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It’s alive! Research reveals fog may be a habitat for bacteria that clean the air

For decades, Susquehanna University’s Derek Straub has studied what is suspended in fog — the…

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Professor to present at Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry conference

Other presenters include academics, researchers and Nobel laureate Geneive Henry, Charles B. Degenstein Professor of Chemistry…

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Professor collaborates with Deloitte, Center for Audit Quality

Andrew Felo, professor of accounting at Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business, collaborated with…

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Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising

Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 168th Commencement. Awards were…

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Persons earns national award for student mentorship

Matthew Persons, Charles B. Degenstein Professor of Biology at Susquehanna University, has been selected by…

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Science, business schools recognize faculty excellence

Faculty members from Susquehanna University’s School of Natural & Social Sciences and Sigmund Weis School…

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Giving voice to the silenced histories of slavery

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, approximately 12.5 million African people were enslaved, forced onto…

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Award-winning research reframes Venezuela’s War of Independence from the ground up

Ana Vergara Sierra, assistant professor of Latin American history at Susquehanna University, was awarded the…

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Finley named president of Economics and Business History Society

Theresa Finley, department head and associate professor of economics at Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School…

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Love and the brain: A Q&A with Erin Alexander, Professor of Biology

Falling in love isn’t just about chemistry — it is chemistry. The brain lights up with dopamine-fueled…

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Using abstract mathematics to solve real-world problems

Steven Scheirer, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science at Susquehanna University, and Alessia Revelli…

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Professor’s memoir honored among NPR’s ‘Books We Love’

Unpacking My Father’s Bookstore was listed among NPR’s 2025 Books We Love in the biography…

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Polwitoon appointed to role within CFA Institute

Associate Professor of Finance Sirapat Polwitoon was recently appointed as a consultant to the Chartered…

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Chemistry professor receives national educator award

Susquehanna University Charles B. Degenstein Professor of Chemistry Geneive Henry has been awarded the Henry…

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Musical ensembles invited to perform at professional conferences

Two of Susquehanna University’s musical ensembles have been invited to travel north this winter to…

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Professor awarded grant from Getty Foundation

Ahmed Lachhab, co-department head and associate professor of earth & environmental sciences at Susquehanna University,…

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Professor leads archiving workshop in Sierra Leone

Mégane Coulon, assistant professor of African history at Susquehanna University, recently led a two-day workshop…

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Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising

Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 167th Commencement. Awards were…

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Ciao, Orvieto Musica!

Julia Dudek ’26 was introduced to Orvieto by her Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity sisters and other music…

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Lecture to explore mysteries of amnesia

The event is free and open to the public. Briggs’ lecture explores retrograde amnesia, which occurs…

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Accounting professor earns national appointments

Andrew Felo, associate professor of accounting at Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business, was…

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Business school earns reaccreditation

Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business has been reaccredited by the International Association to Advance Collegiate…

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New study explores link between masculinity and political ambition

New research from Susquehanna University’s Rolfe Peterson, associate professor of political science, takes a closer look at…

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New SU-developed app makes water quality testing easy — and free

Testing the quality of your water just got easier and less expensive thanks to a…

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Onafowora named among top Black economists in nation, leader in PA

Olu Onafowora, department head and professor of economics at Susquehanna University, is named among the…

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Levinsky wins international awards for third CD release

Susquehanna University’s Gail Levinsky, professor of music, won two international music awards for her recently…

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Susquehanna University team selected for AI institute

Susquehanna University is among the 124 higher education institutions selected by the American Association of…

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Research seeks to right American record on lynching

Did you know that one of the most abhorrent lynchings in U.S. history — that…

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Shedding the light on mixoplankton

In any body of water, millions of tiny organisms float around, casually playing a critical…

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Could spiders solve the spotted lanternfly problem?

Students at Susquehanna University are collecting hundreds of spotted lanternflies and spiders to determine if…

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Orchestra director selected for competitive conducting workshop with Cleveland Pops

Zachary Levi, assistant professor of music and orchestra director at Susquehanna University, was one of…

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Professor publishes textbook The Physics of Sound and Music

Susquehanna University Professor of Physics Samya Zain has published her third textbook, The Physics of…

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Graphic design professor’s work displayed in national juried exhibition

Amanda Lenig ’07, department head of art and design and associate professor of graphic design in…

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Marketing literacy: How do shoppers react when they detect deception?

