SU professor works with US Department of Energy to innovate single-pane windows
A Syracuse University physics professor created a program with the U.S. Department of Energy to innovate energy efficient single-pane windows. Read more »
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TRAC uses public records requests, big data to report on federal agencies
A small research center located in Newhouse 2 sends thousands public records requests to some of the federal government's biggest agencies in the hopes of increasing accountability and transparency. Read more »
Surveys find parents, high school counselors are skeptical of college's value against its cost
Surveys conducted by Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY magazine found that high school counselors and parents of college students are skeptical that the cost of college matches its value. In the survey of parents, 58 percent said they don't think the cost of college matches the value. Read more »
Additional pages for passports to be prohibited in 2016
Changes to U.S. passport regulations may affect some Syracuse University students who have U.S. passports but frequently travel internationally. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss potential effects of global climate talks in Paris
Syracuse University professors talk about what could come of the Paris Climate Conference, which began on Nov. 30 and is two weeks long. Read more »
President Barack Obama makes address about strategy to destroy Islamic State
President Barack Obama made an address on Sunday with plans to keep Americans safe and defeat the Islamic State. Read more »
Millenials OK with limiting offensive speech toward minority groups, Pew study finds
A recent report released by the Pew Research Center found that 40 percent of millennials think the government should limit speech that is offensive towards minority groups. Read more »
Wake Forest University pledges $18 million to improve opportunities for women, girls of color
Wake Forest University was among a other universities and institutions to participate in a summit at the White House that worked to advance research about women and girls of color. Read more »
New York state ranks 49th in US in tax code effectiveness
New York state recently ranked second-worst in tax code effectiveness in the United States, according to the State Business Tax Climate Index. Read more »
IVMF releases report using previously unknown data about veterans
In a report titled "Missing Perspectives" released by the IVMF provides insight into the "lived experiences" of post-9/11 veterans. Read more »
iSchool may consider future involvement in White House information technology initiative
The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University has not been asked to participate in a White House information technology initiative, but may consider future involvement in the program. Read more »
News to Know: 7 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Nov. 24 - Dec. 2)
Here's what you need to know to pass your current events quiz. Read more »
Centro funding, originally in question, restored by U.S. Congress
The Centro funding that was in jeopardy due to a U.S. Congress bill, will not be cut, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. John Katko announced Tuesday. Read more »
Data reveals SU Athletics as most economically-efficient department among Power Five schools
Recently-released government data shows that the SU athletics department has been doing well in bringing in revenue in the two major sports — men's basketball and football. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers for peace vigil about climate change
About 50 members of the Syracuse community held a vigil to support combating climate change as the UN Climate Talks in Paris started Monday. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss future of US strategy to combat the Islamic State after Paris attacks
The Daily Orange talked to professors about U.S. involvement to combat the Islamic State in the Middle East. Read more »
Parents weigh in on college afforability in national survey
Parents of high school students participated in a survey from Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY Magazine about proposed government policies targeting the soaring cost of college tuition. Read more »
Start-up creates portable alarm to deter crime, promote safety
The ROBOCOPP Grenade, a turquoise keychain-sized device with a robot on the front, is a portable alarm that rings for 30 minutes when the top is pulled off. Read more »
SA-sponsored bus breaks down during trip back to Syracuse University
A bus sponsored by the Student Association broke down on I-81 during its trip back to Syracuse University with about 50 SU students on board. Read more »
Syracuse University participates in national campaign to help transitioning veterans
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently paired with Walmart and several other organizations in the launch of the 18-month "Greenlight A Vet" campaign. Read more »
Department of Education releases report on improvements to FAFSA, student aid
The government provides about $130 billion a year in federal student aid, which includes Pell Grants for low-income families and federal student loans. Read more »
SU Abroad discourages independent travel in wake of recent terrorist attacks
According to a statement posted on its website, SU Abroad is monitoring recent terrorist attacks and is discouraging independent travel to some parts of the world. Read more »
Student protests erupt across country following racist incidents at Mizzou
The resignation of Tim Wolfe — the former president and chancellor of the University of Missouri — seems to have set a precedent as college protests broke out across the country. Read more »
Chinese government officials participate in Maxwell training program
Officials from Shenzhen recently received training on how to improve the rule of law in the city. Read more »
