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Campus & Community

Meet Gretchen Ritter: 7 Questions to Get to Know Syracuse University’s New Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Gretchen Ritter was named vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer in June 2021 after a competitive global search. As she begins her tenure at Syracuse University, we asked her a few questions to help the community get to know…

Media Tip Sheets

How to stop misinformation on social media

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been studying social media before it was called social media. Five years ago, she laid out a simple three-point plan to help stem the tide of misinformation on Facebook. Today, those three recommendations remain…

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The heart of the wine world welcomes Sotheby’s

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

The capital of the wine world will finally have a spot on the docket at one of the most luxurious international auction houses. Last week, Sotheby’s announced that it will begin hosting regular wine and spirit auctions in France. The…

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Huntington Beach Oil Spill – Reputation Management and Environment Will Need Cleaning Up

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University professors Erika Schneider and Linda Ivany provide thoughtful commentary on the oil spill impacting the coast of Orange County, California. Both are available for interviews and additional questions as this story evolves. Erika Schneider is a public relations…

STEM

Biology Major Gains Hands-On Experience With Endangered Animals in Costa Rica

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

From an early age, Leonardo Rivera ’22 had a fondness for animals and wildlife conservation. Growing up in tropical Puerto Rico, the biology major on a pre-veterinary track remembers investigating the habits of hermit crabs in the sand, watching as…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Expands Access to Food Pantry

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By News Staff

In an effort to make food resources more accessible to all students, Hendricks Chapel recently moved and expanded its food pantry. The pantry moved from a smaller room in the southeast stairwell to Room 004C, which is located on the…

Media Tip Sheets

“Holiday Shopping Season in Peril” says Supply Chain Expert, as Backup of Container Ships Continues

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University Professor of Supply Chain Management Pat Penfield offers thoughts and insight on the consumer impact of shipping delays.  Professor Penfield has been interviewed by national print and broadcast outlets and is available for interview on this topic by…

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Why COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Are Lower in Rural Areas of the U.S.

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Lily Datz

A combination of higher Trump vote share and lower educational attainment help explain the lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural areas of the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of Rural Health. The researchers conclude…

Veterans

Applications Open for OVMA Student Veteran Undergraduate Award

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Student Veteran Undergraduate Internship Award is open for applications from Oct. 1 to May 31. This award provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to undergraduate student veterans who are attending Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Does Your Program Involve Minors? Register Now!

Friday, October 1, 2021, By Jennifer DeMarchi

As the Syracuse University community welcomes guests back to campus for the 2021-22 academic year, the Office of Institutional Risk Management is reminding community members to register their programs involving minors under the age of 18 who are not matriculated…