We are surrounded by marketing every day. Facebook ads and promotional texts are the…

A man in a tuxedo conducts music with a baton, gesturing expressively with one hand in a softly lit concert hall.
Hinton presents model for the performance of African American music at predominantly white institutions

Understanding music within its cultural and historical context is crucial for both performers and audiences…

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Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising

Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 166th commencement. …

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial statue stands tall behind blooming cherry blossom trees, with pale pink flowers in the foreground and green trees in the background.
Exploring MLK’s true beliefs on nonviolence

Jeffrey Mann, professor of religious studiesThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is widely recognized as…

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Geneive Henry honored as 2024 CUR Fellow

Geneive Henry, Charles B. Degenstein professor of chemistry at Susquehanna University, is the first to…

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Art & design professor awarded fellowship to enhance teaching methods

James Henderson, assistant professor of art & design at Susquehanna University, was recently awarded a…

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Turn your eyes to the sky

Jennifer Carter, assistant professor of physicsAstronomers and spectators alike are preparing their telescopes and protective…

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Spanish students build language bridge translating Norwegian fairytale

Mirta Suquet, assistant professor of Spanish studiesThree Billy Goats Gruff is a 19th century Norwegian…

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Lopez named Wilson Center public policy fellow

Andrea Lopez, associate professor of political science at Susquehanna University, has been named a public…

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Leap day: A Q&A with Jennifer Carter, Assistant Professor of Physics

2024 is a leap year and more specifically, Feb. 29 is leap day, the day…

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Clark named to position with College Board’s Advanced Placement program

The College Board has appointed Susquehanna University’s Nick Clark, department head and professor of political…

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Year in Review: Our favorite things from 2023

A historic, record-breaking capital campaign, compelling faculty-student research, a world-renowned classical musician performed on campus…

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Professor wins prestigious Pushcart Prize

Matthew Neill Null, assistant professor of creative writing at Susquehanna University, was awarded the prestigious…

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Faculty musicians to debut compositions at international showcase

Gail Levinsky, professor of music at Susquehanna University, and her trio have been invited to…

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Dam good engineering! Beaver dams the blueprint for conservation

Susquehanna University is looking to the animal kingdom for innovative solutions to stream management —…

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Studying the impacts of eating ‘just one more chip’

The drawers of Stephen Robertson’s office are stuffed with goodies most would find appealing: cookies,…

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Unlocking the power of light: Inside Susquehanna’s laser research suite

When dozens of ginkgo trees were planted on Susquehanna’s campus nearly 100 years ago, it…

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Susquehanna awarded $200k grant from the National Science Foundation

Funding will expand research collaborations across the region Susquehanna University has been awarded a…

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Won’t you be my neighbor?

New research from Susquehanna University’s Nick D. Ungson and his Social Identity and Group Processes…

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Susquehanna awarded $3 million climate change research grant

Susquehanna University is one of several recipients of a $3 million National Science Foundation grant…

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Research uncovers legacy, prompts renaming a subset of Susquehanna River islands

No matter the passage of time, man’s imprint on the environment is difficult to erase,…

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Students study confluence of art and activism

If art is meant to evoke, then art activism has the potential to change the…

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Susquehanna hosts Landmark Research Symposium

Susquehanna University hosted more than 100 students at the 14th annual Landmark Research Symposium on…

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You scratch my back…

Research uncovers the role jitneys played in rum running Professor of History Ed Slavishak…

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University Choir a finalist for American Prize

Amy Voorhees, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Susquehanna UniversitySusquehanna’s University…

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Faculty Win Awards for Scholarship, Teaching, Advising

SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for teaching, research and advising at the university’s…

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Climbing temperatures adversely impact brook trout

Recent research from Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Institute finds that water temperatures affect certain behaviors…

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Violin Professor Premieres Piece in Washington

Jennifer Sacher Wiley, associate professor of music at Susquehanna University, had her composition, Hanukkah Medley,…

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Research Launches Into Deep Space

When Jennifer Carter was a child, the first thing she wanted to be when she…

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Blough-Weis Library Creates Spaces for Neurodiverse Students

Every student deserves a place where they can comfortably study. Last semester, Blough-Weis Library staff…

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Professor Honored for Award-Winning Urinetown Set

Caleb Stroman, assistant professor of theatre, won a Peggy Ezekiel Award for Outstanding Achievement in…

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Professor Tracks History Through Earth’s ‘Rock Record’

This is the fifth story in our series on Women in STEM. Jennifer Elick was always…

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Professor sees self in first-generation students

This is the fourth story in our series on Women in STEM. "The best part of…

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Salt: Good for Roads, Bad for Ecosystems?

