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Syracuse University researchers awarded grant to find cybersecurity threats in smart electrical grids

A four-person Syracuse University research team was awarded a $344,184 National Science Foundation grant for the study of the potential creation of cybersecurity threats with the modernization of electric power grids. Read More »

November 28, 2016 at 12:26 am


In year since Paris attacks, SU Abroad has worked to improve security for students

Syracuse University Abroad is currently testing a new two-way international emergency notification system similar to the Orange Alert used on campus in Syracuse. Read More »

November 14, 2016 at 1:56 am


Colleen Deacon casts her vote in 2016 election after months-long campaign for Congress

Democratic candidate Colleen Deacon cast her vote in the 2016 election on Tuesday morning after campaigning for New York state's 24th Congressional District over the past 13 months. Read More »

November 8, 2016 at 10:37 am



Colleen Deacon campaigns with prominent state, local politicians ahead of Election Day

Democrat Colleen Deacon, an Syracuse University alumna running against Rep. John Katko in New York state's 24th Congressional District race, spoke with other prominent politicians about the upcoming election at a Syracuse rally on Friday. Read More »

November 5, 2016 at 10:51 am


How the Onondaga County Board of Elections works to minimize voter fraud

As the Election Day is getting closer, the Onondaga County Board of Elections is preparing for any issues as a result of self-monitoring polls by supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Read More »

November 2, 2016 at 9:59 pm


Congressional candidates discount Donald Trump’s voter fraud claims

New York's 24th Congressional District candidates John Katko and Colleen Deacon said the election will be fair and just. Read More »

November 2, 2016 at 9:13 pm


Gallery: Rose Laying Ceremony honors victims of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing

The Rose Laying Ceremony is one of the last events of Remembrance Week. Read More »

October 28, 2016 at 4:30 pm


Panelists discuss the impacts of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing and 9/11 on contemporary America

“Doing Memory, Doing Justice” panel talks about the impacts of Pan Am Flight 103 and Sept. 11 attacks have had on Monday night as part of Remembrance Week 2016. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 12:59 am



Colleen Deacon discusses local and regional issues at campaign event at Watson Theatre

New York state 24th congressional district democratic candidate Colleen Deacon speaks to students and local residents at Syracuse University’s Watson Theatre. Read More »

October 12, 2016 at 11:38 pm


Loan default rates decrease at Syracuse University while other private colleges' rates increase

The U.S. Department of Education released its three-year cohort federal student loan default report on Sept. 28 and Syracuse University's default rate decreased. Read More »

October 12, 2016 at 12:37 am


Veteran helps construct SU’s planned National Veterans Resource Complex

Syracuse University has hired Daniel MacDonald, a veteran and founder of MacDonald Land Surveying & Engineering DPC, for the construction of the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read More »

October 9, 2016 at 8:39 pm


Gallery: No. 4 Syracuse field hockey beats No. 2 Duke, 5-1

Gallery: No. 4 Syracuse field hockey beats No. 2 Duke, 5-1 Read More »

October 7, 2016 at 9:36 pm


The Harris Project founder speaks to SU students about co-occurring disorders

Stephanie Marquesano spoke before a crowd of roughly 40 SU students and regional residents, detailing what co-occurring disorders are and how the disorder classification does not receive enough attention from policymakers and rehabilitation programs. Read More »

October 3, 2016 at 12:49 am


Syracuse University student identified as homicide victim in DeWitt

A Syracuse University student has been identified as a homicide victim after being found dead in DeWitt, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. Read More »

October 2, 2016 at 12:00 am


Syracuse University students amused by 1st presidential debate

Nearly 200 people showed up at Joseph A. Strasser Commons in Eggers Hall to watch a presidential debate on Monday night. Read More »

September 27, 2016 at 1:15 am


Gallery: SU community calls for justice in response to incidents of police brutality

About 60 Syracuse University community members gathered by Hendricks Chapel to participate in a march against police brutality toward black people on Saturday afternoon. Read More »

September 24, 2016 at 6:41 pm


Author speaks to SU community about creating positive change in toxic urban settings

Shawn Ginwright, an associate professor of education in San Francisco State University’s Africana studies department, gave a presentation Thursday night primarily based on the tactics and ideas needed in urban schools and communities to successfully prevent hopelessness, social toxicity and structural violence. Read More »

September 23, 2016 at 12:41 am


SU construction update: Schine Student Center door replacement, increased accessibility to Link Hall auditorium

A presentation on Syracuse University construction projects that are nearing completion in the fall semester, despite being started over the summer, offers few updates. Read More »

September 20, 2016 at 11:37 pm


Former US ambassador gives speech on the war in Afghanistan and Islamic extremism

James Cunningham, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Israel and the United Nations, respectively, discusses the war in Afghanistan and the U.S.’s fight against radical, Islamic extremism at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read More »

September 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm


Q&A: Law professor on how 9/11 has left permanent effects on U.S. national security policy

William Snyder, a visiting assistant professor of law at Syracuse University’s College of Law, talks about how 9/11 has affected U.S. national security policy. Read More »

September 14, 2016 at 10:43 pm


Syracuse University hosts entrepreneurship event for women in Bird Library

Local, aspiring women entrepreneurs recently attended a networking and information event at Syracuse University’s Bird Library. Read More »

September 11, 2016 at 10:55 pm


Syracuse University professors awarded $937,000 grant to increase diversity in astronomy

Syracuse University physics professors will be sharing a grant with colleagues at California State University, Fullerton to promote student diversity in astronomy and astrophysics. Read More »

September 6, 2016 at 9:16 pm