MacEwan University in Canada is investing in the arts
A new $181 million arts center and “untraditional” record label signify a dedication to the arts while Trump pulls away from them. Read more »
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UNC senior shows school pride, raises awareness for eating disorders using glitter
UNC Senior Alexandra Koszeghy uses glitter to cheer on her school’s football team and raise awareness for eating disorders. Read more »
This student spiced up his dating game with a dating resume
Joe Adams, a student at Michigan State University, created a dating resume that quickly went viral. Read more »
Clemson doctoral student completed dissertation in the form of a rap album
A doctoral student at Clemson University challenged the boundaries of what an academic dissertation can be with his dissertation in the form of a 34-track rap album. Read more »
The University of Michigan is offering a new class on fake news and fact-checking
The University of Michigan Library has collaborated with UM's College of Literature, Science and the Arts to create the one-credit class, "Fake News, Lies, and Propaganda: How to Sort Fact from Fiction," which will be available this fall. Read more »
Philadelphia University students, inspired by Grand Canyon painting, create kinetic machine
Three freshmen from Philadelphia University picked a painting from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and, using it as an inspiration, created a machine using artist and innovator Leonardo da Vinci's principles. Read more »
Team of Arizona State University students work to improve access to clean drinking water in underdeveloped countries
The 33 Buckets team install small, customizable water filters in communities and areas with a lack of access to clean water. Read more »
Students at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor have access to 7,000 video games that span decades
A University of Michigan at Ann Arbor professor holds a course in the university’s Computer and Video Game Archive. Read more »
USC student wants everyone to know 'We Gon' Be Alright'
Jane Li created and sold a sticker promoting positivity to benefit Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Read more »
CNY Vision offers alternative option to a standard news outlet
Central New York Vision covers local and regional news relevant to the black community in the city of Syracuse. The paper is published on a weekly basis. Read more »
Why do people take selfies? These researchers are trying to find out
Three professors at Central Michigan University looked at the reasons behind selfie-taking with a new study. Read more »
Armstrong State University offering course on hip-hop group OutKast
A new class at Armstrong State University will utilize OutKast and other Southern hip-hop artists to explore the impact of the genre and region on the evolution of African-American literature. Read more »
Outer structure of Destiny USA hotel complete; construction moves to interior
The hotel, Embassy Suites By Hilton Syracuse-Destiny USA, will open in fall 2017 with 209 rooms in addition to an on-site restaurant and pool. Read more »
Syracuse City School District receives $1.2 million funding for pre-K programs
Twenty-five districts in New York state were awarded $10.4 million in total to fund quality pre-Kindergarten programs. Read more »
Abandoned gas station to be turned into residential and retail property
The Syracuse Common Council reviewed a number of property proposals at its meeting on Monday. Read more »
GSO discusses conference bid, collaboration with law enforcement
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students Conference Bid and free speech policies were among the long-standing issues discussed at Wednesday's meeting of the Graduate Student Organization. Read more »
Childhood literacy program started by Dolly Parton receives $50,000 grant in Onondaga County
Imagination Library, a national literacy program that sends a free book to young children recently recieved $50,000 in funding. Read more »
Jamesville-DeWitt Capital project includes large scale renovations on school buildings
Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District approved a comprehensive capital project aimed at improving the facilities of district buildings last Tuesday. The project is estimated to have a cost of $12.1 million dollars. Read more »
Amendment to GSO constitution presented at meeting
At the Graduate Student Organization's Wednesday meeting, an offer to make an amendment to GSO's constitution was voted on and a bid to host the next NAGPS National Conference was presented. Read more »
Lockheed Martin plant in Syracuse awarded contract from the US Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin’s plant in suburban Syracuse an initial $148.9 million dollar contract for electronic warfare defenses for its ships. The contract was awarded for the production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2. 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 »
Foundlings magazine brings art and politics together
Politics and Prose, a biannual print political magazine, will host poetry readings across New York before the presidential debates air on national TV. Read more »
Syracuse poverty rate remains among highest in the nation
Syracuse is the 29th poorest city in the United States, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau data released. Read more »
All-inclusive feminist festival brings people together
LadyFest, an annual intersectional feminist festival, will take place this Saturday, celebrating women and people of marginalized identities. Read more »
