First-generation SU seniors find inspiration from family as graduation approaches
Supported by loved ones, these first-generation seniors will be the first in their family to receive a college diploma. Read more »
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iSchool dean promises faculty diversity training in wake of fraternity expulsion
Student said the School of Information Studies needs to make students aware of resources for reporting cases of discrimination. Read more »
Asian American and Pacific Islander students celebrate their place at Syracuse University
The university is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with a variety of events to shed light on ethnic experiences. Read more »
These superheroes can help you design your schedule for next semester
Registration begins this week. Here are some class ideas inspired by your favorite Marvel figures. Read more »
iSchool attendance app is changing the skipping game
Technology columnist Eldon Tsoi highlights an iSchool professor’s attendance tracking app and the effect it could have on student performance. Read more »
iSchool ‘hackathon’ winners tackle Syracuse snow removal
The city of Syracuse partnered with the School of Information Studies and AT&T to host the hackathon, which focused on city snow plow operations. Read more »
Study: Online education enrollment rates increase, traditional college enrollment rates remain stagnant
Across the United States, for-profit online institutions are experiencing declines in enrollment, while nonprofit online programs are increasing in popularity. Read more »
Syracuse University women faculty generally earn less than men faculty, report shows
Across most ranks of the Syracuse University faculty, women generally make less than men. Their average salaries range from about 77 percent to 94 percent of what men earn. Read more »
The internet is already broken. Breaking net neutrality isn’t going to fix it.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how net neutrality, even though it’s based on outdated laws, is still an essential. Read more »
Syracuse University experts discuss KRACK cybersecurity breach, SU’s wireless infrastructure
A flaw that could give hackers access to operating systems including Google Android and Apple MacOS will, most likely, not affect SU’s wireless infrastructure, experts say. Read more »
School of Information Studies professors awarded almost $500,000 to study workforce automation
The National Science Foundation awarded two iSchool professors nearly $500,000 to create a team of scholars to study automation. Researchers from Facebook, Microsoft and Nissan will be part of the group. Read more »
Syracuse University named a top performer for women in STEM online degree programs
Syracuse University was named a top college for women pursuing online STEM degrees. This rating came from the SR Education Group, which evaluates colleges and universities online degree programs based on factors such as academic support and cost. Read more »
Professor emerita in the iSchool dies
Antje Bultmann Lemke died earlier this week. She taught in the iSchool from 1952 to 1986 and helped people escape Nazi persecution, according to an SU News release. Read more »
SU students graduating this semester enter a workforce with increasing job prospects
Faculty members from different career centers on campus discuss job prospects for graduating students from their specific colleges. Read more »
iSchool announces establishment of new master’s program in applied data science
Most courses for the program will be housed in the School of Information Studies, but students are required to take several data science courses from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read more »
Julie Walas-Huynh: iSchool mentor marks decade of coaching Otto the Orange
Julie Walas Huynh does more than just her job at the iSchool – she also coaches Otto the Orange. Read more »
SU, Le Moyne establish joint programs that play off each other’s strengths
Syracuse University and Le Moyne College are reaffirming their long-standing relationship. Various academic programs will take advantage of the strengths of each institution, specifically within the iSchool and College of Law. Read more »
iSchool master’s program to focus on cloud computing
The program, set to launch this fall, will teach students how data is processed, stored and networked. Read more »
iSchool professors are concerned that Trump’s budget could be major blow to nation’s libraries
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, which President Donald Trump has proposed to cut, provides 20 percent of the iSchool’s sponsored funding. Read more »
iSchool professor receives grant from education firm that some criticize
A School of Information Studies professor received a research fund from 2U, an education company that has formed partnerships with multiple Syracuse University schools and colleges. Read more »
Weekend news round-up: 1st Campus Facilities Advisory Board meeting held, SU partnership awards $19,000 for research
The first Campus Facilities Advisory Board is held, SU partnership awards $19,000 and a professor is awarded for dissertation work. Read more »
SU faculty part of team awarded $11.5 million contract by intelligence services
The team is building a web-based application that would help intelligence analysts improve their reasoning, avoid faulty logic and collaborate efficiently. Read more »
iSchool professors awarded for research on internet's effect on real estate
Kevin Crowston, Steven Sawyer and Rolf Wigand in SU's School of Information Studies started collaborating on the project 18 years ago. Read more »
John Williams performs, helps people in and out of veteran community
John Williams, a senior who transferred to Syracuse after 15 years of military service, spends his time here helping others around campus. Read more »
