education Programs Service.
University receives highly competitive grant to put more science and mathematics teachers in the classroom
A highly competitive grant will enable the University to place graduates in rural and urban schools where there is a critical shortage of highly qualified science and mathematics teachers nationwide.
JPMorgan Chase Technology Center to hold open house Aug. 27
An open house will be held at the JPMorgan Chase Technology Center at Syracuse University on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6-8 p.m. in the lobby of Lyman Hall.
Harvey Teres named Judaic Studies director
Harvey Teres, associate professor of English, has been named director of The College of Arts and Sciences' Judaic Studies Program, effective July 1.