Though central Pennsylvania has yet to feel the full force of a northeastern winter this…

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Chemist Mentors Students in Research, Ethics

This is the third story in our series on Women in STEM. When Geneive Henry joined…

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A New Way to Restore Ancient Roman Mosaics

Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Uses the Tools of His Trade at Moroccan Ruins As…

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Mathematician Nurtures Belonging, Community Among Students

This is the second story in our series on Women in STEM. As a child, Alathea…

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Research Determines Potency of ‘Green’ Nanoparticles Against Cancer, Inflammation

Gold nanoparticles have been the subject of scientific research for many years, particularly for their…

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French Studies Alumni Return to Campus With Their Own Students

More than 100 high school students gathered at Susquehanna University for Journée de la Francophonie,…

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Biology professors pave way for Women in STEM

This is the first story in our series on Women in STEM. Peggy Peeler leads Women…

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Research Supports Geography Plays Role in Stolen Election Belief

Research from Susquehanna University’s Department of Political Science takes a closer look at opinions surrounding…

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New Research Seeks To Predict Impact of Fracking on Streams

New research published in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal Microbiology Spectrum identifies the importance…

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Mentorship Leads to Positive Chain Reaction

This summer, three students examined baker’s yeast to determine the function and role of a…

Two people work together on an electronics project; one, in a lab coat, uses a soldering iron while the other watches closely, both focused on a circuit board on the workbench. Tools and equipment are visible around them.
Catching Rays, Particle Physics Style

While awaiting the delivery of the physics components that were delayed due to supply shortages,…

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SU’s Slavishak Uncovers Actor Zachary Quinto’s Preordained Rise to Fame on NBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

Ed Slavishak, professor of history, appeared on the Emmy Award–winning NBC program Who Do You…

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Physics, Psychology Cross Circuits in the Lab

Gwen Conley ’23 and Hannah Needham ’23 entered the Susquehanna Valley Undergraduate Research Symposium on…

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Students Study How Cars and Booze Mixed in the Early 20th Century

Advances in technology open a variety of doors to innovation — some good, some bad….

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Faculty Awards, Valedictorian, Outstanding Seniors Announced

Susquehanna University announced awards for valedictorian and outstanding seniors in the Class of 2022, as…

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Centralia a ‘Hot Bed’ for Microbial Discovery

The mine fire already had been burning for 40 years underneath the ground where Tammy…

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English Professor Publishes Textbook on Environmental Humanities

Drew Hubbell, associate professor of English at Susquehanna, recently published the textbook Introduction to the…

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Study Highlights Live Stake Planting Success

Trees Planted To Reduce Erosion, Stabilize Streambank Silky dogwood, buttonbush and elderberry were the most successful…

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Research Looks Into Ways to Gauge, Curb Impact of Pharmaceuticals in Waterways

Armed with 19 years of industry experience in pharmaceuticals, Lou Ann Tom, associate professor of…

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Essay Collection a Finalist for Lambda Literary Award

Hasanthika Sirisena, assistant professor of English and creative writing at Susquehanna University, has been named…

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National Identity Predicts Support for Gov’t Covid Measures

Identification with one’s nation predicts greater engagement with public health behaviors, such as masking and…

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Theatre Professor Wins Awards for SU Production

Caleb Stroman, assistant professor of theatre and lighting and scenic designer at Susquehanna University, recently…

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Book Explores Study Abroad vs. Tourism

John Bodinger de Uriarte, professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of Sociology &…

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Physics Professor Publishes Second Textbook

Samya Zain, professor of physics at Susquehanna University, has published her second physics textbook Thermodynamics…

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Chemistry Research Builds Confidence, Leads to Self-Assurance

While many of her classmates returned home for the summer, Olivia Basile ’24 remained on…

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Bio Major Researches Salamanders

Biology major Kody Streeter ’21 is spending her summer researching the red-backed salamander, a very…

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Faculty Awards, Valedictorian, Outstanding Seniors Announced

Susquehanna University has announced awards for valedictorian and outstanding seniors in the Class of 2020,…

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Laurence Roth Named to Fellowship at UPenn

Laurence Roth, professor and co-chair of Susquehanna University’s Department of English and Creative Writing, has…

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Chemistry Professor Earns National Honor

Geneive Henry, professor and chair of Susquehanna University’s Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the…

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When Death was Women’s Work

Karol Weaver, professor of history at Susquehanna, has always been interested in the ways in…

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Fog Lifts the Curtain on Air Quality

Although it might be a nuisance to drive through, fog, as it turns out, can…

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Zain First Pakistani Woman to Author a Physics e-Textbook

With the publication of “Techniques of Classical Mechanics: From Lagrangian to Newtonian mechanics,” Susquehanna University’s…

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Research Finds the Male, Female Brains Respond Differently to Alcohol

Erin Rhinehart, professor of biologyResearch from Erin Rhinehart, professor of biology at Susquehanna University, finds…

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Rousu Research Earns Washington Post Albie Award

Matthew Rousu, dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, recently received a Washington Post…

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A Century Later, Suffrage Plays Still Relevant

Equal pay. Sexual harassment. Education. These aren’t just the issues that have highlighted nearly every…

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