WISE Women’s Business Center celebrates 10th anniversary
The WISE Women’s Business Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Over the last decade it has helped more than 8,000 clients who have made more than $47 billion. Read more »
Schools and Colleges
Whitman receives Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at the Martin J. Whitman School of Syracuse University has received the Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Read more »
Joint Newhouse and iSchool program explores political opinions on social media
Syracuse University's School of Information Studies and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications have organized the Share of Voice Project. Read more »
College of Law Dean Craig Boise described as the 'most interesting man in the world'
Craig Boise went down a nontraditional path to get to his position as dean of Syracuse University's College of Law last July. Boise is a former SWAT team member, has studied classical piano and has served as a corporate international tax law guru. Read more »
Former Philadelphia mayor speaks about Athenian Oath, public service at Maxwell School
Mayor Michael Nutter spoke about the Athenian Oath and his career as a public servant at Maxwell’s Tanner Lecture Series. Read more »
Ceremony recognizes students of color starting their first year at Syracuse University
The WellsLink Leadership Program is an academic and leadership program for students of color starting their first year at a university. Read more »
Falk College announces Certificate of Advanced Studies in child therapy program
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics has announced a Certificate of Advanced Studies in child therapy for master’s level students or licensed and certified professionals. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces new members of Campus Framework Advisory Group
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Campus Framework Advisory Group as the planning moves on to its next phase. Read more »
School of Education professors awarded grant to examine teacher education simulations
Ben Dotger, professor of teaching and leadership, and Sharon Dotger, associate professor of science education, are the two professors who received the grant. Read more »
Syracuse University architects design ‘concrete island’ to protect Colombian shoreline
The project utilizes light concrete, allowing tiles to float on water. The tiles are linked together to create the island, which acts as a buffer to lessen the effects of flooding and erosion. Read more »
Officials hold panel about Syracuse University's accreditation process
The Syracuse University Steering Committee held two information sessions on the reaccreditation process at Syracuse University on Friday. Read more »
Panelists visit Newhouse School to discuss Syrian conflict
Panelists discuss the Syrian conflict in a daly-long presentation at the S.I.Newhouse School of Public Communications on Thursday. Read more »
Syracuse University iSchool professor uses artificial intelligence in NSF grant process
The grant provided to an iSchool assistant professor is allocated for improving grant reviewing and strengthening scientific innovation through linking funding and scholarly literature. Read more »
Former Whitman dean Ken Kavajecz pleads not guilty to prostitution charge
Former Martin J. Whitman School of Management dean Kenneth Kavajecz pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of patronizing a prostitute in Salina Town Court Thursday. Read more »
Former Whitman dean to appear in court Thursday
Former Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management Dean Kenneth Kavajecz is scheduled to make a court appearance Thursday. Read more »
Why some in the Maxwell School are frustrated over process of dean's appointment
Many in the Maxwell community say David Van Slyke's appointment as dean lacked both the consultation of faculty and clear communication about the terms of his appointment. Read more »
Award-winning economist gives insight into consumer behavior
Award-winning economist George Akerlof spoke about phishing business practices in the United States in a lecture Wednesday evening. Read more »
ProPublica reporter critiques media's election coverage during lecture at Syracuse University
Alec MacGillis, a reporter who won the 2016 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting, spoke Tuesday night at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He critiqued the media's coverage of the election. Read more »
SU architecture alumna reflects on 30 years of experience in field
Class of 1987 SU alumna Annabelle Selldorf discussed her work in architecture over the last thirty years in a lecture in Slocum Auditorium. She said her work is largely simplistic, but allows people to experience the space. Read more »
Team of iSchool graduate students receives gold award in the National Cyber Analyst Challenge
Syracuse University's Information Security Club received the gold award in Phase I of the National Cyber Analyst Challenge. Read more »
Whitman’s entrepreneurship program ranked No.1 in the nation for veterans
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises program ranked No.1 in the nation for veterans and No. 2 overall by College Factual, a rankings website. Read more »
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 »
Former Whitman dean Kenneth Kavajecz reportedly agreed to pay undercover police officer $80 for sex
Kavajecz, 51, then-dean of Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management, allegedly paid $80 for sex to the undercover officer around 8 p.m. on March 9 at the Candlewood Suites on South Bay Road, per Syracuse.com. Read more »
Advertising mogul Richard Kirshenbaum recounts life experiences in lecture
Advertising mogul Richard Kirshenbaum returned to Syracuse University to speak about his life after college. He used small stories to recount the lessons that helped him to succeed in the communications and business industries. Read more »
