$4 million given to SU for recruitment of minority students in STEM
The funds were given to Syracuse University by National Science Foundation to improve recruitment and retention rates of underrepresented students in STEM programs. Read more »
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Strauss: Here’s what you really need to know about the FCC rolling back consumer data rules
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains the complexities behind the Trump administration’s rollback of Obama-era internet privacy rules. Read more »
Michele Wheatly’s proposed STEM focus divides SU faculty
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly proposed to create “a university-wide STEM branding strategy” that would make SU “a leading model for contemporary STEM education." Read more »
Tech companies should do their part and agree to Cuomo’s expanded internet marketplace tax
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to further tax online retailers is the next logical step in a shifting consumer culture. Read more »
Here’s how 4 fans of upstate New York are striving to keep talent in the area
An upstate New York digital agency is rapidly improving the digital presence of upstate New York businesses to better the community and keep talent where it came from. Read more »
Job market for doctorates in economics growing despite national academia trends
Jobs requiring a doctorate in economics have increased this year, despite slow growth in the rest of doctoral fields. Read more »
Dean Emeritus and Professor retires after 28 years in Newhouse
David M. Rubin, who has served as dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications for 28 years, taught his last class Wednesday, Dec. 7. Read more »
Religious department to offer class on relationship between religion, technology
Syracuse University’s Department of Religion is offering a new course called “Digital Religion” next semester to explore how religious practices are shaped by technology and technological practices are shaped by religion. Read more »
Current cyber policy is a threat to national security, Air Force scientist says at SU lecture
Kamal Jabbour, a senior scientist for Information Assurance at the Air Force Research Laboratory, talks about the disconnect between cyberspace technology and policy. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers work to make computers faster
SU researchers recently published an article on the use of passive liquid flow to create more efficient cooling systems. These systems will make it possible to increase computer processing speeds without overheating computer chips. Read more »
Entrepreneur Bre Pettis provides his keys to success at University Lecture talk
During his lecture, Pettis covered how he became successful and the values he pursued in doing so as he attempted to inspire his audience to do the same. Read more »
Tech-savvy sophomore works to make SU a more interconnected campus
Shazif Shaikh is a web developer for Spiders— the group of students working to foster connectivity and integration on campus. Read more »
Rotten Tomatoes is unreliable when it comes to film criticism
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains how Rotten Tomatoes has ruined the freshness of film criticism with the use of its binary system and arbitrary ratings. Read more »
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head during first presidential debate
The first presidential debate held on Monday night was divided into three segments. Candidates discussed the job market, race relations and cyber-security, among other topics. Read more »
Chipotle's burrito delivery drones smell like success
Business columnist DeArbea Walker explains why Chipotle’s investment in burrito delivery smells like success in light of PR disasters. Read more »
5 tips for freshmen to stay plugged in at SU
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger offers his top five tips for freshmen and their electronics at SU. Read more »
Syracuse University professor to become first woman to win prestigious science award
The Young Scientist Prize will be awarded to Manning at its international conference on Statistical Physics July 18 through July 22 in Lyon, France. Read more »
Sarconi: 5 takeaways from an interview with EA Sports' Peter Moore
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi gives his top five takeaways on the future of the technology industry from his interview with Peter Moore, an Electronic Arts Sports executive. Read more »
Homan: This year’s technology-themed Met Gala will bring extraordinary fashion
Style columnist Jackie Homan gives you everything you need to know about the MET Gala taking place Monday, from themes to memorable outfits from years past. Read more »
SU Abroad adds courses in effort to increase number of students studying abroad
SU Abroad has added or will be adding STEM programs in Florence, Madrid and Strasbourg. Read more »
Recently appointed law school dean lays out goals in inaugural address
Craig Boise looks to innovate and keep in mind how technology is changing the law and legal education as dean of SU's law school. Read more »
University of Vermont professor researches possibility of printable solar cells
Matthew White, a professor of physics at the University of Vermont, has dedicated 12 years of scientific research to solar cells. Read more »
Horn: New York has a bright future if it continues to invest wisely in technology
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses the positive aspects of New York’s decision to invest in Soraa, a California-based manufacturer of LED lights. Read more »
Study shows black college students are more likely to pursue lower-paying majors
The study analyzed 137 detailed majors, the number of black students represented in the majors and the median earnings for black students in each major with a bachelor’s degree. Read more »
