Ellen Mbuqe, Author at Syracuse University Today

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The Lure of Gold and Silver in an Uncertain Economy, Expert Explains

As the dollar's safe haven status weakens amid US policy uncertainty, investors search for alternatives.

Jan. 28, 2026 | For the Media

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How to Address Declining Birth Rates

Maxwell expert says financial incentives won't solve America's birth rate decline and advocates supporting families who want children.

Jan. 27, 2026 | For the Media

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Expert Available to Discuss Arrest of Nicolás Maduro

A historian specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean, Gladys McCormick analyzes political violence, corruption and U.S.–regional relations shaping Venezuela’s crisis.

Jan. 6, 2026 | For the Media

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Expert Available: What Is a War Crime?

Syracuse law professor Cora True‑Frost offers expert insight into international humanitarian law and recent war crime allegations.

Dec. 2, 2025 | For the Media

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Legal Expert Available on Rights of Older Adults

Syracuse law professor is available to explain senior legal protections, including guardianship issues, advance directives and elder abuse prevention.

Nov. 26, 2025 | For the Media

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The Political Divides Fueling the Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown drags on, the division between political parties becomes even more apparent. Syracuse University experts are available to discuss the shutdown and the

Oct. 23, 2025 | For the Media

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Secession in the US: Could It Happen?

Many observers have grimly predicted that a divorce between red and blue America could well happen. Professor Ryan Griffiths answered a few questions about how

Oct. 2, 2025 | For the Media

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Government Shutdown, Who Will Take The Blame?

Reporters looking for experts to offer insight on the impending government shut down, political science professor Grant Reeher is available to speak with reporters. In response

Oct. 1, 2025 | For the Media

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Expert Available on NATO Planes Shooting Down Russian Drones Deep Inside Poland

Michael John Williams, associate professor at Syracuse University and expert on NATO, US foreign policy and international security, is available to speak to media on

Sept. 11, 2025 | For the Media

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Legal and Disability Rights Advocate on COVID Vaccine Restrictions

Recent changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, including HHS-imposed age and medical condition requirements, may jeopardize the ability of those who are most vulnerable to COVID

Sept. 9, 2025 | For the Media

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Q&A for “Will Work for Food,” A New Book Exploring Labor and the Food Chain

Associate professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, a food systems scholar and human geographer at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is co-author of the

Aug. 22, 2025 | For the Media

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Expert Available for New Tariffs on India

This week, the White House announced that it was doubling tariffs to 50% on imports from India, due to the country buying oil from Russia. Reporters

Aug. 8, 2025 | For the Media

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What the tariffs will mean politically

After the sweeping tariffs were unveiled on April 2 on nearly all United States trading partners, the impact on the stock market was felt immediately,

April 3, 2025 | For the Media

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Automotive Tariff Expert Available

Reporters looking experts to discuss automotive tariffs, please consider Terence Lau, Dean of the College of Law at Syracuse University. Dean Lau began his career in the

March 10, 2025 | For the Media

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Syracuse University Experts Available to Discuss Tariffs

For reporters looking for experts to offer insight on tariffs, please see comments from Syracuse University faculty who are available to speak with media. To

Feb. 4, 2025 | For the Media

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US Annex Greenland? SU Experts Weigh In

President Donald Trump has advocated for the United States to annex Greenland. For reporters covering this story, please consider Syracuse University experts who can offer

Jan. 21, 2025 | For the Media

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Architecture Professor Featured in Cooper Hewitt Triennial

A Syracuse University professor in the School of Architecture is a featured architect in the exhibition “Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial” at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian

Jan. 16, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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New Research: Asthma Cases and Racial Disparities

The Lerner Center presents a new research brief on asthma prevalence in the United States. Written by Ali Jones, a student at Syracuse University, and Marc

Dec. 11, 2024 | For the Media

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