Archambault: Social media detox for class proves worthwhile
Columnist tries out a social media detox for her iSchool class, and afterwards finds she had learned to use her apps in a healthier way. Read more »
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Political philosophy conference attracts large international crowds
The third annual Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy, which was hosted at Syracuse University this weekend, attracted large crowds of students, faculty and philosophers from around the world. Read more »
Apple to release more than 50 additional emojis in software update
The release of Apple’s latest software update, iOS 9.1, comes with more than 50 new emojis. Read more »
IDEA entrepreneurship program to be transitioned into larger program
The Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA) program, which shut down in late July, will be transitioned into a larger program. Details about this program will be announced in October. Read more »
IDEA program restructuring needs student input
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that student involvement is essential to the successful reorganization of the IDEA program and other entrepreneurial resources on campus. Read more »
iSchool, Le Moyne College announce expansion of partnership
The iSchool and Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, have announced an expansion of their previous 2011 partnership, which allows for Le Moyne students to earn a master's degree at the iSchool. Read more »
Professor receives grant to continue crowdsourcing research, app development
School of Information Studies assistant professor Yun Huang has received a continuing grant to research reasons why people share public safety information on social media platforms. Read more »
Students enroll in Whitman, iSchool digital retail program
Two Syracuse University’s professional schools have partnered up to navigate online retail by offering courses to under growing e-commerce sales. The Martin J. Whitman School… Read more »
SU partners up with Marist College, technology companies for online educational series on enterprise computing
Syracuse University is partnering with an inter-state college and two leading technology companies to offer an online educational series with a curriculum based on computing… Read more »
Students develop idea, coding for video game
In today’s video game industry, some of the highest selling games are known for their realistic graphics, in-depth storylines and complex controls. However, in a… Read more »
South by Southwest interactive music, film festival draws SU crowd to Texas over Spring Break
After launching her own website last year, Cyan Grandison plans to spend her Spring Break growing that site into a media outlet at South By… Read more »
SU app challenge to announce winners Thursday
The SU App Challenge returns for its second year on Thursday, its demo day, when the final round of the competition will be held. The… Read more »
AdBrite founder, alumnus to speak at convocation
Philip Kaplan, an Internet entrepreneur who founded AdBrite and several other start-up companies, will give the convocation speech for the School of Information Studies in… Read more »
School introduces 3rd MOOC to celebrate online education
To celebrate 20 years of innovation in online education, the School of Information Studies will offer its third massive open online course as well as… Read more »
Retreat to encourage female involvement in technology
Nearly 90 female high school students will visit the School of Information Studies for an overnight retreat dedicated to encouraging a stronger female presence in… Read more »
Technology series showcases student projects with open house
Students crowded into a small, glass-walled room for an opportunity to test out Google Glass, use a Leap Motion gesture controller, see a MakerBot 3-D… Read more »
School receives largest donation from late alumna
In 2005, Estelle Wilhelm donated $500 to the School of Information Studies after receiving a Christmas card from her alma mater, and promised to send… Read more »
Website hosts Michigan ad after dean loses bet
Those still mourning the Orange’s Final Four loss to Michigan found an unpleasant surprise on the School of Information Studies’ website Monday. The iSchool’s homepage… Read more »
Graduate program receives No. 1 ranking for 2nd year
U.S. News and World Report ranked Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies’ graduate information systems program No. 1 for the second year in a row.… Read more »
Officials create partnership with university in Saudi Arabia
The influence of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies is global, now stretching all the way to the Middle East through a formal partnership with… Read more »
Game pulse: National game creating event brings SU gamers together, creating games revolving around heartbeat theme in 48 hours
Senior Michael Thal did not sleep much this past weekend. Instead, he spent hours creating music for a video game produced in less than 48… Read more »
National gaming event comes to Syracuse University's iSchool
The computer programmer for Syracuse University Library, Jeremy Morgan, is keeping this weekend open to participate in the world’s largest game creation event. “I think… Read more »
Students to pitch ideas to MLB.com employees as part of hackathon
Jake Magida will spend the next two days planning and pitching ideas to employees from MLB.com who are giving him real-world technological problems to solve.… Read more »
The great debate: iSchool professor leads students in exploring party politics through social media, interactive campaign strategizing
Candidate Carter Rhodes leaned against the wall of the Life Sciences Complex Auditorium while waiting for the final democratic primary election result. He buried his… Read more »
