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Health & Society

Facing Another Potential Ebola Epidemic, Use of ‘Experimental’ Vaccine Doesn’t Cut It

Monday, May 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an immunization campaign to fight Ebola, where numerous cases of the disease have been confirmed. According to reports, the experimental vaccine is not yet licensed but was effective in treatments…

Campus & Community

Enshrined in Language

Thursday, May 17, 2018, By Rob Enslin

When the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL) bestowed the annual Gerlinde Ulm Sanford Award on Erma Martin in April, it marked the first time the coveted prize went to a non-academic. Which is just fine with Gail Bulman G’96, the award’s founder….

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes’ Success Reflected in NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Each program at Syracuse surpassed the minimum standard of 930 (a perfect score is 1,000) and, in combining the program numbers, the University earned the highest four-year average since tracking the APR began.

Veterans

Falk College, REU Program Host Discussion Series for PTSD Awareness Month in June

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, By Michele Barrett

To educate the local community about issues related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Falk College is offering a discussion series during the month of June, which is designated as National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can…

Media, Law & Policy

Falk Sports Law Professor Comments on SCOTUS Decision to Allow Sports Bets

Monday, May 14, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

In a 6-3 vote on May 14, the Supreme Court ruled that a 25-year-old law that made sports betting illegal was unconstitutional. John T. Wolohan is a professor of Sports Law in the David B. Falk College of Sport and…

Campus & Community

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 Commencement Address

Sunday, May 13, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G ’72 delivers the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Sunday at the dome. The following is a video and transcript of her inspiring message to the grads.

Campus & Community

On My Own Time Exhibit Open through May 16

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to view and enjoy their colleagues’ creative works of paintings, photos, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and other creations in the On My Own Time exhibition in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel. The exhibit…

Campus & Community

WAER News, Sports & Online Efforts Draw 10 Syracuse Press Awards

Wednesday, May 9, 2018, By News Staff

WAER’s “City Limits: A Poverty Project” was recognized for two awards at the Syracuse Press Club awards announced this past weekend. The website, citylimitsproject.org took top honors for the online journalism news website category. The panel discussion on “Poverty and…

Campus & Community

It’s Time for Seniors to Celebrate

Wednesday, May 9, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Graduating seniors are gearing up for the end-of-year bash: Senior Celebration 2018. On Thursday, May 10, graduating seniors are invited to pack the War Memorial in downtown Syracuse to join together and celebrate their time at Syracuse University. Each year,…

Campus & Community

April 25 Campus Conversation Recap

Wednesday, May 9, 2018, By News Staff

On Wednesday, April 25, Syracuse University, in partnership with students and student leaders, hosted a Campus Conversation. The event, which was held in Hendricks Chapel, featured a candid conversation about confronting and combating bigotry, intolerance and ignorance in our community….