Professors discuss Obama's nomination of first openly gay Secretary of the Army
Syracuse University professors discuss President Barack Obama's nomination of Eric Fanning, who will be the first openly gay Secretary of the Army. Read more »
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Syverud announces Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion
Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the creation of a new Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read more »
Poll: Should there be a larger study on the effects of the correlation between TA and student race?
Should there be a larger study on the effects of the correlation between TA and student race? Read more »
Week in crime: Sept. 20-27
Here's a look at the criminal activity that occurred near campus in the past week. Read more »
Study finds correlation between TA race, student grades
A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that students whose TAs match their race or ethnicity earn higher grades. The study was conducted at an unnamed public university in California. Read more »
SUNY-ESF collaborates with other U.S. schools to extract chemicals from wood
In a collaboration amongst numerous educational institutions across the United States, including the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, steps are being taken toward the creation of a Biorefinery Development and Commercialization Center. Read more »
SU continues to raise awareness for It's On Us sexual assault campaign
Syracuse University joined partnered with It's On Us, a national movement developed by the White House to change the way students think about sexual assault on college campuses, last fall. A year later, the university continues to raise awareness about sexual assault on campus. Read more »
SU, United Way host annual Dollar Day event before SU-LSU game
With the help of Greek Life organizations, SU and United Way raised about $6,000 before the SU-LSU football game on Saturday. Read more »
SU professor conducts study on fracking's impact on water quality
SU professor Don Siegel conducted a recent study which concluded that water quality in central New York is not negatively impacted from fracking operations in northern Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio. Read more »
Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read more »
Falk College opens nutrition center funded by alumna's donation
The new Nutrition, Assessment, Consultation and Education (ACE) Center will increase research opportunity for students in the nutrition program in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. The center also marks another transformation for the Falk College as it continues to consolidate its programs into the Falk Complex. Read more »
Week in News: SU to assess future of kiss cam, School of Education receives $3 million grant and more
Here's everything you need to know from this week in news. Read more »
Meet the Student Association Cabinet of the 59th session
Student Association President Aysha Seedat recently announced the cabinet for SA’s 59th session. Here’s a breakdown of who the members of the cabinet are: Read more »
Onondaga Nation legend Oren Lyons brings lacrosse back to origins
Oren Lyons was integral in bringing the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship to the Syracuse area. The Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation has a deep passion for the sport of lacrosse. Read more »
Marshall Street businesses experience effects of lower football attendance
Acropolis Pizza House and Manny's have both experienced a decline in business since the Carrier Dome has seen lower attendance in the first three home football games. Read more »
Online fundraiser benefits former SU basketball star Pearl Washington
An online fundraiser hopes to benefit former SU basketball legend Pearl Washington who is currently battling brain cancer. Read more »
Professor to give two presentations about sharks on SUNY-ESF campus
A shark expert and adjunct associate professor at the University of California, Davis will be coming to SUNY-ESF on Thursday to give two lectures about the underwater animal. Read more »
Snapchat launches new app features
Snapchat launched several new features for the mobile app, including a facial recognition feature that allows users to meme themselves. Read more »
SU cements research partnership with New Zealand University
Syracuse University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Massey University, which is based in New Zealand. The partnership means that the two Universities will work on projects together in the future. Read more »
Professor at Florida State University teaches class to combat stereotypes about the blind
A new course at Florida State University called the "The Blindness Experiment" aims to educate students about blind culture and shatter negative stereotypes about the blind. Read more »
Katko talks I-81 on call with Secretary of Transportation
Rep. John Katko outlined a series of infrastructure projects, including changes to I-81, on a call with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on Wednesday. Read more »
Destiny USA to stay open overnight for iPhone sales
Destiny USA will stay open Thursday night for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus launch on Friday, so that people who want to purchase Apple’s newest technology can line up and camp out. Read more »
Several campus buildings experience power outage Wednesday afternoon
Several academic buildings and residence halls lost power Wednesday afternoon, but the issue was fixed later that evening. Read more »
