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STEM

How Many Species Have Inhabited the Earth? A&S Researchers Say We May Never Know

Friday, July 23, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Ever since Swedish naturalist and explorer Carolus Linnaeus developed the uniform system for defining and naming species of organisms, known as binomial nomenclature (e.g., Homo sapiens for human beings), scientists have wondered if they will ever be able to predict the…

Media, Law & Policy

The Clio Is One of the Hardest Awards to Win; Newhouse Creative Advertising Students Just Won Five

Thursday, July 22, 2021, By News Staff

Newhouse creative advertising students took home five Clio Awards this year, the most in school history. Their wins make Newhouse among the top five most awarded schools in the world at this year’s competition. Sam Luo ’21 won a Bronze…

Health & Society

Four Syracuse Students/Alumni Named as 2021 Fulbright Recipients

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Four Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2021 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five students were also chosen as alternates. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds a range of awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and…

The Hill

Measuring Progress Through a Historical Context

Monday, July 19, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill article, “The Memo: Biden says democracies work; the US is not helping his case.” Reeher warns against…

Health & Society

Falk Researcher Discusses Impact of Olympics on Legacy of Sports Participation

Monday, July 19, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

The Tokyo Olympics will have a different vibe from other games. No fans in the stands will make for quiet venues. And what impact might that have on drawing young viewers into watching the games and participating in sports in…

The Los Angeles Times

Finding a Solution to the Current Crisis in Haiti

Sunday, July 18, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Horace Campbell, professor of political science and African American Studies in the Maxwell School, was quoted by The LA Times for the article “Who killed Haiti’s president? Plot thickens as Moise’s guards come under scrutiny” as well as in France…

STEM

Syracuse University’s First NIH S10 Grant Funds State-of-the-Art Microscope

Saturday, July 17, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

For the first time in Syracuse University’s history, a department has received a prestigious S10 Instrumentation Grant from the National Institutes of Health. The S10 program, which supports the purchase of high-tech instruments to enhance research of NIH investigators, funded…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Expands Artistic Leadership Team

Friday, July 16, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp has announced an expansion of the senior artistic staff. As of Sept. 1, veteran New York based director Melissa Crespo will become the theater’s associate artistic director. Kyle Bass, who currently holds that position,…

Media Tip Sheets

Why are we still debating the use of masks?

Thursday, July 15, 2021, By Lily Datz

Doron Dorfman, associate professor at Syracuse University College of Law, is available to speak to the media on issues surrounding laws and the use of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Professor Dorfman studies the intersections of health…

Campus & Community

COVID Update: Flu Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccination | Interim Travel Policy

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: It’s hard to believe, but in just over 40 days we will begin welcoming new and returning students to campus. While the volume and pace of our campus updates have slowed dramatically, please know…